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Sleep-tracking devices see widespread use in 2025 as experts urge careful interpretation

2026年2月10日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you used a device to track sleep? What did you notice about your sleep? Do people trust health apps? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to roughly calculate an amount The device estimates sleep duration. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – trust in something Users show confidence in trackers. limitation /lim-i-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a restriction or weakness Accuracy is a major limitation. anxious /ANGK-shuhs/ [adjective] – feeling worried or nervous Some users feel anxious about scores. valuable /VAL-yuh-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – useful or important The…
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Sleep-tracking devices see widespread use in 2025 as experts urge careful interpretation

2026年2月10日

Brix-News

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of rules used by a computer to solve problems The device uses an algorithm to estimate sleep stages. provisional /pruh-VIZH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – temporary and subject to change The report offered provisional conclusions. fixation /fik-SAY-shuhn/ [noun] – excessive focus on one thing Doctors warned about fixation on sleep scores. actionable /AK-shuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be acted upon effectively The data provided actionable insights. latent /LAY-tnt/ [adjective] – existing but not yet developed The technology has latent potential. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation…
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Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 becomes bestselling album in U.S. history

2026年2月9日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do people still buy music albums today? Do older songs stay popular? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consistency /kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see/ [noun ] – steady quality or behavior The album showed consistency in yearly sales. ranking /RANG-king/ [noun ] – position on a list The album kept a high ranking nationwide. adjust /uh-JUHTS/ [adjective] – changes slightly The system adjusts totals using streams. residency /REZ-i-den-see/ [noun] – series of shows in one place The band announced a long residency. lasting /LAS-ting/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The group created a…
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Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 becomes bestselling album in U.S. history

2026年2月9日

Brix-News (77)

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。 What makes an album popular for many years? How do people usually listen to music today? 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。 interest /IN-trist/ [noun] – attention or curiosity The album gained interest from many fans. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – new or recent The Sphere is a modern venue. famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known by many people The band is famous worldwide. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people The album is popular today. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] – achieving good results The album was successful in sales. Article…
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Exhibition shows how love shaped history through letters

2026年2月8日

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©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person who manages and cares for a collection in a museum or library A curator checks each painting before it is displayed to the public. petition /puh-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – a formal written request to an authority A petition was signed to protect the old park from closing. poignant /POIN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – causing strong feelings of sadness or emotion A poignant story about family loss was shared in the news report. abdication /ab-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving up a position of power The sudden abdication surprised many…
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Exhibition shows how love shaped history through letters

2026年2月8日

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©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people like to save old photos, cards, or letters? How do people today usually share their feelings with others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exhibition /ek-suh-BISH-uhn/ [noun] – a public show of objects or works An exhibition of old photos attracted many visitors. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or easy to notice The report included a notable example of success. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect the way something happens Friends often influence choices about hobbies and sports. marriage /MAR-ij/ [noun] – the legal union…
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Exhibition shows how love shaped history through letters

2026年2月8日

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©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) 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 reading old letters or cards? Do you enjoy visiting museums or exhibitions? 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。 reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to show something that was hidden or not known The report will reveal new information about the plan. citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who lives in a country and has rights there Each citizen must follow the laws of the country. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – the history or past information about something The teacher explained the background of the story….
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Southern Chile wildfires spread rapidly as extreme heat strains emergency response

2026年2月7日

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©AP Photo/Javier Torres 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 heard about wildfires before? What happens when the weather is very hot? 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。 help /HELP/ [noun] – the act of helping or supporting someone Emergency help arrived after the fire spread quickly. protection /pruh-TEK-shuhn/ [noun] – keeping someone safe Shelters gave protection to families. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm caused to something The fire caused damage to houses. rule /ROOL/ [noun] – an instruction to follow A night rule stopped travel. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a difficult situation The…
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