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Public concern about tap water increases demand for home filters

2026年4月8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 drink tap water at home? Do you prefer cold water or room-temperature water? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at or get to a place The water will reach homes after passing through the treatment plant. pollutant /puh-LOOT-nt/ [noun] – a harmful substance that makes air, water, or land dirty or unsafe The factory released a pollutant into the river near the town. faucet /FAW-sit/ [noun] – a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe The hotel installed…
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Public concern about tap water increases demand for home filters

2026年4月8日

tap water

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of water do you usually drink at home? How do people in your home make drinking water safe? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chlorine /KLAWR-een/ [noun] – a chemical used to kill harmful bacteria in water The swimming pool uses chlorine to keep the water clean. pipe /pahyp/ [noun] – a long tube that carries water or gas from one place to another The worker repaired a pipe under the street to stop the leak. microplastic /MAHY-kroh-plas-tik/ [noun] – a very small piece of plastic that can be…
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Project Hail Mary arrives in theaters as Ryan Gosling leads new space adventure adapted from Andy Weir Novel

2026年4月7日

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©Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of stories usually happen in space movies? Why do many people enjoy films about space exploration? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task given to a person or group The team prepared carefully for the mission. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist studied the stars. spectacular /spek-TAK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – very exciting to look at or watch The fireworks show was spectacular. partner /PAHRT-ner/ [noun] – a person who works…
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Project Hail Mary arrives in theaters as Ryan Gosling leads new space adventure adapted from Andy Weir Novel

2026年4月7日

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©Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. epic /EP-ik/ [noun] – a long story or event that is very large, important, or impressive The film became a space epic that attracted global audiences. dormant /DAWR-muhnt/ [adjective] – not active or growing now but able to become active later The volcano remained dormant for many years. reluctant /rih-LUHK-tuhnt/ [adjective] – not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it The student felt reluctant to speak in front of the class. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or…
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Project Hail Mary arrives in theaters as Ryan Gosling leads new space adventure adapted from Andy Weir Novel

2026年4月7日

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©Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios 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 space movies? Do astronauts travel far from Earth? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a story shown in a theater or on television The family watched a movie together. space /speys/ [noun] – the area outside Earth where the planets and stars are Astronauts travel in space. teacher /TEE-cher/ [noun] – a person whose job is to teach students The teacher explained the science lesson. friend /frend/ [noun] – a person that someone likes and trusts…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry

2026年4月6日

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©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What traditional items represent culture in different places? Why do tourists often buy local products when visiting a place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – something that represents an idea or quality The flag is a symbol of the country. import /IM-port/ [noun] – a product brought from another country to be sold The store sells many flower imports from overseas. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a plan or suggestion for people to consider The city discussed a proposal for a new park. demand /dih-MAND/…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry

2026年4月6日

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©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin 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 people give flowers during celebrations? Do tourists buy local gifts when traveling? 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。 tourist /TOOR-ist/ [noun] – a person who travels to a place for fun The tourist visited many beaches in Hawaii. flower /FLOU-er/ [noun] – the colorful part of a plant that grows seeds The flower in the garden smells sweet. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and traditions of a group of people Music and food are part of culture. shop /shop/ [noun] – a place…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry

2026年4月6日

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©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. garland /GAR-luhnd/ [noun] – a circle or chain of flowers or leaves used for decoration The ceremony included a garland of fresh flowers. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of growing plants for food or decoration The farm focuses on the cultivation of tropical flowers. regulation /reg-yuh-LAY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule that controls how something is done The government introduced a regulation to protect farmers. commercialization /kuh-MUR-shuh-luh-ZAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something into a product to sell Commercialization changed how traditional crafts are produced. heritage /HER-i-tij/ [noun] – the traditions,…
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