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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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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. 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 space or rocket video? Do you find space travel interesting? 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。 historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important in history The city held a historic meeting to change local laws. wheelchair /WEEL-chair/ [noun] – a chair with wheels used for mobility by a person who cannot walk The airport provided a wheelchair for passengers who needed mobility support. accident /AK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an unexpected event that causes harm The road was closed after a traffic accident. pilot…
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CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology

2026年1月17日

arti

©AP Photo/Abbie Parr 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 CES before? What machines help people today? 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。 smart /SMAHRT/ [adjective] – using technology A smart device saves time. clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand The plan is clear. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – not dangerous Airports must stay safe. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – time after now The future looks exciting. useful /YOOS-fuhl/ [adjective] – helping someone Robots are useful at airports. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation….
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks

2026年1月16日

home

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 help clean or organize your home? Do you think checking a home often can prevent problems? 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。 household /HOUS-hohld/ [noun] – a group of people living in one home Each household in the area received safety information from the city. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time or money for something Many students spend several hours a day studying online. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the worth of something Property value can change due to local development. delayed /dih-LEYD/ [adjective] – happening later…
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Adult reading for pleasure continues to decline in the digital age

2026年1月15日

reading

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 reading in your free time? Do you think screens take time away from reading? 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。 decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become smaller in number, amount, or level Air pollution levels decrease during rainy seasons. enjoyment /en-JOI-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of pleasure or happiness Many people find enjoyment in listening to music after work. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [noun] – a plan that shows when activities or events happen The work schedule changed due to the new project. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a…
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“Avatar: Fire and Ash” earns $345 million worldwide in opening weekend

2026年1月14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 movies in theaters? Have you heard of the Avatar movie series? 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。 earn /ERND/ [verb] – to get money for work or sales The movie earned a lot of money. holiday /HOL-i-dey/ [noun] – a special time when people rest or celebrate Many people travel during holidays. worldwide /WURLD-wahyd/ [adverb] – in many countries around the world The movie was popular worldwide. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – an opinion about a movie, book, or product The movie got good reviews. future…
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Invasive fish species threaten fishing communities in the Mediterranean

2026年1月13日

invasive fish

©(AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) 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 eating fish or seafood? Would you try a new kind of fish if it was safe to eat? 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the level of heat or cold in a place Rising temperature affects energy use in large cities. survey /SUR-vey/ [noun] – a study that collects information from people or data A government survey shows changes in public transportation use. toxic /TOK-sik/ [adjective] – harmful or poisonous Toxic chemicals were found near the factory area. removal…
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Finland uses early education to strengthen media literacy against fake news

2026年1月12日

Finland

©(AP Photo/James Brooks) 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 read or watch news online every day? Do you sometimes feel unsure if online information is true? 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。 lesson /LES-uhn/ [noun] – a period of teaching on one subject The science lesson starts with a short explanation from the teacher. preschool /PREE-skool/ [noun] – a school for young children before elementary school The child began preschool at the age of four. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get or receive something The plan gained support after the company shared clear…
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Instacart ends experimental variable pricing program after fairness concerns emerge

2026年1月11日

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©AP Photo/Richard Drew, 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。 Do stores always have the same prices? Is clear pricing important? 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。 price /PRAHY-siz/ [noun] – how much something costs The store shows clear prices online. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – a business that sells goods or services The company sells groceries online. fair /fair/ [adjective] – treating people in the same way and not cheating Fair prices help customers feel safe. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to understand The app is simple to use. immediately /ih-MEE-dee-uht-lee/ [adjective] – right away…
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