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Wartime love letters reveal life and relationships during World War II

2026年2月25日

wartime love letter

©(AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical records are stored and kept safe The city keeps old maps in a public archive for researchers. correspondence /kawr-uh-SPON-duhns/ [noun] – written communication between people The company saved all email correspondence for legal reasons. segregation /seg-ri-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the separation of people into different groups, often by law or rule The law ended segregation in public transportation. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including many parts or details The report gives a comprehensive review of the safety rules. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily broken…
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License plate reader surveillance prompts legal and privacy debate

2026年2月24日

plate reader

©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is more important, safety or privacy? Why? How do you imagine roads will look in the future with new technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover or notice something that is not easy to see Sensors detect smoke early to prevent fires. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of steps used by a computer to solve a problem The app uses an algorithm to show popular videos. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks a…
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License plate reader surveillance prompts legal and privacy debate

2026年2月24日

plate reader

©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surveillance /ser-VEY-luhns/ [noun] – the act of watching or monitoring people or places The company increased surveillance to prevent theft in the building. predictive /pri-DIK-tiv/ [adjective] – able to say what may happen in the future based on information The weather app uses predictive data to show possible storms. suspicious /suh-SPISH-uhs/ [adjective] – causing doubt or concern that something may be wrong The guard noticed suspicious activity near the closed store. intrusive /in-TROO-siv/ [adjective] – entering personal space or life in an unwanted way Many people find loud phone notifications intrusive….
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License plate reader surveillance prompts legal and privacy debate

2026年2月24日

plate reader

©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, 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 seen cameras on roads or streets before? Do you believe people should know when cameras collect information? 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。 federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government of a country Federal laws apply to all states in the country. barrel /BAR-uhl/ [noun] – a large round container used to hold or cover things The workers stored tools inside a metal barrel. notice /NOH-tis/ [noun] – public information or warning given to people The school sent a notice…
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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

2026年2月23日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real and true, not copied or fake The ceremony remained authentic despite the massive audience. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [adjective] – Meaning: an impressive public event designed to attract attention. The halftime performance became a global spectacle. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing an idea or quality The wedding scene was symbolic of unity and celebration. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and precise Producers followed meticulous planning for the performance. memorable /MEM-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – worth remembering or easy to remember The performance became a memorable television moment. Article Reading: Please read the whole article….
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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

2026年2月23日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have weddings ever appeared in entertainment shows? What examples exist? Why do halftime shows attract worldwide viewers? How do performers prepare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAN/ [verb] – became larger or more detailed The event expanded into a global performance. celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special event to mark a happy occasion The wedding became a joyful celebration. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to join together or create a relationship The performance connected music and real life. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like or support something…
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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

2026年2月23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 people watch halftime shows? Do people enjoy wedding celebrations? 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。 couple /KUP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are married or in a relationship The couple smiled after the ceremony. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [noun] – a formal event with special actions The ceremony happened on stage. witness /WIT-nis/ [noun] – a person who sees an event happen The singer became a witness at the wedding. celebrate /SEL-uh-bray/ [verb] – to show happiness about an event Guests celebrate the happy news. culture /noun/ [KUHL-cher] – the…
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