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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold

2024年8月10日

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©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bronze /bronz/ [noun] – a brown metal made of copper and tin The artist created a beautiful statue using bronze. intensely /in-TENS-lee/ [adverb] – extremely or strongly The researchers worked intensely on the project to meet the critical deadline. contest /kuhn-TEST/ [adjective] – to compete for something The debate was fiercely contested, with both sides presenting strong arguments. flawless /FLAW-lis/ [adjective] – perfect or without mistakes Her performance was flawless, earning her a standing ovation. epee /EP-ey/ [noun] – a type of sword used in fencing, where points are scored by hitting the opponent…
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Amazon’s Q2 profits surge to $13.5 billion

2024年8月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – extremely good or remarkable The orchestra’s performance was so impressive that it left the audience in awe, with many standing and applauding enthusiastically. discrepancy /dih-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a difference or inconsistency between two things that should be the same There was a discrepancy between the numbers on the report and the numbers on the invoice. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to go beyond or exceed in quality or amount The team managed to surpass their goal for the fundraising event by raising even more money than expected. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to cause…
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Amazon’s Q2 profits surge to $13.5 billion

2024年8月9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。 Are there common strategies companies use to increase their profits? Is it important for companies to share their profit-increase information with their employees and customers? 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。 high /hahy/ [adjective] – greater than usual or expected; elevated The mountain was so high that it reached the clouds. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money required to purchase or do something The cost of the new phone is $500. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court of law The company is…
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Amazon’s Q2 profits surge to $13.5 billion

2024年8月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some common strategies companies use to increase their profits? How important is it for companies to share their profit increase information with their employees and customers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profit /PROF-it/ [noun] – the financial gain made after subtracting expenses The bakery made a good profit this month, allowing them to buy new equipment. stock /stok/ [noun] – shares of a company that can be bought and sold She decided to buy more stock in the company after seeing its positive performance. advance /ad-VANS/ [noun] –…
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Astronauts remain stranded in space due to technical difficulties

2024年8月8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。 Could technical issues with their spacecraft cause astronauts to become stranded in space? Is it important for astronauts to stay calm during emergencies in 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。 return /ri-TURN/ [verb] – to go back to a place after being away We hope the astronauts will return to Earth soon. capsule /KAP-suhl/ [noun] – a small container or a space vehicle designed to carry people or things The astronaut entered the space capsule for the mission. last /last/ [verb] – to continue for a period of…
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Astronauts remain stranded in space due to technical difficulties

2024年8月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What could cause astronauts to become stranded in space? Why is it important for astronauts to stay calm during emergencies in space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a situation that needs to be dealt with or solved They are working hard to fix the problem with the spacecraft’s engine. engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person who designs or builds things The engineer checked the spacecraft’s systems to make sure they were working. leak /leek/ [noun] – a hole or crack through which something can escape They…
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Astronauts remain stranded in space due to technical difficulties

2024年8月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. technical difficulty /TEK-ni-kuhl DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun phrase] – a problem or issue that makes something difficult to do or operate The car had a technical difficulty, so it stopped working on the road. unforeseen /uhn-for-SEEN/ [adjective] – not expected or anticipated The rain was an unforeseen event during the outdoor party. propulsion /pruh-PUHL-shuhn/ [noun ] – the action of driving or pushing something forward The boat’s propulsion comes from its powerful engine. malfunction /mal-FUHNGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to fail to work properly The machine may malfunction if not used correctly. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – close and careful examination…
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Wildfire threatens one of California’s endangered species

2024年8月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /HAB-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives Forests and wetlands are vital habitats for many species of birds. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty The new law poses a challenge for small businesses. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization, especially a government organization Local officials are working hard to improve public transportation. migration /mahy-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of animals moving from one place to another at different times of the year The…
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