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Coca-Cola plans cane sugar option as consumers shift to zero-sugar drinks

2025年8月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aspartame /uh-SPAHR-teym/ [noun] – an artificial sweetener that is used to make food and drinks taste sweet without using sugar The new chewing gum uses aspartame instead of sugar to reduce calories. stevia /STEE-vee-uh/ [noun] – a natural sweetener that comes from the leaves of the stevia plant and is used to make food and drinks sweet without sugar The new yogurt brand adds stevia to keep the product healthy and sweet. intake /IN-teyk/ [noun] – the amount of something (such as food, drink, or air) that is taken into the body Doctors advise limiting the…
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Hungarian abbey launches major effort to save historic books from beetles

2025年8月2日

Hungary

©(Pannonhalma Archabbey 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 seen a very old book or object? Would you like to work in a museum or library one day? 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。 site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place where something important happens or exists The government will build a new hospital on the old factory site. library /LAHY-brer-ee/ [noun] – a place where people can read, borrow, or keep books I went to the library to borrow a book about animals. dried /drahyd/ [adjective] – with all or most…
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Hungarian abbey launches major effort to save historic books from beetles

2025年8月2日

Hungary

©(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think it is important to keep things from the past? Why or why not? What kinds of things do you think are important for your country’s history? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of repairing or bringing something back to its original condition The museum began a restoration of its ancient paintings after they were damaged by water. beetle /BEET-l/ [noun] – an insect with a hard shell-like back Farmers found many beetles eating the leaves of their crops…
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Hungarian abbey launches major effort to save historic books from beetles

2025年8月2日

Hungary

©(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely sealed, especially against the entry or escape of air The chef keeps the rare spices hermetically sealed to preserve their freshness. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse The heavy rains exacerbated the city’s flooding problem last month. venerable /VEN-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – highly respected and valued because of great age, history, or importance The museum installed new security systems to protect its venerable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. monastic /muh-NAS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to monks, monasteries, or the…
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Traditional Japanese preserved dish continues in historic Tokyo district

2025年8月1日

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©(AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine when you hear the words “traditional cooking”? What kind of food reminds you of home? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preserved /pri-ZURVD/ [adjective] – kept in good condition or protected from spoiling or damage The old recipe uses preserved vegetables that can be stored for many months. clam /klam/ [noun] – a type of shellfish with a soft body and a hard shell, often used in cooking She made pasta with fresh clams and white sauce for dinner. salty /SAWL-tee/ [adjective] –…
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Traditional Japanese preserved dish continues in historic Tokyo district

2025年8月1日

tsukudani

©(AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blend /blend/ [noun] – a mixture of different things The chef created a special blend of herbs for the new pasta dish. seasoning /SEE-zuh-ning/ [noun] – a spice or flavoring added to food The soup tasted better after she added some seasonings like pepper and garlic. vat /vat/ [noun] – a large container used for storing or cooking liquids Large vats of soup were prepared for the festival. modernization /mod-er-nahy-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something more modern or up to date Some towns worry that modernization will harm their historical identity….
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Traditional Japanese preserved dish continues in historic Tokyo district

2025年8月1日

tsukudani

©(AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) 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 trying food from other countries? Do you think it is fun to learn how food was made in the past? 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。 shop /shop/ [noun] – a place where people buy or sell goods My aunt owns a small flower shop near the train station. quickly /KWIK-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast way or without delay The children cleaned their room quickly before their guests arrived. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity or number of something We used small…
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