Rising housing costs drive U.S. renters toward “rent now, pay later” options
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Rising housing costs drive U.S. renters toward “rent now, pay later” options
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 think rent is expensive in many cities today? Do you think apps can help people manage their money? 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。 rent /rent/ [noun] – money paid regularly to use a house, apartment, or room The shop owner pays rent for the space every month. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use money to buy something or pay for something She tries not to spend too much money on clothes. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – the time that is coming after the present He is saving…
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Rising housing costs drive U.S. renters toward “rent now, pay later” options
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think paying in smaller amounts feels easier than paying one large amount? Why? What do you think makes money stressful for people today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unstable /uhn-STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not steady or likely to change suddenly An unstable internet connection made online meetings difficult. installment /in-STAWL-muhnt/ [noun] – a single payment made as part of a series of payments The course fee was divided into several installment payments. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who publicly supports a cause or idea Health advocates asked for…
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Rising housing costs drive U.S. renters toward “rent now, pay later” options
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to increase quickly or become more serious Travel delays may escalate if the storm continues through the weekend. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady or not changing suddenly The company focused on long-term stability instead of fast growth. strain /streyn/ [noun] – pressure or stress that makes a situation difficult Rising fuel costs caused financial strain for small businesses. incur /in-KUR/ [verb] – to experience or receive something unpleasant as a result of actions The company could incur losses if demand drops suddenly. incentivize /in-SEN-ti-vahyz/ [verb] – to encourage…
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A Doberman named Penny wins the historic 150th Westminster Dog Show
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A Doberman named Penny wins the historic 150th Westminster Dog Show
©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the most popular dog breeds in your country? Do you think a dog’s behavior depends more on its breed or how its owner treats it? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arena /uh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, used for sports or entertainment Thousands of fans arrived at the basketball arena to watch the championship game. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun] – a person or animal that takes part in an event or activity The teacher asked each participant in…
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A Doberman named Penny wins the historic 150th Westminster Dog Show
©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – respected and admired as very high quality Winning this prestigious award is a great honor for any professional dog trainer. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be similar to another person or thing The two brothers resemble each other so much that people often think they are twins. impeccably /im-PEK-uh-blee/ [adverb] – in a way that is perfect or has no mistakes The young pianist played the difficult music impeccably. delight /dih-LAHYT/ [verb] – to give someone great pleasure or joy The beautiful fireworks in the park…
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A Doberman named Penny wins the historic 150th Westminster Dog Show
©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) 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。 What is your favorite animal? Do you like watching animal competitions? 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。 represent /rep-ri-ZENT/ [verb] – to act or speak for a group, a country, or a type The different animals in the show represent many countries. well-trained /wel-TRAYND/ [adjective] – taught to behave or perform a specific task correctly through practice The young chefs were all very talented, hardworking, and well-trained. excellent /EK-suh-luhnt/ [adjective] – extremely good or of very high quality It was difficult to choose a winner because…
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James Webb Telescope Map reveals unprecedented dark matter structure across billions of years
©NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do telescopes help scientists study? What examples can be given? Why do scientists explore space? What benefits can be mentioned? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better New data helped improve space research results. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – very important or serious The project is a major step in astronomy. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions to achieve something The process involves studying light patterns. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully Scientists observe galaxies using telescopes. measure…
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James Webb Telescope Map reveals unprecedented dark matter structure across billions of years
©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。 Have you already seen a space telescope? Do people enjoy learning about space? 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。 learn /LURN/ [verb] – to get knowledge or skill Students learn about planets in school. large /LAHRJ/ [adjective] – big in size The telescope took large space photos. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something Scientists use a method to study stars. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about something carefully Experts study space every day. help /HELP/ [verb] – to make something easier New…
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