Monthly Archive: October 2025

Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized

2025年10月12日

Cris-News (22)

©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever climbed a mountain? Do you know any famous mountains in Japan? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – the highest point of a mountain The hikers stood on the snowy summit. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The baby showed remarkable strength for her age. encouragement /en-KUR-ij-muhnt/ [noun] – words or actions that make someone more confident or hopeful The teacher’s encouragement helped the student try again. determination /dih-tur-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts

2025年10月11日

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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you often see buses or trains in your city? If so, which one do you use more? If not, how do people travel? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? If so, how much did they increase? If not, what do you think happens then? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important or noticeable results The teacher made a consequential decision about the final exam. mounting /MOUN-ting/ [adjective] – gradually increasing The family faced mounting bills after the…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts

2025年10月11日

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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very fast or great; happening in a sudden way The company made a precipitous decision to cut staff quickly. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example of something The teacher’s style is paradigmatic of modern education methods. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful and damaging Smoking has deleterious effects on health. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a good condition after problems The resilient system kept working during the power cut. undermine /uhn-der-MAHYN/ [verb] – to make someone or something weaker or less effective Poor…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts

2025年10月11日

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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you often see buses or trains in your city? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous and needing attention The fire is a serious problem for the town. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced strongly; showing deep understanding The teacher gave a profound lesson about kindness. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a goal The army made a strategic move in the game. intense /in-TENS/…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review

2025年10月10日

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©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a model of something, or a very clear and typical example The internet changed the business paradigm for many companies. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important because of effects on the future The leader’s momentous speech inspired the entire country. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect due to being large, powerful, or difficult The team faced a formidable opponent in the final match. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something Breaking the rules had serious repercussions for…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review

2025年10月10日

Cris-News (21)

©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard of a company splitting into two smaller businesses? Do you know any food brands that are very popular worldwide? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important The city has many prominent buildings near the river. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for all living things. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people. illustrate /IL-uh-streyt/…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review

2025年10月10日

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©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of a company splitting into two smaller businesses? If so, which company did you hear about? If not, what do you imagine happens? Do you know any food brands that are very popular worldwide? If so, which ones do you know? If not, what kind of food do you think sells well? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength The town had an economic decline after the factory closed. competition…
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New research shows Mars has a solid inner core similar to Earth

2025年10月9日

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©(NASA via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Would you like to visit Mars one day? Have you ever thought about what the inside of a planet looks like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 metal /MET-l/ [noun] – a hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper The statue was made of bronze, a type of metal. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens because of an action or situation This result came from the survey the company made last year. land /land/ [verb] – to arrive on the ground after…
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