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Milan Fashion Week 2025: Designers embrace muted tones and nostalgia amid uncertainty

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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 prefer casual clothing over formal clothing? Is there a specific clothing style you like to wear? 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。 style /stile/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something, especially in art or fashion She likes to wear different styles of clothes. spirit /SPIR-it/ [noun] – distinctive atmosphere, mood, or character The festival captured the lively spirit of summer. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun] – the substance or substances from which a thing is made The dress is made from soft material like cotton. literature /LIT-er-uh-cher/…
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Milan Fashion Week 2025: Designers embrace muted tones and nostalgia amid uncertainty

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of clothing do you like to wear? Why do you prefer these styles over others? Who is your favorite fashion designer or brand? What do you admire most about their designs? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. timeless /TAHYM-lis/ [adjective] – not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion The story is timeless and can be enjoyed by everyone. fashion /FASH-uhn/ [noun] – a popular way of dressing during a particular time My sister loves fashion and always wears trendy clothes. relaxed /ri-LAKST/ [adjective] – free…
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Testimony reveals malfunction of Titan submersible before dive

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. submersible /suhb-MUR-suh-buhl/ [noun] – a small underwater vehicle designed for underwater exploration The researchers used a submersible to study deep-sea ecosystems. collide /kuh-LAHYD/ [verb] – to crash into something with force The two cars collided at the intersection during the storm. wreckage /REK-ij/ [noun] – the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed The rescue team searched through the wreckage for survivors after the earthquake. transparent /trans-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – open and honest, without secrets The organization promised to be transparent about its funding sources. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very great…
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Testimony reveals malfunction of Titan submersible before dive

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think the Titanic tragedy is still remembered and studied today? Have you ever seen the movie Titanic? If yes, what parts did you find interesting? If not, would you consider watching a movie about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implode /im-PLOHD/ [verb] – to collapse or cause to collapse violently inward The balloon began to implode when it was exposed to the extreme cold. malfunction /mal-FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a failure to function properly The device experienced a malfunction that required immediate repair. cause /kawz/ [verb] –…
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Testimony reveals malfunction of Titan submersible before dive

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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 been intrigued by the Titanic? Have you ever seen the movie Titanic? 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。 wreck /rek/ [noun] – the remains of something that has been destroyed or severely damaged, often referring to ships The divers explored the wreck of the old cargo ship that sank decades ago. dive /dahyv/ [noun] – a descent into water, often for exploration or research The team prepared for their dive into the coral reef to study marine life. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a raised surface or…
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State Department launches Online Passport Renewal System

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. renewal /ri-NOO-uhl/ [noun] – the process of making something new again or updating it The company announced a renewal of their software license. expedited /EK-spi-dahy-tid/ [adjective] – done quickly and efficiently The expedited shipping option delivered the package in just two days. convenient /kuhn-VEEN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – easy to use or suitable for a particular purpose The new store is convenient for people who live nearby. staffing /STA-fuhng/ [adjective] – relating to the staff (= employees) of an organization The company is reviewing its staffing levels to improve efficiency. bypass /BAHY-pas/ [verb] – to avoid something We…
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State Department launches Online Passport Renewal System

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of government IDs can you renew online? Why can some IDs be renewed online while others cannot? What information is required to renew a government ID online? Why is it important to provide accurate information when renewing an ID? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. functional /FUHNGK-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – working correctly; able to perform its intended function The new coffee machine is functional and makes great coffee. user-friendly /YOO-zer-FREND-lee/ [adjective] – easy to use or understand The new app is user-friendly and simple to navigate. personnel /pur-suh-NEL/ [noun] –…
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State Department launches Online Passport Renewal System

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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。 Can you renew government IDs online? Is specific information required to renew a government ID online? 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。 citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who lives in a particular place and has the rights and protection of that place Every citizen must follow the country’s laws. expire /ik-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] – to come to an end; to finish The milk will expire next week. processing /PROS-es-ing/ [noun] – the action of doing something in a series of steps The processing of the food takes a long…
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