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Takaichi’s work pledge leads to rising fashion trends and public enthusiasm

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©(Kyodo News 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。 Do you pay attention to a person’s style, like their bag or haircut, when you see them online? Have you ever bought something because it became popular on social media? 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。 speech /speech/ [noun] – a talk given to an audience The athlete gave a short speech at the ceremony to thank her supporters. topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject that people talk or write about The new safety rules became a major topic during the community meeting. style /stahyl/…
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Autoimmune disorders reexamined as Massachusetts lupus case highlights diagnostic gaps

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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。 Are long-term illnesses often mentioned in news stories? Are medical tests commonly used to find health 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。 persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The town had persistent rain last week. diagnostic /adjective/ [dahy-uhg-NOS-tik] – used for finding what illness a person has A diagnostic test checks health. episode /EP-uh-sohdz/ [noun] – short events or periods of something happening The student had episodes of coughing. intervene /in-ter-VEEN// [verb] – to step in to stop something from getting worse Teachers intervene when…
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Local wedding flowers show growing interest in sustainability

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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 seeing flowers at events such as weddings or parties? Do you prefer fresh flowers or dried flowers for decoration? 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。 couple /KUHP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are in a romantic relationship or marry Many couples now prefer simple celebrations instead of big parties. bride /brahyd/ [noun] – a woman on her wedding day The bride prepared her own gifts for the guests to make the event more personal. refrigeration /ri-frij-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of keeping something cold to preserve…
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Wisconsin archaeologists confirm 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota after new mapping

©Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society 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 old things been found in lakes in your country? Do people travel by boat in your area? 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。 region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a large area of a country This region has many small towns. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something safe Workers preserve the old building. navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] – to find a way across an area The boat can navigate calm water. locale /loh-KAL/ [noun] – a place where something happens The locale is famous…
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Studies link gratitude traditions to widespread growth in U.S. volunteer efforts

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©AP Photo/Rick Bownmer, 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 people celebrate special events in your city? Do people in your area do activities to help others? 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。 community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people who live in the same place The community worked together to clean the road. support /verb/ [suh-PORT] – to help someone Friends support each other in school. motivate /verb/ [MOH-tuh-veyt] – to make someone want to do something Good words can motivate a friend. tradition /noun/ [truh-DISH-uhn] – a belief or custom people follow Eating…
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Scientists detect possible lightning on Mars

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©(NASA via AP, 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 you enjoy learning about space or planets? Would you like to listen to sounds recorded on another planet? 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。 sign /sahyn/ [noun] – an indication that something may be true or happening Doctors found signs of improvement in the patient’s condition. microphone /MAHY-kruh-fohn/ [noun] – a device used to record or amplify sound The reporter used a microphone to record the interview. storm /stawrm/ [noun] – a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, or another disturbance Heavy storms…
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Airlines face disruptions after software problem found in Airbus A320 jets

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©(Takahiko Kanbara/Kyodo News 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。 Do you feel excited when you think about traveling by airplane? Do you think a busy travel season makes trips more stressful? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen later than planned The meeting was delayed because the speaker arrived late. aircraft /AIR-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels through the air (such as a plane) The aircraft landed safely after flying through heavy rain. incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event that is unusual or unexpected The…
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U.S. turkey production faces significant strain after disease outbreaks and rising costs

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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 enjoy eating special foods during holidays? Have you ever noticed food becoming more expensive in your area? 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。 expensive /ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – costing a lot of money The new smartphone became expensive after the store raised its prices. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a thing that influences or causes a result Several factors slowed the project, including bad weather and late deliveries. weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the condition of the air outside, such as temperature, rain, or wind The cold weather reduced the…
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Tiger trafficking intensifies despite global protection efforts

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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 imagined what it is like to see a tiger in the wild? Do you think people should stop buying products made from wild animals? 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。 trade /treyd/ [noun] – the buying, selling, or exchanging of goods The police stopped the illegal trade of rare birds at the airport. drop /drop/ [verb] – to become less in number, amount, or level The number of visitors to the museum dropped after the heavy storm. claw /klaw/ [noun] – the sharp nail of an…
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“KPop Demon Hunters” secures Oscar eligibility after completing U.S. theatrical run

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©Netflix 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。 Did any animated movies that became very popular get watched recently? Was any information about movie awards, such as the Oscars, learned before? 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。 noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed The museum had a noteworthy painting near the main door. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of influence or power The influential teacher helped many students choose good goals. impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – making someone feel admiration or respect The singer gave an impressive show…
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