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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop

2025年12月24日

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©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) 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 enjoy looking at holiday decorations? Do you prefer handmade items over machine-made items? 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。 gain /geyn/ [verb] – to receive or get something, usually gradually The new singer quickly gained fans after releasing a popular song. offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to give someone the chance to accept something The company offered a new training program to help employees learn more skills. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – a plan or drawing that shows how something will look The art class displayed…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers

2025年12月23日

Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land

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 theme park? Would you try an attraction many times if you really liked it? 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 achieve something The team reached its target after months of hard work. ride /rahyd/ [noun] – a trip or experience on a machine or vehicle, often in a theme park The children enjoyed many rides at the summer festival. goal /gohl/ [noun] – something a person aims to achieve Finishing the marathon became a personal goal…
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Genetics legacy reexamined as Watson’s contributions resurface

2025年12月22日

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©AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, 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 learned about DNA before? Do you know any scientists from history? 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。 structure /Pronunciation: STRUHK-cher/ [noun] – the way something is built or organized. The bridge structure is very strong. record /REK-ord/ [noun] – information written or kept for others to see The team kept a record of the scores. assist /verb/ [uh-SIST] – to help Nurses assist doctors at the hospital. develop /dih-VEL-up/ [verb] – to grow or make something better Plants develop when they get sunlight….
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California issues warning after rise in wild mushroom poisonings

2025年12月21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 mushrooms growing outside? Have you ever heard a warning about food or nature before? 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。 outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an event or action The final outcome of the meeting was a new plan for the project. failure /FEYL-yer/ [noun] – the state of not working or not succeeding The report explained that long-term pollution can cause lung failure in severe cases. mistake /mi-STEYK/ [noun] – an action or decision that is wrong The teacher said…
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Second elephant calf of 2025 marks historic breeding milestone at Columbus Zoo

2025年12月20日

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©Amanda Carberry/Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 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。 What zoo animals have you seen before? What baby animals are often born in zoos? 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。 arrival /uh-RY-vuhl/ [noun] – when someone or something comes to a place The arrival of the bus made everyone relax. habitat /HAB-uh-tat/ [noun] – the place where an animal or plant lives Birds live in a forest habitat. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe Trees protect animals from heat. routine /roo-TEEN/ [noun] – something done regularly Cleaning…
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Experts warn of rising winter risks for pets as temperatures drop

2025年12月19日

Dog in snow

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 cold weather can be hard for some animals? Do you think pets need extra care during winter? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – guidance or suggestions about what to do The doctor gave advice on how to prevent dehydration during hot weather. fur /fur/ [noun] – the hair on the body of an animal The rabbit’s fur became thicker as spring ended and the weather changed. risk /risk/ [noun] – the chance of something dangerous or harmful happening Drivers face a higher…
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Takaichi’s work pledge leads to rising fashion trends and public enthusiasm

2025年12月18日

PM

©(Kyodo News 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 pay attention to a person’s style, like their bag or haircut, when you see them online? Have you ever bought something because it became popular on 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。 speech /speech/ [noun] – a talk given to an audience The athlete gave a short speech at the ceremony to thank her supporters. topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject that people talk or write about The new safety rules became a major topic during the community meeting. style /stahyl/…
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Autoimmune disorders reexamined as Massachusetts lupus case highlights diagnostic gaps

2025年12月17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。 Are long-term illnesses often mentioned in news stories? Are medical tests commonly used to find health problems? 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。 persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The town had persistent rain last week. diagnostic /adjective/ [dahy-uhg-NOS-tik] – used for finding what illness a person has A diagnostic test checks health. episode /EP-uh-sohdz/ [noun] – short events or periods of something happening The student had episodes of coughing. intervene /in-ter-VEEN// [verb] – to step in to stop something from getting worse Teachers intervene when…
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Local wedding flowers show growing interest in sustainability

2025年12月16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 like seeing flowers at events such as weddings or parties? Do you prefer fresh flowers or dried flowers for decoration? 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。 couple /KUHP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are in a romantic relationship or marry Many couples now prefer simple celebrations instead of big parties. bride /brahyd/ [noun] – a woman on her wedding day The bride prepared her own gifts for the guests to make the event more personal. refrigeration /ri-frij-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of keeping something cold to preserve…
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Wisconsin archaeologists confirm 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota after new mapping

2025年12月15日

©Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society 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 old things been found in lakes in your country? Do people travel by boat 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。 region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a large area of a country This region has many small towns. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something safe Workers preserve the old building. navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] – to find a way across an area The boat can navigate calm water. locale /loh-KAL/ [noun] – a place where something happens The locale is famous…
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