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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration

2025年7月15日

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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 a movie about racing? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? 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。 popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Ice cream is a popular dessert in summer. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – showing things as they are in real life That movie has realistic pictures of animals. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – a report giving an opinion about a film, book, etc. She wrote a review about the new movie. film /film/ [noun] –…
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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration

2025年7月15日

Brix-News (31)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched a movie about racing? If so, what was the most exciting part? If not, what do you imagine it is like? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? If so, which actor do you remember best? If not, which actor would be good for that role? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme or strong The competition was intense, with every team fighting hard to win. competitive /kuhm-PET-i-tiv/ [adjective] – wanting to be more successful than others He is…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities

2025年7月14日

animalsheltermusic

©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you listen to calm or soft music? If you could help animals in a shelter, what kind of activity would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who offers to do something without getting paid Many volunteers helped clean the beach after the storm. volume /VOL-yoom/ [noun] – the level or loudness of sound Please turn down the volume of the TV; it’s too loud. breed /breed/ [noun] – a specific type or group of…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities

2025年7月14日

animalsheltermusic

©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. homeless /HOHM-lis/ [adjective] – without a home The city opened a shelter for homeless families after the storm. nonprofit /non-PROF-it/ [noun] – an organization that does not aim to make money but to help people or support a cause A local nonprofit is helping to plant trees in the city. universal /yoo-nuh-VUR-suhl/ [adjective] – true or available for all people or things in the world The smile is a universal sign of happiness. kennel /KEN-l/ [noun] – a place where dogs are kept, especially when their owners are away The dogs stayed in…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities

2025年7月14日

animalsheltermusic

©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) 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 or visited an animal shelter? Do you think animals feel emotions like humans do? 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。 calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful and not angry, worried, or excited The teacher used a soft voice to keep the children calm during the fire drill. musician /myoo-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job Many musicians performed at the school concert. scared /skaird/ [adjective] – afraid or frightened The loud thunder made the baby feel…
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Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise

2025年7月13日

outdoor exercise

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of a time when the weather made it hard to enjoy an activity? If you could design a fun game or activity to enjoy during hot weather, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad or harmful happening There are health risks when people eat too much junk food every day. sweat /swet/ [noun] – the liquid that comes out of the body through the skin when it is hot or after physical activity After running for…
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Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise

2025年7月13日

outdoor exercise

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 enjoy doing sports in the summer? Have you ever taken a break because the weather was too hot? 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。 sport /spawrt/ [noun] – a physical activity or game, usually done for fun or competition Many schools offer different sports like basketball, swimming, and volleyball. sign /sahyn/ [noun] – something that shows a warning or gives information The dark clouds were a sign that rain was coming. cool /kool/ [adjective] – a little cold or not hot The fan helped keep the room…
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Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise

2025年7月13日

outdoor exercise

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heat index /HEET in-deks/ [noun] – a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to show how hot it feels The school canceled outdoor activities because the heat index reached dangerous levels. dehydration /dee-hahy-DREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition that happens when the body loses too much water After hiking for hours without water, she experienced signs of dehydration. cramp /kramp/ [noun] – painful and sudden tightening of muscles The swimmer had to stop the race because of leg cramps. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else Safety is paramount when working with electrical equipment….
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