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Finland uses early education to strengthen media literacy against fake news

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©(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

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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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Department stores invest in beauty technology as AI and social media reshape shopping

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©AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura 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。 Where do people usually buy makeup? What makes shopping fun? 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。 reduce /ri-DOOST/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. Store visits were reduced last year. large /lahrj/ [adjective] – big in size or amount The beauty market is large. comfortable /comfortable /KUHM-fer-tuh-buhl// [adjective] – feeling relaxed Chairs make the store comfortable. interesting /IN-truh-sting/ [adjective] – holding attention New tools make shopping interesting. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – change to fit new situations…
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Rapid warming changes ice and wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula

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©(AP Photo/Mark Baker) 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 living in a very cold place would be difficult? Do you think studying nature can help protect 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。 absorb /ab-ZAWRB/ [verb] – to take in or soak up something The forest can absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – the layer of gases surrounding the Earth Smoke from factories can affect the atmosphere over large cities. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a regular or repeated way something happens Scientists studied weather patterns…
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The memoir Nobody’s Girl reaches one million copies worldwide

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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 read books about real life? Do books help people learn ideas? 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。 publish /PUB-lish/ [verb] – to make a book available The company published a new book. copy /KOP-ee/ [noun] – one book She bought one copy. public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] – relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people She listens to public opinion. discussion /di-SKUH-shuhn/ [noun] – people talking about ideas The class had a discussion. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give…
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Haruki Murakami honored in New York with major literary awards for global cultural impact

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©AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, 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 writers receive awards? What events do people enjoy? 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。 career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or work someone does for a long time The writer has a long career in books. audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the group of people who watch or listen to a performance The audience listened carefully to the reading. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the ideas, customs, and art of a group of people Music is an important part of culture. respect /ri-SPEKT/ [noun] – a…
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Kenyan elephant sanctuary gains global attention for indigenous-led conservation and community development

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©John Dowling 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 seen animals at a zoo or sanctuary? Do you help animals in the community? 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。 important //im-PAWR-tnt// [adjective] – having a lot of value or meaning Elephants are important animals. safe /SAYF/ [adjective] – not dangerous The milk is safe for elephants. job /JOB/ [noun] – work people do for money The sanctuary gives jobs to locals. strong /STRONG/ [adjective] – healthy and powerful The elephants grow strong. together /tuh-GETH-er/ [adective] – with others People work together at…
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Rescued lion and bear begin new lives in German sanctuaries

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©(Four Paws 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 watching videos about animals online? Do you think animals feel safe when they live near 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。 private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – not public and owned by one person or group The meeting was held in a private room away from the public. case /keys/ [noun] – a specific situation or event that is being examined The case raised questions about safety rules in schools. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing and not finished The city is dealing with…
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Panda twins at Ueno Zoological Gardens prepare for return to China

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©(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) 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 visited a zoo? Do you think animals can help people learn about nature? 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。 giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – very large in size A giant ship entered the harbor early in the morning. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a formal decision or plan accepted by two or more sides The schools signed an agreement to share learning resources. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – fixed or known but not exact The library is closed for a certain period during repairs. crowd /kroud/…
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Renewable-energy plan near Atacama site raises alarm over risks to global astronomy research

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©AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, 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 science projects been discussed in your school or community? Have any development plans caused concern 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to become larger in amount or number Prices can increase during holidays. disturb /di-STURB/ [verb] – to interrupt or make something stop Loud sounds can disturb someone sleeping. change /verb/ [CHEYNJ] – to make or become different New rules can change how people work. block /verb/ [to stop something from passing] – A tall building can…
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