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Airlines face disruptions after software problem found in Airbus A320 jets

2025年12月12日

Nippon

©(Takahiko Kanbara/Kyodo News 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 you feel excited when you think about traveling by airplane? Do you think a busy travel season makes trips more stressful? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen later than planned The meeting was delayed because the speaker arrived late. aircraft /AIR-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels through the air (such as a plane) The aircraft landed safely after flying through heavy rain. incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event that is unusual or unexpected The…
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Calisthenics gains momentum as experts highlight accessible, low-equipment fitness options

2025年12月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revitalize /ree-VAI-tuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to give new life, energy, or success to something The program aimed to revitalize public interest in simple fitness routines. contention /kuhn-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or opinion that is argued or stated A major contention among experts was whether calisthenics could replace weighted training. amplify /AM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to increase the strength or effect of something Influencers helped amplify the visibility of calisthenics videos. calibrated /adjective/ [KAL-uh-bray-tuhd] – carefully adjusted for a particular purpose The trainer introduced calibrated increases in intensity for advanced students. provisional /pruh-VI-zhuhn-uhl/ [adjective] – for the present…
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U.S. turkey production faces significant strain after disease outbreaks and rising costs

2025年12月11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。 Do you enjoy eating special foods during holidays? Have you ever noticed food becoming more expensive in your area? 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。 expensive /ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – costing a lot of money The new smartphone became expensive after the store raised its prices. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a thing that influences or causes a result Several factors slowed the project, including bad weather and late deliveries. weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the condition of the air outside, such as temperature, rain, or wind The cold weather reduced the…
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U.S. turkey production faces significant strain after disease outbreaks and rising costs

2025年12月11日

turkey

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What foods are important for holidays or special events in your country? What do you usually look for when you go grocery shopping? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supply /suh-PLAI/ [noun] – the amount of something that is available to use or buy The store reduced its supply of bread after fewer customers came in last week. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – an activity or special offer used to encourage people to buy a product The electronics shop used weekend promotions to attract more customers. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a situation…
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U.S. turkey production faces significant strain after disease outbreaks and rising costs

2025年12月11日

turkey

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hatchery /HACH-uh-ree/ [noun] – a place where eggs are kept warm and cared for until the young animals are born After the storm damaged the building, the hatchery reduced its production for several weeks. variability /vair-ee-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of changing or being different in amount, level, or form Farmers worried about the variability of crop prices throughout the year. wholesale /HOHL-seyl/ [adjective] – relating to the sale of goods in large amounts, usually to stores and businesses Wholesale vegetable prices increased after bad weather affected farms in the region. drought /drout/ [noun] – a…
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Tiger trafficking intensifies despite global protection efforts

2025年12月10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。 Have you ever imagined what it is like to see a tiger in the wild? Do you think people should stop buying products made from wild animals? 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。 trade /treyd/ [noun] – the buying, selling, or exchanging of goods The police stopped the illegal trade of rare birds at the airport. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become less in number, amount, or level The number of visitors to the museum dropped after the heavy storm. claw /klaw/ [noun] – the sharp nail of an…
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Tiger trafficking intensifies despite global protection efforts

2025年12月10日

tiger

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about wild animals living in forests or jungles? Why do you think some animals become endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – happening regularly and not changing quickly The city reported a steady increase in new library visitors this year. seizure /SEE-zher/ [noun] – the act of taking something by legal or official force The border team reported new seizures of smuggled electronics during inspections. advanced /ad-VANST/ [adjective] – having a higher or more developed level than others The company…
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Tiger trafficking intensifies despite global protection efforts

2025年12月10日

tiger

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many areas The influence of social media has become pervasive, shaping trends in almost every country. exploitation /ek-sploi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using something or someone unfairly for benefit A new investigation revealed the exploitation of workers in several overseas factories. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – advanced, complex, or well-developed The museum installed a sophisticated climate-control system to protect valuable paintings. irreversible /ir-i-VUR-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to change back or restore Scientists warned that the melting of major ice sheets could cause irreversible changes to global sea levels….
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