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Cambridge Dictionary adds 6,000 new words in 2025 update

2025年9月17日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a new word you have learned recently, in English or your own language? How do you feel when people use new slang words that you do not know? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nonsense /NON-sens/ [noun] – words or ideas that have no meaning or make no sense The children laughed at the nonsense words in the funny storybook. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect or change the way someone thinks, behaves, or develops Teachers often influence how students choose their future jobs. database /DEY-tuh-beys/ [noun] – a…
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Osprey numbers drop as food source dwindles in bay

2025年9月16日

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©AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough 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 seen an osprey near water? Do you know any other fish that birds eat? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious. The storm caused severe damage to the small town. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed; a basic thing that you cannot live without Water is essential for life on Earth. oppose /uh-POHZ/ [verb] – to disagree with something, often by speaking or fighting against it Many people oppose…
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Osprey numbers drop as food source dwindles in bay

2025年9月16日

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©AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen an osprey or another large bird near water? If so, where did you see it? If not, what bird would you like to see? What animals in your country are important to protect? Why do you think so? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revival /ri-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – a process in which something becomes active or strong again The small town saw a revival of local markets. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be avoided It was inevitable that the…
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Osprey numbers drop as food source dwindles in bay

2025年9月16日

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©AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the existence of something. The doctor explained that the disease created an existential threat to health. prescience /PRESH-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to know or guess what will happen in the future The teacher showed prescience when she prepared extra lessons before the storm. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination of something The new law came under close scrutiny from experts. contention /kuhn-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – strong disagreement expressed in an argument There was contention between the two groups about the decision. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law for minors to proceed

2025年9月15日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel about children using social media at a young age? What are some good things children can get from using social media? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a type of system or technology that allows people to communicate, share, or access information (e.g., websites, apps, or services) Online shopping platforms have become essential for small businesses. justice /JUHS-tis/ [noun] – judge of a high court, especially the Supreme Court The justices debated the case for hours before making a ruling. reject /ri-JEKT/ [verb]…
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Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law for minors to proceed

2025年9月15日

Baby use smartphone

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 use social media every day? Do you think parents should check children’s online activities? 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。 require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary The school requires students to wear uniforms every day. user /YOO-zer/ [noun] – a person who uses a service, system, or product The app has millions of active users worldwide. block /blok/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or moving forward The court decided not to block the company’s plan to build a new factory….
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Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law for minors to proceed

2025年9月15日

Baby use smartphone

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by one person or group against another The company faced a lawsuit after customers complained about unsafe products. unconstitutional /uhn-kon-sti-TOO-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – not allowed or not in agreement with a country’s constitution Critics argued that banning certain newspapers would be unconstitutional. trafficking /TRAF-i-king/ [noun] – the act of buying, selling, or illegally moving people or goods (often refers to humans or drugs) The organization works to rescue victims of human trafficking. governance /GUHV-er-nuhns/ [noun] – the act or process of controlling, directing, or managing something…
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Antarctic krill fishing nears seasonal limit, raising climate and wildlife concerns

2025年9月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bulwark /BOOL-werk/ [noun] – a strong defense or protection Forests act as a bulwark against climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very fast or sudden The team faced a precipitous fall in sales last year. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The contentious meeting ended without a clear decision. multilateral /muhl-ti-LAT-er-uhl/ [adjective] – involving more than two groups or countries Nations signed a multilateral agreement on climate change. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to save money for emergencies. Article…
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