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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball

2026年3月3日

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©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, 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。 Do you like watching sports games? Have you ever seen a fun trend at a game or event? 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。 term /turm/ [noun] – a word or phrase with a specific meaning The teacher explained the term before starting the lesson. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of strong interest or happiness There was excitement in the classroom before the school trip. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to know or identify something because it is familiar Many people recognized the logo from…
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball

2026年3月3日

6'7

©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes watching a sports game fun for you? Why do you think people like to follow simple trends or gestures? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. themed /THEEMD/ [adjective] – designed around a single idea or topic The school prepared a themed event about science and technology. respond /ri-SPOND/ [verb] – to react or give an answer to something The company responded to customer feedback with new rules. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – communication or activity between people Group work increases interaction between students in class. repetitive…
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball

2026年3月3日

6'7

©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that helps an activity or idea continue to grow or move forward The project gained momentum after several teams agreed to support the plan. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the act of different things coming together or becoming similar The convergence of education and technology changed the way students study. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] – a state of feeling very tired after long effort or activity Long work hours can cause fatigue and reduce concentration. contemporary /kuhn-TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – belonging to the present time Contemporary art often reflects…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks

2026年3月2日

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©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and giving great attention to detail The editor made a meticulous review of the final script before publication. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as a part of something Public support became integral to the success of the campaign. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area or involving a lot of detail The company conducted extensive research before launching the product. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact and accurate The engineer worked with precision to avoid costly mistakes. dedication /dedication /ded-i-KEY-shuhn// [noun]…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks

2026年3月2日

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©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What awards show recognizes achievements in British film and television? Why are trophies important in the entertainment industry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or mental energy used to do something The team made a strong effort to finish the project on time. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions taken to achieve a result The hiring process took several weeks to complete. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The surface of the table looked clean and…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks

2026年3月2日

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©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/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。 Do film awards happen every year? Why do people watch them? Are trophies usually handmade? Why or why not? 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。 factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building where goods are made The factory makes cars every day. metal /MET-l/ [noun] – a hard material such as iron or bronze The chair is made of metal. polish /POL-ish/ [noun] – to make something clean and shiny She polished the table before dinner. careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving attention to avoid mistakes The student…
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Fennell’s Wuthering Heights tops the North American box office with a $34.8M holiday debut

2026年3月1日

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©Warner Bros. Pictures via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do holiday weekends usually help movie sales? Why? Why do romantic movies often release in February? Explain. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. encouraging /en-KUR-ij-ing/ [adjective] – giving hope or confidence about the future The team received encouraging feedback after the presentation. typically /TIP-i-kuh-lee/ [adverb] – usually or normally The store typically opens at nine in the morning. mixed /mikst/ [adjective] – having both positive and negative parts The restaurant received mixed reviews from customers. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to say that something is good and…
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