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First wheelchair user reaches space in historic commercial flight

2026年1月18日

space mission

©(Blue Origin 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。 Have you ever watched a space or rocket video? Do you find space travel interesting? 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。 historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important in history The city held a historic meeting to change local laws. wheelchair /WEEL-chair/ [noun] – a chair with wheels used for mobility by a person who cannot walk The airport provided a wheelchair for passengers who needed mobility support. accident /AK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an unexpected event that causes harm The road was closed after a traffic accident. pilot…
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CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology

2026年1月17日

arti

©AP Photo/Abbie Parr Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is AI used in everyday technology today? Where has AI already become common? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. organized /AWR-guh-nized/ [adjective] – planned in a careful way The company followed an organized launch plan. flexible /FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to change easily Flexible devices support different user needs. priority /pry-OR-i-tee/ [noun] – something most important Safety is a priority at airports. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Practical solutions save time and money. direction /duh-REK-shuhn/ [noun] – way something is developing The project changed…
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CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology

2026年1月17日

arti

©AP Photo/Abbie Parr Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. systemic /si-STEM-ik/ [adjective] – affecting an entire system Systemic change is needed to modernize factories. convergent /kuhn-VUR-juhnt/ [adjective] – coming together from different directions Wearables show convergent trends in health and computing. calibrated /KAL-uh-bray-tid/ [adjective] – carefully adjusted for accuracy The robots follow calibrated safety protocols. proactive /pro-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – acting before problems appear Companies take proactive steps to manage aging populations. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – path of development over time The technology’s trajectory points toward automation. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. Crowds…
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CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology

2026年1月17日

arti

©AP Photo/Abbie Parr 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 heard of CES before? What machines help people today? 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。 smart /SMAHRT/ [adjective] – using technology A smart device saves time. clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand The plan is clear. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – not dangerous Airports must stay safe. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – time after now The future looks exciting. useful /YOOS-fuhl/ [adjective] – helping someone Robots are useful at airports. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation….
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks

2026年1月16日

home

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 help clean or organize your home? Do you think checking a home often can prevent problems? 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。 household /HOUS-hohld/ [noun] – a group of people living in one home Each household in the area received safety information from the city. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time or money for something Many students spend several hours a day studying online. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the worth of something Property value can change due to local development. delayed /dih-LEYD/ [adjective] – happening later…
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks

2026年1月16日

home

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when thinking about taking care of a home? Which room at home feels the most important to keep clean or organized? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. maintenance /MEYN-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – the act of keeping something in good condition Office maintenance is necessary to prevent equipment failure. inspection /in-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful check to find problems or risks A safety inspection is required before opening a new factory. fixture /FIKS-cher/ [noun] – a piece of equipment fixed in one place Lighting fixtures are checked regularly…
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks

2026年1月16日

home

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being steady and not likely to change Economic stability helps communities prepare for future challenges. residential /rez-i-DEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to places where people live Residential areas often have rules to reduce noise at night. thermostat /THUR-muh-stat/ [noun] – a device that controls temperature in a space A thermostat helps control temperature in office buildings. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop a problem before it happens Preventive health checks can reduce future medical problems. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – happening regularly and in the same way Consistent study habits…
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Adult reading for pleasure continues to decline in the digital age

2026年1月15日

reading

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – common and seen in many places or among many people Online shopping has become prevalent in many large cities. span /span/ [noun] – the length of time that something can last or be focused on The attention span of workers often changes during long meetings. lifelong /LAHYF-lawng/ [adjective] – continuing for the whole life of a person Language learning is a lifelong process for many professionals. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being upset because something is difficult or unsuccessful Traffic delays can lead to frustration during daily commuting. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/…
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