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U.S. stocks rise as Nvidia leads rally after major AI chip deal with Meta

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©AP Photo/Richard Drew 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 know what the stock market is? Do you know what artificial intelligence is? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to become bigger or higher Prices increase when demand is high. happy /HAP-ee/ [adjective] – feeling pleased and positive Investors felt happy after good news. worried /WUR-eed/ [adjective] – feeling nervous about problems People were worried about high costs. change /CHAYNJ/ [verb] – to become different Technology can change many jobs. hope /HOHP/ [verb] – to want something good to happen…
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More US employees seek caregiver benefits as the population ages

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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 adults around you feel busy with work and family duties? Is working from home getting common 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。 employee /em-PLOI-ee/ [noun] – a person who works for an organization The company offers training programs for each employee. task /task/ [noun] – a piece of work that needs to be done The teacher gives each student a task to complete. unpaid /un-PEYD/ [adjective] – not receiving money for work or time The project included unpaid overtime during busy weeks. policy /POL-uh-see/ [noun]…
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball

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©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, 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 like watching sports games? Have you ever seen a fun trend at a game or event? 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。 term /turm/ [noun] – a word or phrase with a specific meaning The teacher explained the term before starting the lesson. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of strong interest or happiness There was excitement in the classroom before the school trip. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to know or identify something because it is familiar Many people recognized the logo from…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks

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©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 film awards happen every year? Why do people watch them? Are trophies usually handmade? Why or why not? 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。 factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building where goods are made The factory makes cars every day. metal /MET-l/ [noun] – a hard material such as iron or bronze The chair is made of metal. polish /POL-ish/ [noun] – to make something clean and shiny She polished the table before dinner. careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving attention to avoid mistakes The student…
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Fennell’s Wuthering Heights tops the North American box office with a $34.8M holiday debut

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©Warner Bros. Pictures 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 many people watch movies on holidays? Do romantic movies become popular in February? 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。 audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the people who watch a movie or show The audience clapped after the movie ended. ticket /TIK-it/ [noun] – a piece of paper or digital pass to enter a place She bought a ticket for the movie. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens because of an action The test result made the student happy. different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not…
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McDonald’s reports strong Q4 growth driven by promotions and lower prices

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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke, 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 eat fast food often? Do discounts make food more attractive? 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。 value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – good quality for the price Customers want good value when buying meals. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to change or influence something Bad weather can affect restaurant visits. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better The company wants to improve its menu. interested /IN-truh-stid/ [adjective] – wanting to know or learn more Customers are interested in new promotions. satisfied /SAT-is-fahyd/ [adjective] – feeling…
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Romantic gift-giving in Zimbabwe reflects changing economic values

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©(AP Photo/Duke Monari) 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 give gifts on special days like Valentine’s Day? Would you like to receive money 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a general change or development that becomes popular A new trend in online learning appeared during the past year. vendor /VEN-der/ [noun] – a person who sells goods, especially in a market The street vendor sold snacks near the school. scrap /skrap/ [noun] – a small piece of unwanted material The workshop collected scrap from old…
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories

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©Cusack Lab 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 already tried babysitting? Do babies learn about objects early? 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。 clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand or see The picture was clear and easy to see. strong /STRAWNG/ [adjective] – more powerful or effective The baby showed stronger brain activity. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – necessary or useful The study is important for doctors. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – protected from danger The babies stayed safe in the scanner. calm /Calm /KAHM// [adjective] – relaxed and not nervous The…
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Wartime love letters reveal life and relationships during World War II

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©(AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall) 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 read a story based on real letters? Do you think old letters should be protected carefully? 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。 digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using computer or electronic technology The school uses digital tools to share homework with students. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something as part of a group or total The tour will include a visit to the museum. separate /SEP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause people or things to be apart A wall can separate two rooms…
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License plate reader surveillance prompts legal and privacy debate

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©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, 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。 Have you seen cameras on roads or streets before? Do you believe people should know when cameras collect information? 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。 federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government of a country Federal laws apply to all states in the country. barrel /BAR-uhl/ [noun] – a large round container used to hold or cover things The workers stored tools inside a metal barrel. notice /NOH-tis/ [noun] – public information or warning given to people The school sent a notice…
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