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Oil shipments continue through the Strait of Hormuz since early March, sustaining global supply

2026年4月24日

Brix-News (24)

©AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about oil transportation around the world? Why do countries need oil from other places? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. route /root/ [noun] – a way or course taken to get from one place to another The ship followed a long route across the ocean. export /EK-spawrt/ [verb] – to send goods to another country for sale The country exports oil to many nations. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the need or desire for something There is high demand for fuel in winter. supply /suh-PLAHY/…
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NASA asteroid impact test successfully alters orbital path in planetary defense breakthrough

2026年4月23日

asteroid

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. divert /dih-VURT/ [verb] – to change the direction of something Engineers aim to divert dangerous objects away from Earth. celestial /suh-LES-tee-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to objects in space Scientists study celestial bodies to understand the universe. deflection /dih-FLEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a slight change in direction A small deflection can prevent a major accident. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that keeps an object moving The spacecraft gained momentum after the collision. aftermath /AF-ter-math/ [noun] – the period after an event, especially one with results Researchers studied the aftermath of the experiment. Article Reading: Please read the…
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NASA asteroid impact test successfully alters orbital path in planetary defense breakthrough

2026年4月23日

asteroid

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 heard about asteroids? Would you like to learn more about space missions? 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。 spacecraft /SPAYS-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels in space The spacecraft traveled far from Earth. path /path/ [noun] – the way something moves or goes The asteroid changed its path. test /test/ [noun] – an action to check something The test helped scientists learn more. change /chaynj/ [verb] – to make something different The test helped change the asteroid’s path. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about…
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Beginner

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NASA asteroid impact test successfully alters orbital path in planetary defense breakthrough

2026年4月23日

asteroid

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think about space and planets? How would you feel if an asteroid came close to Earth? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – the force or action of one object hitting another The impact changed the asteroid’s path. orbit /OR-bit/ [noun] – the curved path of an object around another object The moon follows an orbit around Earth. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller or less Scientists want to reduce the risk of danger. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – small pieces left after…
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Severe storms and government shutdown disrupt hundreds of flights across the United States

2026年4月22日

Atlanta International Airport

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer traveling during busy seasons or quiet times? Why? What problems can bad weather cause when people travel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to stop something from happening The airline canceled the flight because of the storm. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – a situation when something happens later than planned There was a long delay at the airport. crowded /KROU-did/ [adjective] – full of people The airport was very crowded during the holiday. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation when there is…
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Intermediate

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Severe storms and government shutdown disrupt hundreds of flights across the United States

2026年4月22日

Atlanta International Airport

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-ruhp-shuhn/ [noun] – a problem that interrupts an activity or process Flight disruptions caused long waits at the airport. strain /streyn/ [noun] – pressure or difficulty caused by too much demand The system faced strain during the busy season. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the situation in which things come together The convergence of events created major problems. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [noun] – an official order or instruction The agency issued a mandate for safety checks. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse Conditions began to deteriorate after the storm. Article Reading: Please read…
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Severe storms and government shutdown disrupt hundreds of flights across the United States

2026年4月22日

Atlanta International Airport

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) 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 traveling by plane? Would you feel worried if your flight was late? 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。 storm /stawrm/ [noun] – bad weather with strong wind and rain or snow The storm stopped many flights. flight /flahyt/ [noun] – a trip by airplane The flight was late. line /lahyn/ [noun] – a row of people waiting The line was very long. worker /WUR-ker/ [noun] – a person who works The worker helped the passengers. early /UR-lee/ [adverb] – before the usual time…
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Beginner

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