Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very fast or great; happening in a sudden way The company made a precipitous decision to cut staff quickly. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example of something The teacher’s style is paradigmatic of modern education methods. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful and damaging Smoking has deleterious effects on health. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a good condition after problems The resilient system kept working during the power cut. undermine /uhn-der-MAHYN/ [verb] – to make someone or something weaker or less effective Poor…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
©AP Photo/Matt Rourke 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 often see buses or trains in your city? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous and needing attention The fire is a serious problem for the town. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced strongly; showing deep understanding The teacher gave a profound lesson about kindness. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a goal The army made a strategic move in the game. intense /in-TENS/…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review
©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a model of something, or a very clear and typical example The internet changed the business paradigm for many companies. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important because of effects on the future The leader’s momentous speech inspired the entire country. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect due to being large, powerful, or difficult The team faced a formidable opponent in the final match. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something Breaking the rules had serious repercussions for…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review
©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, 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 heard of a company splitting into two smaller businesses? Do you know any food brands that are very popular worldwide? 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。 prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important The city has many prominent buildings near the river. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for all living things. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people. illustrate /IL-uh-streyt/…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review
©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of a company splitting into two smaller businesses? If so, which company did you hear about? If not, what do you imagine happens? Do you know any food brands that are very popular worldwide? If so, which ones do you know? If not, what kind of food do you think sells well? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength The town had an economic decline after the factory closed. competition…
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New research shows Mars has a solid inner core similar to Earth
©(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。 Would you like to visit Mars one day? Have you ever thought about what the inside of a planet looks like? 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。 metal /MET-l/ [noun] – a hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or copper The statue was made of bronze, a type of metal. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens because of an action or situation This result came from the survey the company made last year. land /land/ [verb] – to arrive on the ground after…
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New research shows Mars has a solid inner core similar to Earth
©(NASA via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel to Mars, what would you want to see or explore first? Why do you think people are interested in learning about other planets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. molten /MOHL-tn/ [adjective] – melted by heat; in liquid form because of very high temperature The volcano released molten rock that flowed down the mountain. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to stretch out over a certain distance or area The highway extends from the city center to the seaside. nickel /NIK-uhl/ [noun] – a hard, silver-white…
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New research shows Mars has a solid inner core similar to Earth
©(NASA via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seismic /SAHYZ-mik/ [adjective] – relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust Researchers used seismic data to study the underground layers of the ocean floor. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North and South Poles Countries located near the equator usually have hot and humid climates. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake originates The city was only a few kilometers from the epicenter of the earthquake. mushy /MUHSH-ee/ [adjective] –…
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