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Scientists report success in efforts to restore red-legged frogs

2025年9月24日

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©(AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals can be found near rivers, lakes, or ponds in your country? What do you think scientists can do to help animals live safely in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pond /pond/ [noun] – a small area of water, usually smaller than a lake Ducks were seen swimming in the ponds inside the city park. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of nature, animals, and the environment A new program was created for the conservation of sea turtles on the coast. transport /trans-PAWRT/ [verb] –…
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German economy contracts 0.3% in Q2 2025 amid tariffs and weak spending

2025年9月23日

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©AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salutary /SAL-yuh-ter-ee/ [adjective] – causing improvement of behavior or character The new rules had a salutary effect on public safety. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a previous good condition after problems The city was resilient after the flood and rebuilt quickly. expedient /ik-SPEE-dee-uhnt/ [adjective] – helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally right Taking the train was the most expedient choice for the short trip. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous state because of not being safe or steady The climber was in…
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German economy contracts 0.3% in Q2 2025 amid tariffs and weak spending

2025年9月23日

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©AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “investment”? What do you think makes a place or community strong during hard times? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. absolute /AB-suh-loot/ [adjective] – very great or to the largest degree possible. The teacher had absolute control in the classroom. absorb /ab-SAWRB/ [verb] – to take something in, especially gradually. The sponge can absorb water quickly. abstract /ab-STRAKT/ [adjective] – existing as an idea, not as a material object The artist painted an abstract picture. concrete /KON-kreet/ [adjective]…
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German economy contracts 0.3% in Q2 2025 amid tariffs and weak spending

2025年9月23日

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©AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, 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 ever read news about a country’s economy going down? Do you know about factories or buildings that help the economy grow? 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。 crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good sleep is crucial for staying healthy. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan or goal The teacher made a strategic plan for the test. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important enough to be noticed The team made considerable progress this month. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective]…
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

2025年9月22日

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Would you prefer a secure, average-paying job or a risky job with very high pay? Why? Do you think pay should depend on effort, skills, or results? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something because it is large, powerful, or difficult The company faced a formidable challenge in meeting its profit goals. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Skipping meals can have a detrimental effect on health. conspicuous /kuhn-SPIK-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] –…
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

2025年9月22日

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, 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。 Do you think being a boss is a difficult job? Do you think bosses usually have more responsibility than workers? 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。 sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – a part of society or an area of activity The health sector helps many people every day. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – something that needs great effort to do Climbing the mountain was a big challenge. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – involving many parts that are difficult to understand The math problem was complex for me….
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

2025年9月22日

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very sudden and steep The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful or damaging Too much screen time can have deleterious effects on sleep. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible results of an action or decision The new law could have serious ramifications for small businesses. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – most noticeable or important The most salient point in her speech was climate change. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example or model of something The scientist’s work…
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