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Australian dolphins use sponges as hunting tools, study finds

2025年8月4日

dolphinsponge

©(Meredith MacQueeney / Shark Bay Dolphin Research Project via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cantaloupe /KAN-tl-ohp/ [noun] – a round fruit with orange flesh and a hard, net-like skin The farmer picked a cantaloupe from the field and placed it in a basket. barred /bahrd/ [adjective] – blocked or covered by a barrier; having stripes or lines (in this context, refers to a fish with stripes) The zoo has a barred cage to keep the tigers safe from visitors. echolocation /ek-oh-loh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the use of sound waves and echoes to find objects and navigate Scientists study whales to understand…
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Coca-Cola plans cane sugar option as consumers shift to zero-sugar drinks

2025年8月3日

cocacola

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite drink? Why do you like it? If you could create your own drink, what special ingredient would you use? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. syrup /SUR-uhp/ [noun] – a thick, sweet liquid made from sugar or other sweeteners The bakery uses chocolate syrup to decorate cakes. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – someone whose job is to study information carefully to understand a situation or make predictions Analysts said the price of smartphones might go up next year. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a form of something that…
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Coca-Cola plans cane sugar option as consumers shift to zero-sugar drinks

2025年8月3日

cocacola

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 drinking soda? Do you think about health when you choose drinks? 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。 sweetener /SWEET-n-er/ [noun] – a substance that makes food or drinks taste sweet The new coffee shop uses a natural sweetener in its drinks. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to say or show that something is true or correct The school will confirm the date of the school trip next week. detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a small piece of information about something The teacher gave us the details about the…
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Coca-Cola plans cane sugar option as consumers shift to zero-sugar drinks

2025年8月3日

cocacola

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aspartame /uh-SPAHR-teym/ [noun] – an artificial sweetener that is used to make food and drinks taste sweet without using sugar The new chewing gum uses aspartame instead of sugar to reduce calories. stevia /STEE-vee-uh/ [noun] – a natural sweetener that comes from the leaves of the stevia plant and is used to make food and drinks sweet without sugar The new yogurt brand adds stevia to keep the product healthy and sweet. intake /IN-teyk/ [noun] – the amount of something (such as food, drink, or air) that is taken into the body Doctors advise limiting the…
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Hungarian abbey launches major effort to save historic books from beetles

2025年8月2日

Hungary

©(Pannonhalma Archabbey 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。 Have you ever seen a very old book or object? Would you like to work in a museum or library one day? 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。 site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place where something important happens or exists The government will build a new hospital on the old factory site. library /LAHY-brer-ee/ [noun] – a place where people can read, borrow, or keep books I went to the library to borrow a book about animals. dried /drahyd/ [adjective] – with all or most…
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Hungarian abbey launches major effort to save historic books from beetles

2025年8月2日

Hungary

©(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think it is important to keep things from the past? Why or why not? What kinds of things do you think are important for your country’s history? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of repairing or bringing something back to its original condition The museum began a restoration of its ancient paintings after they were damaged by water. beetle /BEET-l/ [noun] – an insect with a hard shell-like back Farmers found many beetles eating the leaves of their crops…
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Hungarian abbey launches major effort to save historic books from beetles

2025年8月2日

Hungary

©(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely sealed, especially against the entry or escape of air The chef keeps the rare spices hermetically sealed to preserve their freshness. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse The heavy rains exacerbated the city’s flooding problem last month. venerable /VEN-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – highly respected and valued because of great age, history, or importance The museum installed new security systems to protect its venerable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. monastic /muh-NAS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to monks, monasteries, or the…
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Traditional Japanese preserved dish continues in historic Tokyo district

2025年8月1日

tsukudani

©(AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine when you hear the words “traditional cooking”? What kind of food reminds you of home? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preserved /pri-ZURVD/ [adjective] – kept in good condition or protected from spoiling or damage The old recipe uses preserved vegetables that can be stored for many months. clam /klam/ [noun] – a type of shellfish with a soft body and a hard shell, often used in cooking She made pasta with fresh clams and white sauce for dinner. salty /SAWL-tee/ [adjective] –…
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Intermediate

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