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NASA satellite reenters Earth’s atmosphere after solar activity accelerates orbital decay over Pacific Ocean

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©JHU/APL, 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。 Do satellites travel around Earth? Can old satellites fall back to Earth? 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。 spacecraft /SPAYS-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle that travels in space The spacecraft collected pictures of Earth. burn /BURN/ [verb] – to be destroyed by fire or heat Small pieces of the satellite burn in the air. launch /LAWNCH/ [verb] – to send a rocket or spacecraft into space The company plans to launch a new satellite. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about something carefully Scientists study…
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Front-yard vegetable gardens gain popularity

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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 vegetables? Do you have plants at home? 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。 yard /yahrd/ [noun] – an outdoor area of land next to or around a house The family planted flowers in the yard to make the house look nicer. common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – happening often or found in many places Electric bicycles are becoming common in many cities. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – a feeling of wanting to know more about something or take part in it Many students show interest in learning foreign languages….
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Lawmakers study ways to support locally grown flowers for Hawaiian lei

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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 people give flowers during celebrations in your country? Have you ever received flowers as a gift? 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。 lawmaker /LAW-mey-ker/ [noun] – a person who makes or changes laws in a government Lawmakers discussed new rules to improve road safety in the city. imported /im-POR-tid/ [adjective] – brought into a country from another country The supermarket sells imported fruit from several countries. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a plan or suggestion for people to consider or discuss The city council reviewed a proposal to build…
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Public concern about tap water increases demand for home filters

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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 drink tap water at home? Do you prefer cold water or room-temperature water? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at or get to a place The water will reach homes after passing through the treatment plant. pollutant /puh-LOOT-nt/ [noun] – a harmful substance that makes air, water, or land dirty or unsafe The factory released a pollutant into the river near the town. faucet /FAW-sit/ [noun] – a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe The hotel installed…
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Project Hail Mary arrives in theaters as Ryan Gosling leads new space adventure adapted from Andy Weir Novel

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©Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios 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 like space movies? Do astronauts travel far from Earth? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a story shown in a theater or on television The family watched a movie together. space /speys/ [noun] – the area outside Earth where the planets and stars are Astronauts travel in space. teacher /TEE-cher/ [noun] – a person whose job is to teach students The teacher explained the science lesson. friend /frend/ [noun] – a person that someone likes and trusts…
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Hawaii lawmakers consider measures to support locally grown flowers in traditional Lei industry

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©AP Photo/Mengshin Lin 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 give flowers during celebrations? Do tourists buy local gifts when traveling? 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。 tourist /TOOR-ist/ [noun] – a person who travels to a place for fun The tourist visited many beaches in Hawaii. flower /FLOU-er/ [noun] – the colorful part of a plant that grows seeds The flower in the garden smells sweet. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and traditions of a group of people Music and food are part of culture. shop /shop/ [noun] – a place…
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Research shows mental activities may delay cognitive decline

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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 sometimes try to learn new things in your free time? Do you believe exercise can help your body and mind? 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。 memory /MEM-uh-ree/ [noun] – the ability to remember information or past events Regular practice can improve memory in students who study a new language. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – a sign that shows a person may have a disease or health problem A headache can be a symptom of stress or lack of sleep. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage activity or…
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Offline hobbies gain popularity among young adults

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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 have a hobby that you enjoy in your free time? Have you ever learned a hobby from the internet or 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。 pottery /POT-uh-ree/ [noun] – the art or activity of making objects from clay The community center offers pottery classes for people who want to learn a creative hobby. craft /kraft/ [noun] – a skill or activity of making things by hand The school club teaches craft activities such as paper folding and painting. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal premieres bold “The Bride!” reimagining of classic Frankenstein story in major Hollywood production

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©Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/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 like movies? Do you watch movies in a cinema? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a story shown on a screen The movie was fun to watch. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a person who makes a film The director worked hard on the film. story /STAWR-ee/ [noun] – a description of events The story is easy to understand. people /PEE-puhl/ [noun] – persons in general Many people watched the film. actor /AK-ter/ [noun] – a person who acts…
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Stella McCartney highlights animal welfare and sustainable fashion at Paris show featuring live horses

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©AP Photo/Tom Nicholson 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 fashion? (Yes/No) Do you know what a fashion show is? (Yes/No) 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。 show /shoh/ [noun] – a public event where people watch something The fashion show was very exciting. horse /haws/ [noun] – a large animal used for riding The horse walked around the field. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – a person who shows clothes The model wore a new dress. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – the way something looks The dress has a simple design. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun] –…
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