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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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Lovebugs swarm South Korea in July

2025年7月30日

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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed or mentioned The museum had a notable painting by a famous artist. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed or mentioned The museum had a notable painting by a famous artist. escalation /eh-skuh-LAY-shn/ [noun] – a situation in which something becomes greater or more serious There was an escalation in noise after the concert began. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue for a long time without causing damage They use sustainable energy like wind and solar…
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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. Have you ever seen a large group of insects outside? If so, what kind of insects were they? If not, where might you see them? Do you know any insects that are helpful to flowers or plants? If so, how do they help? If not, which animals might help flowers grow? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Tokyo is the capital of Japan. investigate /in-ves-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to…
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Renowned acrobat Red Panda fractures wrist during WNBA halftime performance in Minneapolis

2025年7月29日

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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinguished /dih-STING-gwisht/ [adjective] – used to describe a person, especially an older person, who looks formal, stylish, or has an excellent reputation The chef is a distinguished guest at the food festival. artistry /AHR-ti-stree/ [noun] – great skill in creating or performing something, such as in painting, music, or dancing Her dancing showed amazing artistry on the stage. integrity /in-TEG-ri-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles The teacher is respected for her honesty and integrity. steadfast /STED-fast/ [adjective] – staying the same for a long time…
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Renowned acrobat Red Panda fractures wrist during WNBA halftime performance in Minneapolis

2025年7月29日

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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched an acrobat perform in person or on TV? If so, what did the acrobat do? If not, would you like to? Have you ever seen someone fall while doing a performance or sport? If so, what happened next? If not, what do you think might happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. well-known /WEL-nohn/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The Eiffel Tower is a well-known building in France. appreciate /uh-PREE-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to understand how good something or someone is…
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Renowned acrobat Red Panda fractures wrist during WNBA halftime performance in Minneapolis

2025年7月29日

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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, 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 watched an acrobat perform in person or on TV? Have you ever seen someone fall while doing a performance or sport? 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。 famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known and recognized by many people That town is famous for its big summer fireworks show. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a situation that causes difficulties I had a problem with my bike on the way home. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people That singer is popular…
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Mobile phone inventor predicts health-tracking features in future devices

2025年7月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The movie had a profound effect on the audience. implement /IM-pluh-muhnt/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system The school will implement a new rule next month. articulate /ahr-TIK-yuh-lit/ [verb] – to express thoughts and feelings clearly in words She can articulate her ideas clearly in meetings. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something because it is large, powerful, or difficult The mountain was a formidable challenge for hikers. fundamentally /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl-ee/ [adverb] – in…
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Mobile phone inventor predicts health-tracking features in future devices

2025年7月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have mobile phones been used by people in your family for a long time? If so, who was the first to use one? If not, when did they start using one? Have mobile phones ever been used by you to do more than just call? If so, what was it for? If not, what else do you think phones can do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else The heart is a symbol of love. advanced…
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