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Library book returned to San Antonio after 82 years

2025年9月13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。 Did you borrow a book from a library before? Have you ever found an old book 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed The museum has many notable paintings. durable /DOOR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to last a long time without becoming damaged The chair is made from durable wood. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something Winning the prize gave him prestige. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or…
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Vermont’s Dog Mountain marks 25 years of tribute to animals through art and nature

2025年9月12日

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©(AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart) 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 been to a park that made you feel relaxed? Do you think memories of pets are important to people? 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。 hillside /HIL-sahyd/ [noun] – the sloping side of a hill The small village was built on a hillside overlooking the river. note /noht/ [noun] – a short piece of writing to give information or express feelings Students left notes on the teacher’s desk to thank her for the lesson. memory /MEM-uh-ree/ [noun] – something remembered from the past…
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Global talks on plastic pollution end without agreement

2025年9月11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 often use plastic bags when shopping? Do you think it is easy to recycle plastic 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。 disagree /dis-uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have a different opinion or not accept something The students disagreed about which project idea was the best. percent /per-SENT/ [noun] – one part in every hundred, shown by the symbol % Sales of smartphones increased by 20 percent last year. explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear by giving details or reasons The teacher explained the rules…
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U.S. health experts urge consistent sleep routines ahead of new school year

2025年9月10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 usually go to bed at the same time before school days and on weekends? Did you find it hard to sleep after the last long vacation? 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。 distorted /dih-STAWR-tid/ [adjective] – changed in a bad or irregular way His daily routine was distorted by too much screen time. harmonious /hahr-MOH-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – having parts that are related or combined well The group worked in a harmonious way. approachable /uh-PROH-chuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easier to deal with, less intimidating, and more comfortable The math…
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Canada wildfires prompt U.S. lawmakers to urge stronger forest management

2025年9月9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 seen a large fire in person? Do you think smoke from fires can travel far? 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。 mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad Planting more trees can mitigate air pollution in cities. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone as their share of a total amount The school will allocate funds for new computers. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – necessary for the success or continued existence of something Water is vital for all living things….
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Early humans at the Nyayanga site show selective toolmaking behavior

2025年9月8日

stone age

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 collected stones, wood, or shells from nature? Have you ever thought about how people in the past lived? 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。 sharp /shahrp/ [adjective] – having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily The chef used a sharp knife to slice vegetables quickly. choice /chois/ [noun] – the act of selecting something from different options The student’s choice of topic made the presentation very interesting. site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place or location where something happens or is found The…
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Y2K fashion trends make a strong comeback worldwide

2025年9月7日

Y2K

©(Nicky Andrews 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 bought clothes from a secondhand shop? Do you think old-fashioned styles can look good 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。 style /stahyl/ [noun] – a way of doing, designing, or expressing something, especially in art, clothes, or behavior The restaurant has a modern style with simple furniture and bright lights. secondhand /SEK-uhnd-HAND/ [adjective] – not new; owned or used by someone else before She bought a secondhand phone because it was cheaper than a new one. logo /LOH-goh/ [noun] – symbol…
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Roblox game Grow a Garden surpasses Fortnite’s player record

2025年9月6日

roblox

©(Janzen Madsen 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 played a game where you can grow plants? Do you enjoy playing games with friends? 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 or enjoyed by many people Soccer is a popular sport in many countries. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – the best result or highest number ever achieved in something She set a new record for the fastest swim in the competition. calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful and quiet, without noise or excitement The library has a calm atmosphere…
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Study highlights gaps in public awareness of effective climate actions

2025年9月5日

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©AP Photo/Noah Berger, 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 think switching to electric cars helps most in reducing climate change? Do you think air travel releases the most greenhouse gases? 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。 pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – important because other things depend on it The meeting was a pivotal step in the company’s growth. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to The teacher will emphasize safety during the science experiment. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] – relating to people in general Public…
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Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

2025年9月4日

Alcohol

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 a health warning about alcohol? Do you think health messages can change people’s habits? 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。 amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of something She added a small amount of sugar to the coffee. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true or real Many students believe that studying every day helps them learn faster. change /cheynj/ [verb] – to make or become different The school changed the lunch menu to offer healthier food. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – something…
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