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Romantic gift-giving in Zimbabwe reflects changing economic values

2026年2月27日

money boquet

©(AP Photo/Duke Monari) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of gifts do people usually give on special days like Valentine’s Day? What makes a gift feel meaningful to you: the thought, the use, or the design? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known to many people The company used online promotion to introduce a new product. hyperinflation /hahy-per-in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – extremely fast increase in prices Hyperinflation caused food prices to rise very quickly. liquidity /li-KWID-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to use money easily for payment…
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Romantic gift-giving in Zimbabwe reflects changing economic values

2026年2月27日

money boquet

©(AP Photo/Duke Monari) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bouquet /boh-KEY/ [noun] – a group of flowers arranged together A small bouquet was placed on the table for decoration. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way A pragmatic plan helped the team finish the project early. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – a limit or restriction that makes something difficult Budget constraints affected the size of the event. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – clearly representing an idea or quality The building is emblematic of the city’s history. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – closely connected to the topic or situation Only…
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories

2026年2月26日

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©Cusack Lab via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – having a good understanding of complex ideas The new device uses sophisticated technology to track brain activity. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate The experiment produced precise measurements of brain activity. categorization /kat-i-guh-ruh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of placing things into groups The study showed early categorization in young infants. progression /pruh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – gradual development over time The scans showed progression in brain responses by nine months. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – very new and important The research is groundbreaking for infant neuroscience. Article Reading: Please read…
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories

2026年2月26日

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©Cusack Lab 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。 Have you already tried babysitting? Do babies learn about objects early? 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。 clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand or see The picture was clear and easy to see. strong /STRAWNG/ [adjective] – more powerful or effective The baby showed stronger brain activity. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – necessary or useful The study is important for doctors. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – protected from danger The babies stayed safe in the scanner. calm /Calm /KAHM// [adjective] – relaxed and not nervous The…
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories

2026年2月26日

Brix-News (6)

©Cusack Lab via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do babies recognize objects early in life? What signs show this? How do scientists study baby brain activity? Why is it difficult? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted as accurate The new method provided reliable results for the study. difference /DIF-er-uhn-siz/ [noun] – ways in which things are not the same The scans showed differences in brain activity. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult but interesting The research was challenging because babies moved often. comfortable /KUHM-fer-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – feeling relaxed…
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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) 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 read a story based on real letters? Do you think old letters should be protected carefully? 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。 digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using computer or electronic technology The school uses digital tools to share homework with students. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something as part of a group or total The tour will include a visit to the museum. separate /SEP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause people or things to be apart A wall can separate two rooms…
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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) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people keep old letters, photos, or messages from the past? If you found letters from people who lived long ago, what would you want to learn about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conflict /kuhn-FLIKT/ [noun] – a serious disagreement or fight between groups or countries The conflict between the two teams delayed the project. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of a situation or idea The survey provides insight into customer behavior. wartime /WAWR-tahym/ [adjective] – relating to a period when a…
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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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