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Streaming platforms respond to rise in AI-generated music

2025年8月16日

AI

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notify /NOH-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to tell someone officially about something The system will notify customers if their order is delayed due to weather. subtle /SUHT-l/ [adjective] – not easy to see, hear, or notice There was a subtle difference in taste between the two kinds of chocolate. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by people, not natural The program can detect synthetic images created by AI. recurring /ri-KUR-ing/ [adjective] – happening again and again He has a recurring dream about flying over mountains. obsolete /ob-suh-LEET/ [adjective] – no longer used or useful The company stopped using obsolete…
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Fireflies illuminate U.S. northeastern skies amid environmental concerns

2025年8月15日

Fireflies

©(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, File) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you like or dislike about being outside at night? Why? Why do you think some people enjoy watching insects or animals in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mature /muh-TYOOR/ [verb] – to become fully grown or developed It takes several months for baby turtles to mature enough to live on their own. flash /flash/ [noun] – a quick burst of light The lighthouse sent out flashes of light to guide ships at night. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to become…
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Intermediate

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Fireflies illuminate U.S. northeastern skies amid environmental concerns

2025年8月15日

Fireflies

©(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mate /meyt/ [noun] – a partner, especially for reproduction Many birds sing in spring to attract mates in their natural habitat. jeopardize /JEP-er-dahyz/ [verb] – to put something in danger or at risk Poor safety practices can jeopardize the health of factory workers. obscure /uhb-SKYOOR/ [verb] – to make something difficult to see, hear, or understand Heavy fog can obscure road signs, making driving more dangerous. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – the return or increase of something after a period of little or no activity The resurgence of street…
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Fireflies illuminate U.S. northeastern skies amid environmental concerns

2025年8月15日

Fireflies

©(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, 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。 Have you ever seen fireflies at night? Do you think insects can be interesting to watch? 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。 neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – an area where people live, usually part of a city or town Children in many neighborhoods play outside during the weekend. spring /spring/ [noun] – the season between winter and summer, when plants start to grow The flowers in the garden bloom every spring. increase /IN-krees/ [noun] – a rise in number, amount, or level…
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Beginner

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Starbucks aims to boost U.S. sales with new strategies and products

2025年8月14日

Starbucks

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific goal, especially in business or war The company took strategic steps to enter the European market successfully. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – money that a company or organization earns from its business activities The airline saw a rise in revenue after adding new international routes. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without interruption It rained for three consecutive days during the festival. streamline /STREEM-lahyn/ [verb] – to make something simpler and more efficient The manager is streamlining the hiring process to save time. customizable /kuhs-tuhm-AHYZ-uh-buhl/…
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Starbucks aims to boost U.S. sales with new strategies and products

2025年8月14日

Starbucks

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 trying new drinks or food items? Do you think fast service is important when buying drinks? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – the help or work done for customers in a store, restaurant, or business The hotel is known for its excellent service during check-in. report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – a written or spoken account that gives information about something The teacher gave a weekly report on student progress. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become lower in amount, number, or level Sales dropped…
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Beginner

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Starbucks aims to boost U.S. sales with new strategies and products

2025年8月14日

Starbucks

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually look for when you go to a coffee shop or cafe? What kind of drink or food would you like to see in a coffee shop? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan or method used to achieve a goal The company developed marketing strategies to reach more young people. operate /OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to work or function in a particular way The restaurant will operate with fewer staff during the holiday. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – a business relationship where two…
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Intermediate

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