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Rapid warming changes ice and wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula

2026年1月9日

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©(AP Photo/Mark Baker) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount, size, or importance The project required a substantial amount of time to complete safely. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily damaged or harmed The museum protects fragile artifacts by limiting visitor access. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be prevented Experts warned that flooding was inevitable unless stronger protection measures were put in place. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily harmed or affected by danger or problems Coastal communities are vulnerable to rising sea levels due to their low elevation. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 becomes bestselling album in U.S. history

2026年1月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – long existence or duration The album showed remarkable longevity in national sales charts. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The certification represented an unprecedented achievement. prominence /PROM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – importance or visibility The record gained prominence in U.S. music history. methodology /meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – system of methods used The RIAA updated its methodology for digital streaming. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to recover or endure The catalog remained resilient despite market changes. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. The Eagles’…
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Rapid warming changes ice and wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula

2026年1月9日

Penguin

©(AP Photo/Mark Baker) 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 living in a very cold place would be difficult? Do you think studying nature can help protect 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。 absorb /ab-ZAWRB/ [verb] – to take in or soak up something The forest can absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – the layer of gases surrounding the Earth Smoke from factories can affect the atmosphere over large cities. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a regular or repeated way something happens Scientists studied weather patterns…
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Criticism of Mexican bread leads to widespread online backlash

2026年1月8日

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©(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of bread are common in your daily life? How would you feel if someone criticized a food that is popular in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. backlash /BAK-lash/ [noun] – a strong negative reaction from people The decision led to backlash on social media after the announcement. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a recorded audio program shared online The scientist explained the study in a podcast about health. remark /rih-MARK/ [noun] – a spoken comment or statement The official’s remark caused concern during the…
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Criticism of Mexican bread leads to widespread online backlash

2026年1月8日

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©(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resurface /ree-SUR-fis/ [verb] – to appear again after being forgotten or hidden Old safety concerns resurfaced after a recent factory accident. dismissive /dis-MIS-iv/ [adjective] – showing a lack of respect or interest The manager gave a dismissive response to the employee’s suggestion. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small when compared to something else The issue gained disproportionate attention after being shared online. artisanal /AHR-tuh-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – made in a traditional or handmade way The market is known for artisanal cheese produced by local farmers. gentrification /jen-truh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process…
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The memoir Nobody’s Girl reaches one million copies worldwide

2026年1月7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 you read books about real life? Do books help people learn ideas? 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。 publish /PUB-lish/ [verb] – to make a book available The company published a new book. copy /KOP-ee/ [noun] – one book She bought one copy. public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] – relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people She listens to public opinion. discussion /di-SKUH-shuhn/ [noun] – people talking about ideas The class had a discussion. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give…
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The memoir Nobody’s Girl reaches one million copies worldwide

2026年1月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reckoning /REK-uh-ning/ [noun] – a moment of facing consequences or truth Institutions faced a public reckoning after the report. catalyst /KAT-l-ist/ [noun] – something that causes change The book became a catalyst for renewed discussion. enduring /enduring /en-DUR-ing// [adjective] – lasting for a long time The issue has enduring relevance worldwide. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – quality of being trusted The case raised questions about institutional credibility. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The memoir holds historical significance. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. A newly released memoir reached…
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