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Cynthia Erivo honored as 2025 Woman of the Year by Hasty Pudding Theatricals

©Evan Agostini/Invision/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 enjoy watching theater performances or movies? Have you ever been inspired by a musician or actor? 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。 remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning Her speech was remarkable and inspired everyone in the audience. contribution /kon-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – something that you give or do to help achieve a goal or improve a situation His contribution to the school project made it a success. performance /per-FAWR-muhns/ [noun] – the act of entertaining people by dancing,…
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Rare meteorite strike captured on Canadian doorbell camera

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – broken or torn pieces of something larger After the earthquake, debris covered the streets, making it difficult for vehicles to pass. scattered /SKAT-erd/ [adjective] – spread out or dispersed over an area The broken toys lay scattered across the living room floor after the kids finished playing. descent /dih-SENT/ [noun] – the act of moving or falling downward The airplane began its descent as it approached the airport. rarity /RAIR-i-tee/ [noun] – the state or quality of being uncommon or unusual Diamonds of this size and clarity are a true rarity in…
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Rare meteorite strike captured on Canadian doorbell camera

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people are curious about objects that come from space? What do you think it would be like to hold a piece of a rock that came from space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The mountain’s peak was visible through the mist after the fog cleared. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – the action of one object hitting another The car crash caused a noticeable impact on the vehicle’s front side. interstellar /in-ter-STEL-er/ [adjective] – occurring or existing between stars The…
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Rare meteorite strike captured on Canadian doorbell camera

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 something unusual in the sky, like a shooting star or a bright light? Would you enjoy learning about where objects from space come from? 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。 footage /FOOT-ij/ [noun] – recorded video or film of an event or scene The news channel aired rare footage of a snowstorm blanketing the entire city. dust /duhst/ [noun] – fine particle of dirt or other substances that settle on surfaces The sunlight streaming through the window highlighted the fine dust on the old bookshelf….
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Harsh winter hits southern US: Snowfall and freezing temperatures challenge ecosystems

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 know about areas that experience snowfall for the first time? Can species with natural adaptations survive extreme weather better than those without? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The storm caused severe flooding in the town. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a body The temperature dropped below freezing last night. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas, especially from the…
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Harsh winter hits southern US: Snowfall and freezing temperatures challenge ecosystems

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think happens to plants and trees when the weather gets very cold? What do you think animals or plants do to survive in very cold weather? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The region experienced an unprecedented amount of snowfall this year. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of changing to suit different conditions Animals living in the Arctic show special adaptations for the cold. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm The zoo…
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Harsh winter hits southern US: Snowfall and freezing temperatures challenge ecosystems
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to quickly recover from difficulties or challenges The team showed resilience by continuing after the loss. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, severe, or serious Planting trees can mitigate the effects of air pollution. immobilize / ih-MOH-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to prevent something or someone from moving or functioning normally The snowstorm might immobilize vehicles in rural areas. exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to show or illustrate something by being a typical example The museum exemplifies the rich history of the region. adaptability /uh-dap-tuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to…
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