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Local wedding flowers show growing interest in sustainability

2025年12月16日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could grow your own flowers for a celebration, what colors or types would you choose, and why? What things do you think make an event feel special or meaningful? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue for a long time without harming the environment Using sustainable materials in buildings can lower environmental impact in many cities. vegetation /vej-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – plants in a particular area Cutting too much vegetation from hillsides can cause the soil to wash away during storms. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/ [adjective]…
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Local wedding flowers show growing interest in sustainability

2025年12月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – weak and easily harmed The coral reef became more vulnerable to bleaching after pollution reduced the water’s natural balance. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful or serious The city added more trees to mitigate the high temperatures during summer. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount The company invested a substantial amount of money in new equipment. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The school upgraded its computers, and the subsequent software updates made the system run faster. adherence /ad-HEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of following a…
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Wisconsin archaeologists confirm 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota after new mapping

2025年12月15日

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©Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What ancient transportation systems have been discovered in your country? What objects are usually found in archaeological water sites? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preeminent /pree-EM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – more important or better than others The museum holds a preeminent place in the city. recontextualize /ree-kuhn-TECKS-chuh-wuh-lighz/ [verb] – to place something in a new context Scholars recontextualize old records for modern study. perpetuity /pur-pi-TOO-i-tee/ [noun] – lasting forever The law remains in effect for perpetuity. irrevocable /ih-REV-uh-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to change The team made…
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Wisconsin archaeologists confirm 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota after new mapping

2025年12月15日

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©Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – very important or noticeable The report showed a salient change in climate data. adjacent /uh-JEY-suhnt/ [adjective] – very near or next to something The market stands adjacent to the main road. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The team faced prolonged delays during testing. discern /dih-SURN/ [verb] – to recognize something that is not clear Scientists could discern faint marks on the stone. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – stopping and starting repeatedly The area experienced intermittent rainfall yesterday. Article Reading: Please read the whole…
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Wisconsin archaeologists confirm 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota after new mapping

2025年12月15日

©Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society 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 old things been found in lakes in your country? Do people travel by boat in your area? 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。 region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a large area of a country This region has many small towns. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something safe Workers preserve the old building. navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] – to find a way across an area The boat can navigate calm water. locale /loh-KAL/ [noun] – a place where something happens The locale is famous…
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Studies link gratitude traditions to widespread growth in U.S. volunteer efforts

2025年12月14日

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©AP Photo/Rick Bownmer, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – a plan or action intended to improve something or solve a problem The school started an initiative to support new learners. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to emphasize something important Teachers highlight main ideas in lessons. reinforce /ree-in-FORS/ [verb] – to make an idea or feeling stronger Clear rules reinforce safe behavior. collective /kuh-LEK-tiv/ [adjective] – done by people acting together The team reached a collective decision. widespread /wahyd-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places The event received widespread support. Article Reading: Please read the whole article….
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Studies link gratitude traditions to widespread growth in U.S. volunteer efforts

2025年12月14日

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©AP Photo/Rick Bownmer, 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。 Do people celebrate special events in your city? Do people in your area do activities to help others? 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。 community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people who live in the same place The community worked together to clean the road. support /verb/ [suh-PORT] – to help someone Friends support each other in school. motivate /verb/ [MOH-tuh-veyt] – to make someone want to do something Good words can motivate a friend. tradition /noun/ [truh-DISH-uhn] – a belief or custom people follow Eating…
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Studies link gratitude traditions to widespread growth in U.S. volunteer efforts

2025年12月14日

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©AP Photo/Rick Bownmer, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What events in your community encourage people to help others? What traditions related to gratitude exist in your culture? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – a lasting effect or emotional impact The festival created emotional resonance for many families. propensity /proh-PEN-suh-tee/ [noun] – a natural tendency to behave in a particular way Many groups show a propensity to help during crises. salient /al-troo-IS-tik/ [adjective] – showing concern for helping others Volunteers often act for altruistic reasons. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – two or more…
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