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California lawmakers scheduled to decide on food allergen bill

2025年9月25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。 Have you ever avoided a food because you thought it might be unsafe? Do you usually check what ingredients are in the food you eat? 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。 lawmaker /LAW-mey-ker/ [noun] – a person who makes or passes laws in a government The lawmakers voted on a new education policy. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or as part of it This soup contains chicken and vegetables. reaction /ree-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – a response of the body or mind to something (such as food, medicine,…
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California lawmakers scheduled to decide on food allergen bill

2025年9月25日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food do you usually eat when you go to a restaurant? How do you decide what food is safe or good for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allergen /AL-er-juhn/ [noun] – a substance that causes an allergic reaction Dust is a common allergen that makes some people sneeze. governor /GUHV-er-ner/ [noun] – a person in charge of an organization or of a particular political unit, especially a U.S. state The governor signed a new law to support public schools. update /uhp-DEYT/ [verb] – to make something…
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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) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clear and easy to recognize The teacher heard a distinct sound of laughter coming from the classroom next door. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – existing in large amounts The market had an abundant supply of fresh fruit after the harvest. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading quickly and causing harm to an area The forest was damaged by an invasive insect that killed many healthy trees. binational /bahy-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving two nations The two governments created a binational program to improve trade. herpetologist /hur-pi-TAHL-uhj-ist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies…
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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. 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 a frog in real life? Do you think climate change is dangerous for animals? 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。 disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to stop being seen or to no longer exist The wildflowers that once grew on the hillside have disappeared after years of drought. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of building or creating new things such as houses, roads, or industries Many trees were cut down because of new development for a shopping center. sign /sahyn/ [noun] –…
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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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