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Library book returned to San Antonio after 82 years

2025年9月13日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever borrowed a book from a library? If so, how long did you keep it? If not, would you like to try? Have you ever found an old book in your house? If so, what book was it? If not, what old thing did you find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. penalty /PEN-l-tee/ [noun] – a punishment for breaking a rule or law The player received a penalty for touching the ball with his hand. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance or special meaning of something The teacher explained…
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Vermont’s Dog Mountain marks 25 years of tribute to animals through art and nature

2025年9月12日

dog mountain

©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people can show love and respect for their pets? Why do you think people like to keep memories of their pets or animals they love? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a safe place or shelter The nature reserve is a sanctuary for endangered birds. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show respect or give recognition The city built a statue to honor the firefighters who saved lives during the disaster. handwritten /HAND-ri-tn/ [adjective] – written by hand rather than printed…
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Vermont’s Dog Mountain marks 25 years of tribute to animals through art and nature

2025年9月12日

dog mountain

©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. companionship /kuhm-PAN-yuhn-ship/ [noun] – the close friendship or company of another person or animal Many elderly people enjoy the companionship of their neighbors during afternoon walks. converge /kuhn-VURJ/ [verb] – to come together and meet in the same place or combine into one At the festival, music, dance, and food converge to create a joyful atmosphere. devotion /dih-VOH-shuhn/ [noun] – strong love, loyalty, or commitment to someone or something The nurse showed great devotion to caring for her patients during the crisis. pilgrimage /PIL-gruh-mij/ [noun] – a journey to a special or holy…
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Vermont’s Dog Mountain marks 25 years of tribute to animals through art and nature

2025年9月12日

dog mountain

©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) 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 been to a park that made you feel relaxed? Do you think memories of pets are important to people? 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。 hillside /HIL-sahyd/ [noun] – the sloping side of a hill The small village was built on a hillside overlooking the river. note /noht/ [noun] – a short piece of writing to give information or express feelings Students left notes on the teacher’s desk to thank her for the lesson. memory /MEM-uh-ree/ [noun] – something remembered from the past…
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Global talks on plastic pollution end without agreement

2025年9月11日

pollution

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 use plastic bags when shopping? Do you think it is easy to recycle plastic at home? 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。 disagree /dis-uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have a different opinion or not accept something The students disagreed about which project idea was the best. percent /per-SENT/ [noun] – one part in every hundred, shown by the symbol % Sales of smartphones increased by 20 percent last year. explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear by giving details or reasons The teacher explained the rules…
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Global talks on plastic pollution end without agreement

2025年9月11日

pollution

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of plastic items do you use most often in your daily life? Can you think of something you have reused many times instead of throwing it away? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision or arrangement that people accept after discussion The two companies reached an agreement to share new technology. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or growing something, especially in large amounts The factory increased production of electric cars to meet demand. oppose /uh-POHZ/ [verb] – to disagree with something…
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Global talks on plastic pollution end without agreement

2025年9月11日

pollution

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delegate /DEL-i-git/ [noun] – a person chosen or elected to represent a group, especially at a meeting or conference Delegates from different schools met to discuss a new sports competition. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being steady, secure, or not easily changed The company worked hard to keep financial stability during the economic crisis. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – a change made to improve a system, law, or organization The government introduced education reforms to improve teaching quality. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a gas or substance released into the air, often harmful to the environment…
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U.S. health experts urge consistent sleep routines ahead of new school year

2025年9月10日

Cris-News (9)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. erratic /ih-RAT-ik/ [adjective] – not regular, certain, or expected His driving became erratic after the sudden rainstorm began. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else Safety is paramount in any construction project. logistical /luh-JI-stuh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the careful organization of a complicated activity The event faced logistical problems due to bad weather. indisputable /in-di-SPYOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – true, and impossible to doubt The evidence was indisputable and proved the suspect’s guilt. steadfast /STED-fast/ [adjective] – staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly He remained steadfast in his beliefs despite…
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