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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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India accelerates shift to renewable energy amid growing power demand and climate concerns

2025年7月31日

Brix-News (40)

©AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – more than enough; a lot of something The garden has abundant flowers in the spring. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something The loud noise caused concern among the neighbors. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – someone or something that can be trusted or depended on He is a reliable friend who always helps. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The singer has a remarkable voice that everyone loves. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The team made…
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India accelerates shift to renewable energy amid growing power demand and climate concerns

2025年7月31日

Brix-News (40)

©AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you learned about renewable energy before? If so, which kind did you learn about? If not, where can you learn about it? Do you know what kind of energy India used most in the past? If so, when did you learn about it? If not, what do you think it was? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed We plant trees to preserve clean…
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Intermediate

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India accelerates shift to renewable energy amid growing power demand and climate concerns

2025年7月31日

Brix-News (40)

©AP Photo/Manish Swarup, 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 learned about renewable energy before? Do you know what kind of energy India used most 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。 cheap /cheep/ [adjective] – costing little money or less than is usual or expected The shoes were cheap at the market. factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building or set of buildings where large amounts of goods are made My uncle works in a car factory. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for life. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/…
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Lovebugs swarm South Korea in July

2025年7月30日

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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap 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 large group of insects outside? Do you know any insects that help flowers or plants? 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。 lovebug /LUHV-buhg/ [noun] – a small black insect that flies in pairs and often appears in large numbers Lovebugs fly in pairs during the warm season. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a strong effect or influence on something The storm had a big impact on the town. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult in a way that is interesting or enjoyable…
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