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Cyberattack disrupts European airports, causes major flight cancellations

2025年11月1日

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©(Carsten Koall/dpa via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people feel when their travel plans suddenly change? What would you do if you had to wait many hours before a trip? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to interrupt or stop the normal progress of something Heavy rain disrupted train services across the country, causing long delays. update /UHP-deyt/ [noun] – the newest version of information, software, or a system The company released an update to fix problems in the mobile app. operational /op-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – working and…
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Cyberattack disrupts European airports, causes major flight cancellations

2025年11月1日

cyberattack

©(Carsten Koall/dpa via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cyberattack /SAHY-ber-uh-tak/ [noun] – an attack against computer systems or networks, often using the internet A cyberattack shut down the hospital’s online appointment system, forcing staff to manage patients by hand. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – the seriousness or extreme nature of a situation, problem, or condition The severity of the earthquake led to the closure of many schools and offices in the city. kiosk /KEE-osk/ [noun] – a small machine or stand where a person can get information, buy a ticket, or perform another service by themselves Train passengers used self-service kiosks…
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CBO projects U.S. growth slowdown in 2025 amid tariffs

2025年10月31日

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©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite 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 people buy fewer things in shops when they spend less money? Does a country have problems when there are fewer workers? 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。 decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to become less, worse, or lower in value Sales may decline when many people stop buying clothes. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation without big changes or problems Families need stability to feel safe and live peacefully. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement about what will happen in the future The weather forecast…
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CBO projects U.S. growth slowdown in 2025 amid tariffs

2025年10月31日

palace

©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disquieting /dis-KAWHY-i-ting/ [adjective] – causing worry and unhappiness The disquieting news about rising prices made families reduce their weekly spending. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – most noticeable or important The salient point in the report was the sharp drop in growth. ameliorative /uh-MEEL-yer-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – making a bad situation better or less harmful The government introduced ameliorative measures to support workers facing job losses. tenuous /TEN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – weak or slight The country’s tenuous recovery depended on steady consumer spending. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important results The new tax law was a…
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CBO projects U.S. growth slowdown in 2025 amid tariffs

2025年10月31日

©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when people spend less money in shops? What happens when there are fewer workers in a country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something Heavy rain had an adverse effect on the crops. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The company made a substantial profit last year. evident /EV-i-duhnt/ [adjective] – easily seen or understood; clear It was evident that she studied for the exam. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having…
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NASA introduces new astronaut class with more women than men for first time

2025年10月30日

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©NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read or heard about astronauts before? If so, what do you know about them? If not, what would you like to know? Do you know any country that sends people into space? If so, what did you hear about their space program? If not, which country do you think will go in the future? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – deserving attention because of being important or interesting The museum has a noteworthy collection of ancient tools. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] –…
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NASA introduces new astronaut class with more women than men for first time

2025年10月30日

Cris-News (31)

©NASA 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 read or heard about astronauts before? Do you know any country that sends people into space? 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。 substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The library got a substantial number of new books. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The museum offers a comprehensive guide for visitors. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or surprising The chef made an extraordinary cake for the party. exceptional /ik-SEP-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – much…
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