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Fossil footprints in Australia reveal earliest evidence of land-dwelling reptile-like animal

2025年5月27日

Brix-News (7)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fossilized /FAA-suh-lized/ [adjective] – having become a fossil over a long period of time The fossilized leaf was found in a mountain cave. trackway /TRAK-wey/ [noun] – a path or trail left by the movement of an animal, especially in fossil form The trackway showed where the animal walked across the ground. supercontinent /soo-per-KON-tn-uhnt/ [noun] – a very large area of land made up of several continents joined together Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful; too valuable to measure The map is invaluable for finding the…
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Experts highlight key steps to protect jewelry investments

2025年5月26日

jewelry

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes jewelry valuable or meaningful to someone? Why do you think some people collect jewelry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decoration /dek-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – something used to make something look more attractive She added flowers as a decoration to the dinner table. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun] – something you buy or do now that will bring a benefit or profit in the future Buying a good computer can be a smart investment for students. separately /SEP-er-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not together or not…
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Intermediate

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Experts highlight key steps to protect jewelry investments

2025年5月26日

jewelry

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. educator /EJ-oo-key-ter/ [noun] – a person who teaches or is involved in education The educator gave a talk on new ways to support student learning. aesthetic /es-THET-ik/ [adjective] – related to beauty or how something looks The museum changed its layout to improve the aesthetic experience for visitors. monetary /MON-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – related to money or financial value The artist’s work had little monetary value but was emotionally important. tarnish /TAHR-nish/ [verb] – to lose shine or become dirty or discolored, especially for metal The silver spoon began to tarnish after being left out for days….
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Experts highlight key steps to protect jewelry investments

2025年5月26日

jewelry

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 seen jewelry made from different materials? Is there a usual way you know to clean jewelry? 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。 value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the amount something is worth in money or importance The painting lost its value after it was damaged in the fire. fashion /FASH-uhn/ [noun] – the popular style of clothes, jewelry, or behavior at a certain time Long skirts are back in fashion this season. type /tahyp/ [noun] – a kind or category of something There is a type of…
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Beginner

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Abundant feijoa season sparks nostalgia and debate nationwide

2025年5月25日

Feijoa (2)

©(AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay) 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 trying fruits from other countries? Do you prefer sweet or sour fruits? 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 a place The rescue team reached the mountain village before sunset. last long /last long/ [phrasal verb] – to continue for a long time without ending or being used up These flowers don’t last long without water. pick /pik/ [verb] – to take something from a plant or tree The children love to pick strawberries at the farm….
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Beginner

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Abundant feijoa season sparks nostalgia and debate nationwide

2025年5月25日

Feijoa (2)

©(AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of growing plants or crops The cultivation of rice is very important in many Asian countries. distribution /dis-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving or sharing something among people or places The company improved the distribution of books to reach more schools in rural areas. communal /kuh-MYOON-l/ [adjective] – shared by a group of people The villagers worked in a communal garden to grow vegetables for everyone. viability /vahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to work or be successful over time Scientists are testing the viability of solar…
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Abundant feijoa season sparks nostalgia and debate nationwide

2025年5月25日

Feijoa (2)

©(AP Photo/Charlotte Graham-McLay) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of a fruit that reminds you of a special season or time of year? What would you do if you had a lot of fruit growing in your yard and couldn’t eat it all? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect things, usually from different places Every weekend, families gather mushrooms in the nearby forest. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying, selling, or business activities The commercial area near the train station is always busy with shoppers. strongly /STRAWNG-lee/…
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Intermediate

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