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New direct flight connects U.S. and Greenland, aims to boost tourism

2025年7月24日

Greenland

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could show visitors something special about your country, what would it be? What activities do you enjoy when you travel or go on vacation? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying, selling, or business activities The city is planning to open a commercial district filled with shops and restaurants. puffin /PUHF-in/ [noun] – a small seabird with black and white feathers and a colorful beak, usually found in cold coastal areas Tourists visited the cliffs to take photos of the puffins flying over…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

2025年7月23日

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©AP Photo/Michel Euler 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 experienced very hot weather in your city? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? 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。 happen /HAP-uhn/ [verb] – if an event or situation happens, it occurs or takes place A big storm will happen tomorrow night. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a person’s body. The temperature is 38°C today. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

2025年7月23日

Brix-News (33)

©AP Photo/Michel Euler Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensification /uhn-ten-suh-fuh-KAY-shn/ [noun] – the fact of becoming greater, more serious, or more extreme The intensification of the storm caused strong winds and heavy rain. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Hot weather is prevalent in this part of the country. quadruple /kwo-DROO-puhl/ [verb] – to become four times as big, or to make something four times as big The company hopes to quadruple its sales by next year through better marketing. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small in comparison with something else A disproportionate number…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

2025年7月23日

Brix-News (33)

©AP Photo/Michel Euler Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced very hot weather in your city? If so, what did you do to stay safe? If not, what would you do? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? If so, which ones? If not, which country do you think is the hottest? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – when something stops working or happening in the normal way The storm caused a big disruption in bus service. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

2025年7月22日

tick

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tick-borne /TIK-bawrn/ [adjective] – caused or spread by ticks The veterinarian warned about tick-borne diseases that could affect cattle in rural areas. barbed /bahrbd/ [adjective] – having sharp points that curve backward The fishhook had a barbed tip to prevent the fish from escaping once caught. repellent /ri-PEL-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance used to keep insects or animals away Mosquito repellents are often used during outdoor camping trips. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many parts or aspects Solving climate change requires a multifaceted approach involving science, policy, and education. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing to exist…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

2025年7月22日

tick

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some insects or animals you usually see outside? What do you usually do to stay safe when spending time in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person who does a job that needs special education or training Medical professionals recommend regular checkups to catch early signs of disease. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The hospital has strict rules to prevent infections from spreading. mouthpart /MOUTH-pahrt/ [noun] – a single structure…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

2025年7月22日

tick

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 tick before? Do you like hiking or gardening during warm weather? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – the act of using the teeth or mouth to cut into something Doctors are seeing more mosquito bites this month because of the rainy weather. usual /YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening regularly or normally The park has more visitors than usual during the holiday season. summer /SUHM-er/ [noun] – the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn We often go to the…
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Carbon capture projects face criticism over costs and effectiveness

2025年7月21日

carbon capture

©(AP Photo/LM Otero) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. saline /SEY-leen/ [adjective] – containing or resembling salt Scientists are studying saline lakes in remote deserts to understand extreme environments. unmineable /uhn-MY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not suitable or possible to be mined The country has large unmineable gold reserves deep beneath protected forests. decarbonize /dee-KAHR-buh-nahyz/ [verb] – to reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions Researchers are developing new fuels to decarbonize air travel in the next decade. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – used for a specific purpose The extra funds were utilized to build a new community library. extraction /ik-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of…
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