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Exhibition shows how love shaped history through letters

2026年2月8日

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©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person who manages and cares for a collection in a museum or library A curator checks each painting before it is displayed to the public. petition /puh-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – a formal written request to an authority A petition was signed to protect the old park from closing. poignant /POIN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – causing strong feelings of sadness or emotion A poignant story about family loss was shared in the news report. abdication /ab-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving up a position of power The sudden abdication surprised many…
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Exhibition shows how love shaped history through letters

2026年2月8日

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©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people like to save old photos, cards, or letters? How do people today usually share their feelings with others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exhibition /ek-suh-BISH-uhn/ [noun] – a public show of objects or works An exhibition of old photos attracted many visitors. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or easy to notice The report included a notable example of success. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect the way something happens Friends often influence choices about hobbies and sports. marriage /MAR-ij/ [noun] – the legal union…
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Exhibition shows how love shaped history through letters

2026年2月8日

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©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) 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 like reading old letters or cards? Do you enjoy visiting museums or exhibitions? 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。 reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to show something that was hidden or not known The report will reveal new information about the plan. citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who lives in a country and has rights there Each citizen must follow the laws of the country. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – the history or past information about something The teacher explained the background of the story….
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Southern Chile wildfires spread rapidly as extreme heat strains emergency response

2026年2月7日

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©AP Photo/Javier Torres 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 about wildfires before? What happens when the weather is very hot? 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。 help /HELP/ [noun] – the act of helping or supporting someone Emergency help arrived after the fire spread quickly. protection /pruh-TEK-shuhn/ [noun] – keeping someone safe Shelters gave protection to families. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm caused to something The fire caused damage to houses. rule /ROOL/ [noun] – an instruction to follow A night rule stopped travel. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a difficult situation The…
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Southern Chile wildfires spread rapidly as extreme heat strains emergency response

2026年2月7日

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©AP Photo/Javier Torres Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acute /uh-KYOOT/ [adjective] – very serious or severe The region faced an acute shortage of emergency supplies. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to planning and organization Logistical delays slowed equipment delivery. suppression /suh-PRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping or controlling something Firefighters relied on aerial suppression to slow the spread of the flames. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens Curfews served as a preventive safety measure. volatile /VOL-uh-til/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly Volatile weather patterns alarmed scientists. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then,…
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Southern Chile wildfires spread rapidly as extreme heat strains emergency response

2026年2月7日

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©AP Photo/Javier Torres Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have wildfires occurred in Chile before? Where have they happened? What weather conditions cause fires to spread faster? How do these conditions affect safety? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. support /suh-PAWRT/ [noun] – help given to someone or something Government support arrived after the declaration. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the power to manage a situation Fire control became difficult during strong winds. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry Residents shared concern about slow aid. restriction /rih-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule that limits activity A travel…
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Revival of southern greens highlights African American culinary heritage in U.S. dining scene

2026年2月6日

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©Angie Moser/Voracious 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。 Do people eat green vegetables in daily meals? Do families cook traditional food together? 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。 renewed /1. renewed /ri-NOOD// [adjective] – Meaning: Started again. Interest in greens is renewed today. learn /LURN/ [verb] – to get new knowledge People learn about food history. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to see Culture becomes visible at events. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people Cooking books are popular now. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to join or link Food helps families connect….
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