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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe

2025年10月13日

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©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The sudden drop in temperature was alarming for the farmers. incontrovertible /in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to doubt because of being obviously true The teacher gave incontrovertible proof that the student was present in class. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every leaf on the tree. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city experienced unprecedented snowfall last winter. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect…
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe

2025年10月13日

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©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What small living things in the ocean do you know that give oxygen? What happens when the sea gets hotter than normal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – extremely dangerous Climbing the mountain without gear is perilous. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in a clear and certain way The teacher gave an unequivocal answer about the exam date. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small parts that are arranged in a complicated way The artist made an intricate design on the glass….
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized

2025年10月12日

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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever climbed a mountain? If so, which mountain did you climb? If not, would you like to try? Do you know any famous mountains in Japan? If so, which ones? If not, what is a famous place you know instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The teacher acknowledged the student’s hard work after the exam. fortitude /FAWR-ti-tood/ [noun] – courage over a long period of time, especially in…
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized

2025年10月12日

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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to accept that something is legal, true, or important The school will recognize students who win awards in science. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the marathon even with an injured leg. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a previous good condition after problems Children are often resilient and can adapt to changes at school quickly. richness /RICH-nuhs/ [noun] – when something has a lot of different qualities or details The richness of the city’s…
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized

2025年10月12日

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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae 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 climbed a mountain? Do you know any famous mountains in Japan? 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。 summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – the highest point of a mountain The hikers stood on the snowy summit. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The baby showed remarkable strength for her age. encouragement /en-KUR-ij-muhnt/ [noun] – words or actions that make someone more confident or hopeful The teacher’s encouragement helped the student try again. determination /dih-tur-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts

2025年10月11日

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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you often see buses or trains in your city? If so, which one do you use more? If not, how do people travel? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? If so, how much did they increase? If not, what do you think happens then? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important or noticeable results The teacher made a consequential decision about the final exam. mounting /MOUN-ting/ [adjective] – gradually increasing The family faced mounting bills after the…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts

2025年10月11日

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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very fast or great; happening in a sudden way The company made a precipitous decision to cut staff quickly. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example of something The teacher’s style is paradigmatic of modern education methods. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful and damaging Smoking has deleterious effects on health. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a good condition after problems The resilient system kept working during the power cut. undermine /uhn-der-MAHYN/ [verb] – to make someone or something weaker or less effective Poor…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts

2025年10月11日

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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke 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 often see buses or trains in your city? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous and needing attention The fire is a serious problem for the town. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced strongly; showing deep understanding The teacher gave a profound lesson about kindness. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a goal The army made a strategic move in the game. intense /in-TENS/…
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