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Low-light indoor plants enhance office spaces

2025年3月6日

Indoor plants

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 taken care of a plant before? Do you think plants can make a room feel more comfortable? 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。 modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – relating to the present or recent times; not old-fashioned Many modern schools use technology to enhance student learning. employee /em-PLOI-ee/ [noun] – a person who works for a company or organization Every employee in the company received a bonus at the end of the year. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary The university requires…
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Low-light indoor plants enhance office spaces

2025年3月6日

Indoor plants

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aesthetic /es-THET-ik/ [noun] – the visual appeal or beauty of something The restaurant improved its aesthetics by adding warm lighting and stylish furniture. purification /pyoor-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of removing impurities or contaminants Water purification systems ensure that drinking water is safe and free from harmful substances. fluctuating /FLUHK-choo-ay-tuhng/ [adjective] – changing or varying irregularly over time The fluctuating weather conditions made it difficult to plan an outdoor event. necessitate /nuh-SES-i-teyt/ [verb] – to make something necessary or required The new safety regulations necessitate additional training for all employees. infrequent /in-FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – not occurring…
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Oscar nominees gather for exclusive pre-ceremony event amid wildfire disruptions

2025年3月5日

nominee

©Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camaraderie /kah-muh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of friendliness toward people with whom you work or share an experience The team’s camaraderie grew stronger after they spent weeks working on the project together. collegial /kuh-LEE-juhl/ [adjective] – relating to a friendly relationship between colleagues who share responsibility The meeting had a collegial atmosphere, with everyone freely sharing their ideas. anecdote /AN-ik-doht/ [noun] – a short, often amusing story about a real incident or person She told a funny anecdote about her first day at the new job. eclectic /ih-KLEK-tik/ [adjective] – consisting of different styles,…
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Oscars nominees gather for exclusive pre-ceremony event amid wildfire disruptions

2025年3月5日

nominee

©Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of events bring famous people together? Why do you think celebrities attend special gatherings before an award ceremony? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominee /NOM-uh-nee/ [noun] – someone who has been officially suggested for a position, honor, or award She was a nominee for the best singer award at the ceremony. reception /ri-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – a formal social event where guests are welcomed The hotel held a special reception for its new guests. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – carefully arranged or organized in a particular way The…
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Oscars nominees gather for exclusive pre-ceremony event amid wildfire disruptions

2025年3月5日

nominee

©Jordan Strauss/Invision/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 ever watched an awards show? Would you like to attend a glamorous event? 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。 prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality The school won a prestigious award for best students. agenda /uh-JEN-duh/ [noun] – a list of things to do or discuss at a meeting The teacher wrote today’s agenda on the board. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement The team won…
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Rare triple cyclone event unfolds in South Pacific amid peak storm season

2025年3月4日

News (6)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about tropical cyclones? Can you name any famous cyclones from history? What kind of damage can a tropical cyclone cause? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meteorologist /mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies weather patterns and forecasts weather conditions The meteorologist predicted heavy rain, so we brought umbrellas. historical /hi-STAWR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to events in the past The museum has historical photos of past cyclones. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun ] – the fact or frequency of something happening The occurrence of three cyclones at the same…
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Rare triple cyclone event unfolds in South Pacific amid peak storm season

2025年3月4日

News (6)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known The uncertainty about the weather made it difficult to plan the trip. attain /uh-TEYN/ [verb] – to reach or succeed in getting something She attained a high score on the exam after months of studying. torrential /taw-REN-shuhl/ [adjective] – (of rain) falling rapidly and in great amounts The outdoor event was canceled due to torrential rain and strong winds. underscore /UHN-der-skawr/ [verb] – to emphasize the importance of something The teacher underscored the importance of reviewing notes before…
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Rare triple cyclone event unfolds in South Pacific amid peak storm season

2025年3月4日

News (6)

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 experienced strong winds and heavy rain? Would you prefer to live in a place with no storms at all? 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。 cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a violent, rotating storm with strong winds and heavy rain The strong cyclone broke trees and damaged houses. conducive /kuhn-DOO-siv/ [adjective] – providing the right conditions for something to happen Quiet places are conducive to studying well. simultaneous /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening at the same time Two simultaneous concerts played different songs. maritime /MAR-i-tahym/ [adjective] – related…
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