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Switzerland seeks UNESCO recognition for yodeling as intangible cultural heritage

2025年11月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – something that is easy to recognize because it is different from other things The singer’s distinctive voice made her easy to recognize on the radio. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the way that something is done or used to fit a new situation Learning new technology requires adaptation to modern ways of working. melancholic /mel-uhn-KOL-ik/ [adjective] – expressing feelings of sadness, often in a gentle or thoughtful way The movie’s melancholic music made the ending feel emotional. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – representing a particular idea, belief, or situation The flag…
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Montclair’s weekly bike bus promotes safe and sustainable school travel

2025年11月21日

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©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some good or fun ways to travel around your town? What can people do to make their daily travel safer or healthier? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way people or goods are moved from one place to another Many people in big cities use public transportation such as buses and trains. helmet /HEL-mit/ [noun] – a hard hat that protects the head while riding a bike or doing other activities All motorbike riders must wear helmets to…
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Montclair’s weekly bike bus promotes safe and sustainable school travel

2025年11月21日

New Jersey

©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivate /KUHL-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to develop or improve something through effort or care The school project aims to cultivate teamwork and responsibility among students. consciousness /KON-shuhs-nis/ [noun] – awareness or understanding of something The campaign increased public consciousness about the dangers of smoking. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who publicly supports or recommends a cause or policy Animal rights advocates continue to push for stronger protection laws. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and structures, such as roads, bridges, or power supplies, that a country or community needs…
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Montclair’s weekly bike bus promotes safe and sustainable school travel

2025年11月21日

New Jersey

©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus 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。 Do you like riding a bicycle? Do you think riding a bike is good for your health? 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。 ride /rahyd/ [noun] – a trip or journey on something like a bicycle, bus, or horse We joined a charity ride to raise money for the local hospital. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit for measuring distance (1 mile = about 1.6 kilometers) The town is about five miles away from the nearest train station. neighbor /NEY-ber/ [noun] – a…
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ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence

2025年11月20日

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©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read about astronauts working in space? If so, what did they do there? If not, what do you think they do? Do you know any countries that have sent people to space? If so, which ones? If not, which country do you think could? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The artist’s skill is remarkable for someone so young. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – central and important The teacher played a pivotal…
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ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence

2025年11月20日

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©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, 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 about astronauts working in space? Do you know any countries that have sent people to space? 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。 monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or difficult to achieve Building the bridge was a monumental task for the workers. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you to do Good cooperation makes the project easy to finish. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important and having a strong influence…
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ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence

2025年11月20日

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©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or having great significance The new bridge was a monumental project that took many years to finish. proficiency /pruh-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to do something well because of training or experience Her proficiency in English helped her study abroad successfully. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – something or someone that is so useful or important that it is impossible to manage without it or them Water is indispensable for all living things. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The team’s…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Central Philippines

2025年11月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented Storms are inevitable during the rainy season in tropical countries. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because they are large, powerful, or difficult Rescuers faced a formidable task after the powerful typhoon. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful attention, especially to notice possible danger The police asked for public vigilance during the bad weather. catalyst /KAT-l-ist/ [noun] – an event or person that causes great change The typhoon became a catalyst for improving rescue…
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