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Fireflies illuminate U.S. northeastern skies amid environmental concerns

2025年8月15日

Fireflies

©(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mate /meyt/ [noun] – a partner, especially for reproduction Many birds sing in spring to attract mates in their natural habitat. jeopardize /JEP-er-dahyz/ [verb] – to put something in danger or at risk Poor safety practices can jeopardize the health of factory workers. obscure /uhb-SKYOOR/ [verb] – to make something difficult to see, hear, or understand Heavy fog can obscure road signs, making driving more dangerous. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – the return or increase of something after a period of little or no activity The resurgence of street…
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Fireflies illuminate U.S. northeastern skies amid environmental concerns

2025年8月15日

Fireflies

©(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, 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 seen fireflies at night? Do you think insects can be interesting to watch? 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。 neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – an area where people live, usually part of a city or town Children in many neighborhoods play outside during the weekend. spring /spring/ [noun] – the season between winter and summer, when plants start to grow The flowers in the garden bloom every spring. increase /IN-krees/ [noun] – a rise in number, amount, or level…
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Starbucks aims to boost U.S. sales with new strategies and products

2025年8月14日

Starbucks

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific goal, especially in business or war The company took strategic steps to enter the European market successfully. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – money that a company or organization earns from its business activities The airline saw a rise in revenue after adding new international routes. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without interruption It rained for three consecutive days during the festival. streamline /STREEM-lahyn/ [verb] – to make something simpler and more efficient The manager is streamlining the hiring process to save time. customizable /kuhs-tuhm-AHYZ-uh-buhl/…
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Starbucks aims to boost U.S. sales with new strategies and products

2025年8月14日

Starbucks

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 enjoy trying new drinks or food items? Do you think fast service is important when buying 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – the help or work done for customers in a store, restaurant, or business The hotel is known for its excellent service during check-in. report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – a written or spoken account that gives information about something The teacher gave a weekly report on student progress. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become lower in amount, number, or level Sales dropped…
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Starbucks aims to boost U.S. sales with new strategies and products

2025年8月14日

Starbucks

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually look for when you go to a coffee shop or cafe? What kind of drink or food would you like to see in a coffee shop? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan or method used to achieve a goal The company developed marketing strategies to reach more young people. operate /OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to work or function in a particular way The restaurant will operate with fewer staff during the holiday. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – a business relationship where two…
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Composting offers a sustainable solution to organic waste in landfills

2025年8月13日

composting

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potent /POHT-nt/ [adjective] – very strong or powerful The scientist warned that the chemical was a potent substance that could harm plants quickly. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the ability to not be affected by something harmful or difficult Some insects have developed resistance to chemical pesticides used in farming. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period of time with very little or no rain Farmers had difficulty growing crops due to severe droughts in the region. curbside /KURB-sahyd/ [adjective] – located or happening at the side of the street The city started a curbside recycling program…
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Composting offers a sustainable solution to organic waste in landfills

2025年8月13日

composting

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 compost bin before? Do you sometimes throw away fruit or vegetable peels? 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。 solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – an answer to a problem The teacher gave us a simple solution to fix the math problem. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small Scientists use tiny robots to explore inside the human body. bin /bin/ [noun] – a container for holding things or waste Please throw your empty bottles in the recycling bin. smell /smel/ [verb] – to give off an odor…
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