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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

2026年2月23日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have weddings ever appeared in entertainment shows? What examples exist? Why do halftime shows attract worldwide viewers? How do performers prepare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAN/ [verb] – became larger or more detailed The event expanded into a global performance. celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special event to mark a happy occasion The wedding became a joyful celebration. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to join together or create a relationship The performance connected music and real life. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like or support something…
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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

2026年2月23日

Brix-News (5)

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 watch halftime shows? Do people enjoy wedding celebrations? 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。 couple /KUP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are married or in a relationship The couple smiled after the ceremony. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [noun] – a formal event with special actions The ceremony happened on stage. witness /WIT-nis/ [noun] – a person who sees an event happen The singer became a witness at the wedding. celebrate /SEL-uh-bray/ [verb] – to show happiness about an event Guests celebrate the happy news. culture /noun/ [KUHL-cher] – the…
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Researchers identify oldest known wooden tools at Greek site

2026年2月22日

oldest wood

©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people keep old objects? What kind of tools do you use every day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a person who studies people from the past by looking at old objects The archaeologist reported a new discovery at the desert site. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – very old and from a long time ago The city is famous for its ancient buildings. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by people in the past The museum displayed…
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Researchers identify oldest known wooden tools at Greek site

2026年2月22日

oldest wood

©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. poplar /POP-ler/ [noun] – a type of tall tree with light, soft wood The park planted a poplar near the river because it grows well in wet soil. decay /dih-KEY/ [verb] – to slowly break down or rot over time Food can decay quickly if it is left outside in warm weather. geological /jee-uh-LAH-jih-kul/ [adjective] – related to the structure and history of the Earth A geological survey was done before building the bridge. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – very important and necessary as part of something Communication is an integral…
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Researchers identify oldest known wooden tools at Greek site

2026年2月22日

oldest wood

©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis 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 used a tool made of wood? Have you ever seen something very old in real life? 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。 wooden /WOOD-n/ [adjective] – made of wood The cabin has a wooden door and small windows. lake /leyk/ [noun] – a large area of water surrounded by land The children played near a lake during their school trip. shape /sheyp/ [verb] – to form or make something into a particular form The artist used clay to shape a…
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Olympic curling reveals how teamwork affects results in mixed doubles

2026年2月21日

Olympic curling

©(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is easy about working in a team of only two people? What do you do when you and another person have different opinions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – very strong or high in degree The debate became intense as the deadline approached. tension /TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of stress or disagreement There was tension in the office after the sudden policy change. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time or without stopping Constant noise from traffic made…
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Olympic curling reveals how teamwork affects results in mixed doubles

2026年2月21日

Olympic curling

©(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) 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 watching sports competitions? Have you ever played a game with a family member? 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。 competition /kom-pi-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – an event where people or groups try to win or do better than others The school held a competition to choose the best science project. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something as necessary The job requires clear communication skills. throw /throh/ [noun] – the act of sending something through the air Each throw of the ball must be careful…
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Olympic curling reveals how teamwork affects results in mixed doubles

2026年2月21日

Olympic curling

©(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elite /ih-LEET/ [adjective] – belonging to the highest level or best group The company hired elite workers with strong technical skills. dimension /dih-MEN-shuhn/ [noun] – one important part or aspect of something The project added a new dimension to the company’s marketing plan. volatile /VOL-uh-tl/ [adjective] – likely to change quickly and unpredictably The weather in the region is volatile during the rainy season. reconcile /REK-uhn-sahyl/ [verb] – to restore friendly relations after a disagreement The teacher helped the students reconcile during group work. tactical /TAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to careful planning to…
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