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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

2026年2月1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 tourists visit famous places? Why do they travel? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – Meaning: Harm to something. The train had damage after the crash. afraid /uh-FRAYD/ [adjective] – feeling fear. Passengers felt afraid during the crash. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people Machu Picchu is a popular place. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – very necessary. Safety is important for travel. main /MAYN/ [adjective] – Meaning: Most important. The train is the main transport. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

2026年2月1日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The accident caused a significant delay in rail services. inherent /in-HEER-uhnt/ [adjective] – existing as a natural part of something Mountain travel involves inherent safety risks. vulnerability /vuhl-nuh-ruh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being easily damaged The crash exposed the vulnerability of aging rail systems. cumulative /KYOO-myuh-luh-tiv/ [adjective] – increasing by adding over time Cumulative tourism growth strained local infrastructure. imperative /im-PAIR-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Safety reviews became imperative after the crash. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and…
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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

2026年1月31日

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©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) 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 bought something online? Do you read reviews before you buy something? 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。 handmade /hand-MEYD/ [adjective] – made by hand, not by machine She bought a handmade bag from a small local shop. investigation /in-ves-ti-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful search for facts or truth The police started an investigation into the online fraud case. refund /ree-FUHND/ [noun] – money given back after a return He asked for a refund when the product did not arrive. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun]…
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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

2026年1月31日

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©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually choose an online shop you trust? What makes a website look “real” or “safe” to you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scam /skam/ [noun] – a trick to take someone’s money or personal information The police warned people about a phone scam asking for bank details. craftwork /KRAFT-wurk/ [noun] – handmade art or objects made with skill The shop sells craftwork made by local artists. legitimate /li-JIT-uh-mit/ [adjective] – real and legal The company is a legitimate business with a real office….
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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

2026年1月31日

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©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. counterfeit /KOUN-ter-fit/ [adjective] – not genuine; made to look like the real thing in order to deceive She realized the designer bag was counterfeit after the strap broke easily. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real; not fake or copied He bought an authentic painting after checking the artist’s signature. fraudulent /FRAW-juh-luhnt/ [adjective] – involving cheating or dishonesty The bank closed the account after detecting fraudulent activity. deceptive /dih-SEP-tiv/ [adjective] – causing someone to believe something that is not true The website’s layout was deceptive and hid important fees. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – advanced…
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Scientists find naturally mummified cheetah remains in Saudi Arabia

2026年1月30日

Cheetah Mummified

©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear about animals from the past, what kinds of places do you imagine they lived in? Why do you think people are interested in learning about animals that lived hundreds of years ago? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remain /ri-MEYN/ [noun] – what is left of something after it has ended or been destroyed Scientists studied the remains of an ancient tool found near the river. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something in its original condition The museum works hard…
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Scientists find naturally mummified cheetah remains in Saudi Arabia

2026年1月30日

Cheetah Mummified

©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment 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 like learning about animals from the past? Would you be interested in exploring a cave if it was safe? 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a natural hollow place in the ground or in a rock The hikers rested inside a cave during heavy rain. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not expected The town had an unusual weather pattern that surprised residents. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having little or no water or moisture The…
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