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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry

2026年4月6日

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©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What traditional items represent culture in different places? Why do tourists often buy local products when visiting a place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – something that represents an idea or quality The flag is a symbol of the country. import /IM-port/ [noun] – a product brought from another country to be sold The store sells many flower imports from overseas. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a plan or suggestion for people to consider The city discussed a proposal for a new park. demand /dih-MAND/…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry

2026年4月6日

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©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin 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 people give flowers during celebrations? Do tourists buy local gifts when traveling? 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。 tourist /TOOR-ist/ [noun] – a person who travels to a place for fun The tourist visited many beaches in Hawaii. flower /FLOU-er/ [noun] – the colorful part of a plant that grows seeds The flower in the garden smells sweet. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and traditions of a group of people Music and food are part of culture. shop /shop/ [noun] – a place…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry

2026年4月6日

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©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. garland /GAR-luhnd/ [noun] – a circle or chain of flowers or leaves used for decoration The ceremony included a garland of fresh flowers. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of growing plants for food or decoration The farm focuses on the cultivation of tropical flowers. regulation /reg-yuh-LAY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule that controls how something is done The government introduced a regulation to protect farmers. commercialization /kuh-MUR-shuh-luh-ZAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something into a product to sell Commercialization changed how traditional crafts are produced. heritage /HER-i-tij/ [noun] – the traditions,…
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Research shows mental activities may delay cognitive decline

2026年4月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – related to thinking, learning, and understanding Good sleep can improve students’ cognitive ability during exams. stimulating /STIM-yuh-ley-ting/ [adjective] – interesting and making the mind active The science museum offers many stimulating exhibits for visitors. accumulation /uh-kyoo-myuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the gradual collection or increase of something over time The accumulation of practice hours helped the athlete improve her performance. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or continuing for a long period Chronic stress can affect a student’s ability to focus in school. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem…
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Research shows mental activities may delay cognitive decline

2026年4月5日

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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 sometimes try to learn new things in your free time? Do you believe exercise can help your body and mind? 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。 memory /MEM-uh-ree/ [noun] – the ability to remember information or past events Regular practice can improve memory in students who study a new language. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – a sign that shows a person may have a disease or health problem A headache can be a symptom of stress or lack of sleep. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage activity or…
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Research shows mental activities may delay cognitive decline

2026年4月5日

old-doing puzzle

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually keep your mind active when you have free time? What kinds of hobbies help you concentrate or think more deeply? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dementia /dih-MEN-shuh/ [noun] – a medical condition that causes serious problems with memory and thinking Doctors are studying ways to prevent dementia in older adults. nerve cell /nerv sel/ [noun] – a cell in the body that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body A nerve cell sends signals that help the body move muscles. occasional /uh-KEY-zhuh-nl/…
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Offline hobbies gain popularity among young adults

2026年4月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – helpful for improving health or reducing stress Walking in nature can be a therapeutic activity after a busy week at work. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time without stopping The athlete showed constant effort during daily training before the competition. concentration /kon-suhn-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to give full attention to a task Reading a long novel requires strong concentration and patience. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the increasing progress or development of something The company gained momentum in the market after releasing a successful product. intentional /in-TEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – done…
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