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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

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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。 Is it good to save money every month? Can talking about money help an individual? 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。 save /seyv/ [verb] – to keep money instead of spending it She saves money every month. debt /det/ [noun] – money that someone owes He paid his credit card debt. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that someone buys That bag was an expensive purchase. rent /rent/ [verb] – to pay to use something that belongs to someone else They rent a small apartment. start /start/ [verb] – to…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics

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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott 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。 Has watching the Olympics ever made another country more interesting? Has collecting small items ever been exciting? 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。 crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident involving a vehicle or person The skier had a crash during the race. medal /MED-l/ [noun] – a metal award given as a prize The athlete won a gold medal. village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a place where people live, smaller than a town Athletes stay together in the Olympic village. trade /treyd/ [verb] – to give something…
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Cortina Olympic Village hosts 1,400 athletes as 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games preparations intensify

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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott 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 watched the Winter Olympics? Have you ever stayed in a place away from home for school or sports? 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。 village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a place where people live, smaller than a town The athletes are staying in a village near Cortina. valley /VAL-ee/ [noun] – low land between mountains or hills The village is in a mountain valley in Italy. temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – lasting for only a short time The village is a temporary home for the…
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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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