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Climate change intensified deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, study finds

2025年9月30日

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©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, 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 ever read about wildfires in the news? Do high temperatures and droughts cause fires? 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。 severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious The storm caused severe damage to the small houses. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is crucial to drink water on hot days. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Babies are vulnerable to sickness without good care. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective]…
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Japan expands matcha production as global demand surges

2025年9月29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 to drink tea? Have you ever taken part in a tea ceremony? 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。 record /REK-erd/ [noun] – an official document that shows facts or events School records showed that the student had perfect attendance last year. machine /muh-SHEEN/ [noun] – a piece of equipment with moving parts that is used to do work Factories use machines to make cars quickly and efficiently. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make or create something, especially by growing or manufacturing The factory produces thousands of…
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Polish village preserves lace heritage while attracting world fashion houses

2025年9月28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 handmade items more than factory-made items? Would you like to try making something by hand, like sewing or crocheting? 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 small group of houses and buildings in the countryside, smaller than a town The village near the river is known for its beautiful gardens. lace /leys/ [noun] – a delicate cloth made with patterns of holes, often by hand with thread The bride wore a veil made of lace during the ceremony. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] –…
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Scientists record rare view of star exploding in Milky Way

2025年9月27日

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©Ethan Tweedie/W. M. Keck Observatory 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 looked at the stars at night? Do you think stars are mysterious? 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。 surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The surface of the lake was calm and clear. explanation /ek-spluh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the details or reasons given to make something clear The guide gave an easy explanation of the map. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something for the first time The discovery of old coins made…
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Midwest corn farmers struggle with 2025 weather shifts as record harvest forecast

2025年9月26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 hot weather, or do you prefer cool weather? Would you enjoy working on a farm, or would you rather live in the city? 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。 uncertain /uhn-SUR-tn/ [adjective] – not clearly known or decided The bus time is uncertain because the road is closed. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect The medicine caused an adverse effect on his health. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount, importance, or value The company made a substantial profit this year. persistent…
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California lawmakers scheduled to decide on food allergen bill

2025年9月25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 avoided a food because you thought it might be unsafe? Do you usually check what ingredients are in the food you eat? 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。 lawmaker /LAW-mey-ker/ [noun] – a person who makes or passes laws in a government The lawmakers voted on a new education policy. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or as part of it This soup contains chicken and vegetables. reaction /ree-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – a response of the body or mind to something (such as food, medicine,…
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Scientists report success in efforts to restore red-legged frogs

2025年9月24日

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©(AP Photo/Gregory Bull) 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 frog in real life? Do you think climate change is dangerous for 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。 disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to stop being seen or to no longer exist The wildflowers that once grew on the hillside have disappeared after years of drought. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of building or creating new things such as houses, roads, or industries Many trees were cut down because of new development for a shopping center. sign /sahyn/ [noun] –…
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German economy contracts 0.3% in Q2 2025 amid tariffs and weak spending

2025年9月23日

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©AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, 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 ever read news about a country’s economy going down? Do you know about factories or buildings that help the economy grow? 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。 crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good sleep is crucial for staying healthy. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan or goal The teacher made a strategic plan for the test. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important enough to be noticed The team made considerable progress this month. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective]…
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

2025年9月22日

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, 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 being a boss is a difficult job? Do you think bosses usually have more responsibility than workers? 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。 sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – a part of society or an area of activity The health sector helps many people every day. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – something that needs great effort to do Climbing the mountain was a big challenge. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – involving many parts that are difficult to understand The math problem was complex for me….
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience

2025年9月21日

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©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin 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 thought about what job you want in the future? Do you think technology makes it harder to get a job? 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。 prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Mobile phones are prevalent in schools today. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something Heavy rain can hinder a football game. aspire /uh-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something very much or hope to achieve something She aspires to be…
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