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Scientists find naturally mummified cheetah remains in Saudi Arabia

2026年1月30日

Cheetah Mummified

©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear about animals from the past, what kinds of places do you imagine they lived in? Why do you think people are interested in learning about animals that lived hundreds of years ago? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remain /ri-MEYN/ [noun] – what is left of something after it has ended or been destroyed Scientists studied the remains of an ancient tool found near the river. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something in its original condition The museum works hard…
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Scientists find naturally mummified cheetah remains in Saudi Arabia

2026年1月30日

Cheetah Mummified

©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment 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 learning about animals from the past? Would you be interested in exploring a cave if it was safe? 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a natural hollow place in the ground or in a rock The hikers rested inside a cave during heavy rain. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not expected The town had an unusual weather pattern that surprised residents. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having little or no water or moisture The…
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Scientists find naturally mummified cheetah remains in Saudi Arabia

2026年1月30日

Cheetah Mummified

©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mummified /MUH-muh-fyd/ [adjective] – preserved by natural drying so decay is slowed The museum displayed a mummified animal found in a frozen mountain area. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before Scientists described the temperature increase as unprecedented for that region. scavenger /SKAV-in-jer/ [noun] – an animal that eats dead or leftover food The vulture is a scavenger that feeds on dead animals in the wild. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – large in size, amount, or range The study required extensive research before results could be published. arid…
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China luxury car demand falls in 2025 as buyers shift to cheaper domestic models

2026年1月29日

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©AP Photo/Andy Wong 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 people buy expensive things when money is tight? What makes a car good for daily use? 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。 careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – thinking before acting Buyers became careful with money. low /LOHW/ [LOH-er] – not high Sales were lower this year. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to use Simple cars sold well. often /AW-fuhn/ [adverb] – many times New cars appeared often. shy /SHY/ [adjective] – feeling nervous or uncomfortable with other people She feels shy when speaking in front of…
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China luxury car demand falls in 2025 as buyers shift to cheaper domestic models

2026年1月29日

Brix-News (72)

©AP Photo/Andy Wong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – basic and very important The market experienced a fundamental shift. adaptive /uh-DAP-tiv/ [adjective] – able to change to suit new conditions Firms used adaptive pricing strategies. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time Persistent pressure reduced profits. restraint /rih-STRAYNT/ [adjective] – control over behavior Buyers showed restraint in spending. overarching /OH-ver-AHR-ching/ [adjective] – most important or covering everything An overarching strategy became necessary. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. Demand for foreign luxury cars in China declined sharply…
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China luxury car demand falls in 2025 as buyers shift to cheaper domestic models

2026年1月29日

Brix-News (72)

©AP Photo/Andy Wong Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people avoid expensive items during slow economies? What features matter most when choosing a car today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to see or understand A clear trend appeared in sales. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – working well without waste Efficient factories lowered costs. pressure /PRESH-e/ [noun] – strong influence or stress Brands felt pressure to adjust prices. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Practical pricing attracted customers. hesitant /HEZ-i-tuhnt/ [adjective] – unsure or slow to act Shoppers felt…
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Food companies expand GLP-1-friendly meal options

2026年1月28日

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©(AP Photo/Dee-Ann Durbin) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. appetite /AP-i-tahyt/ [noun] – a natural desire to eat food After a long walk, the child had a strong appetite for dinner. digestion /dih-JES-chuhn/ [noun] – the process of breaking down food in the body Drinking enough water can support healthy digestion. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – common or happening often Online meetings became prevalent in many workplaces. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something carefully Shoppers often scrutinize prices when buying electronics. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action The rule change has an implication for employee schedules….
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Food companies expand GLP-1-friendly meal options

2026年1月28日

GLP1

©(AP Photo/Dee-Ann Durbin) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What foods make you feel full or satisfied after eating? Do you read food labels before buying food? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prescription /pri-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] – an official order from a doctor for medicine A prescription is required to buy certain drugs at a pharmacy. hormone /HAWR-mohn/ [noun] – a chemical in the body that controls growth or body functions Stress can change the level of hormone activity in the body. portion /PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – a single amount of food served to…
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