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Lionsgate confirms The Housemaid sequel after film tops $133 million worldwide

2026年1月20日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do movie studios often make sequels? Why? Can you name a recent sequel you watched? What makes a movie successful at the box office Is popularity or quality more important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a positive way The movie had a remarkable opening weekend. consistency /kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of staying the same Consistency helps audiences follow a series. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable Social media played a significant role. careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – done with attention and…
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Lionsgate confirms The Housemaid sequel after film tops $133 million worldwide

2026年1月20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。 Do you like watching movie sequels? What makes a movie popular? 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。 positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – good or helpful People gave positive reviews online. familiar /fuh-MIL-yer/ [adjective] – easy to recognize The story feels familiar to fans. confident /KON-fi-duhnt/ [adjective] – feeling sure The studio felt confident about the sequel. choice /chois/ [noun] – noun an act of choosing between two or more possibilities success /suhk-SES/ [noun] – a good result. The movie was a big success. Article Reading: Please read the whole article….
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Lionsgate confirms The Housemaid sequel after film tops $133 million worldwide

2026年1月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outsized /OWT-syzd/ [OWT-syzd] – much larger than expected The film delivered an outsized return compared with its production budget. continuity /kon-tuh-NOO-i-tee/ [noun] – The state of remaining consistent over time. Continuity between films helps audiences follow the story. deliberate /dih-LIB-er-it/ [adjective] – done with careful thought and intention The sequel approval was a deliberate studio decision. calibrated /KAL-uh-bray-tid/ [adjective] – carefully adjusted for accuracy or effect The studio used a calibrated release strategy. sustained /suh-STAYND/ [adjective] – continuing over a long period Sustained interest supported sequel development. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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Indoor herb gardening grows in popularity during winter months

2026年1月19日

indoor herbs

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of plants do you think are easy or difficult to grow indoors? Why? What problems do you think plants can have when they grow indoors? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thyme /tahym/ [noun] – an herb used for flavor or medicine A small amount of thyme adds a strong smell to soup dishes. extension /ik-STEN-shuhn/ [noun] – an organized service that provides education or support University extension services provide guidance to residents on disaster preparedness. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [noun] – fresh fruit or vegetable The market sells local produce…
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Indoor herb gardening grows in popularity during winter months

2026年1月19日

indoor herbs

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the state of relying on something for support or help The company reduced its dependence on foreign suppliers after building local factories. horticulture /HAWR-ti-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the study or practice of growing plants The school introduced a horticulture program to teach students about plant care. optimize /OP-tuh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make something as effective or useful as possible Engineers redesigned the system to optimize energy use. drainage /DREY-nij/ [noun] – the process of removing excess water Poor drainage caused flooding after several days of heavy rain. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability…
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Indoor herb gardening grows in popularity during winter months

2026年1月19日

indoor herbs

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 the idea of having fresh plants in a kitchen or living room? Do you think winter makes it harder to grow plants outdoors? 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。 herb /urb/ [noun] – a plant used for food, medicine, or smell A herb is added to tea to improve flavor and aroma. weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the condition of the air outside, such as cold or heat Bad weather delayed travel plans at the airport. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – one item used to make food or…
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First wheelchair user reaches space in historic commercial flight

2026年1月18日

space mission

©(Blue Origin via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about traveling to space? If you could float without gravity for a short time, what would you like to do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spaceflight /SPEYS-flahyt/ [noun] – a journey into outer space The country planned a spaceflight to test new technology. suborbital /suhb-AWR-bi-tl/ [adjective] – related to a flight that goes into space but does not go around Earth The company tested a suborbital flight for research purposes. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a line that shows where…
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First wheelchair user reaches space in historic commercial flight

2026年1月18日

space mission

©(Blue Origin via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The company reported unprecedented growth during the first year of operation. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to operate or function without human control The factory uses autonomous machines to increase production speed. accessibility /ak-ses-uh-BIL-uh-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being easy to enter, use, or reach Online services increased accessibility to public information. weightlessness /WAYT-luh-snuhs/ [noun] – the condition of having no apparent weight Scientists studied weightlessness during aircraft research flights. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action intended to solve…
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