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Study warns of microbial risks in reusable water bottles without proper cleaning

2025年11月25日

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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison 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 in your country use reusable bottles? Have you ever used the same water bottle for several days? 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 That song is prevalent on the radio today. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust can accumulate on furniture over time. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – necessary for the success or continued existence of something. Water is vital for human life. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – working…
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Invasive beetle threatens Hawaii’s key agricultural and cultural trees

2025年11月24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 an insect on a tree or plant? Do you think insects are more helpful or harmful to plants? 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。 waste /weyst/ [noun] – unwanted material or leftover matter After the storm, the road was covered with small pieces of plastic waste. pest /pest/ [noun] – an animal or insect that damages plants or causes problems Farmers reported that a new garden pest was destroying their tomato plants. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown or animals are…
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Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi causes widespread devastation

2025年11月23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 experienced a strong typhoon in your area? Do you know what the government usually does after a natural disaster? 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。 devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting]/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The fire was devastating to the small village. violent /VAHY-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – using or involving force to hurt or damage A violent storm hit the island last night. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – large in size, amount, or degree The school library has an extensive book collection. agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] –…
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Switzerland seeks UNESCO recognition for yodeling as intangible cultural heritage

2025年11月22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 heard people singing in the mountains? Do you know any traditional songs from your country? If so, what is the song about? If not, which song would you like to learn? 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。 captivating /KAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] – holding your attention by being extremely interesting or beautiful The singer’s voice was very captivating during the concert. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real, true, or what people say it is This restaurant serves authentic Japanese food. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined…
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Montclair’s weekly bike bus promotes safe and sustainable school travel

2025年11月21日

New Jersey

©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus 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 riding a bicycle? Do you think riding a bike is good for your health? 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。 ride /rahyd/ [noun] – a trip or journey on something like a bicycle, bus, or horse We joined a charity ride to raise money for the local hospital. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit for measuring distance (1 mile = about 1.6 kilometers) The town is about five miles away from the nearest train station. neighbor /NEY-ber/ [noun] – a…
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ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence

2025年11月20日

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©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, 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 astronauts working in space? Do you know any countries that have sent people to space? 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。 monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or difficult to achieve Building the bridge was a monumental task for the workers. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you to do Good cooperation makes the project easy to finish. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important and having a strong influence…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi batters Central Philippines

2025年11月19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 experienced a strong typhoon in your area? Can a typhoon cause problems in a 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。 suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] – to stop something for a short time or until a later time The teacher suspended the class because of the storm. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including all or almost all details or facts The school made a comprehensive plan for emergencies. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of working together for a common goal Cooperation helps people rebuild after disasters. stability…
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Japan launches new H3 rocket with HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft

2025年11月18日

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©(Kotaro Ueda/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。 Have you ever imagined what Earth looks like from space? Would you feel nervous or happy to see a rocket take off? 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。 agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – an organization or office that provides a particular service or manages certain activities The travel agency helped plan the group’s trip to Europe. spacecraft /SPEYS-kraft/ [noun] – a vehicle designed to travel in outer space The spacecraft carried a telescope to study distant stars. tool /tool/ [noun] – object or device used…
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Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase

2025年11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。 Do people use oil to make products such as gasoline and plastic? Can oil prices change in different countries because of market conditions? 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, number, or degree The number of trees will increase after the planting event. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – having many parts that are difficult to understand The new machine is too complex for young students. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch or check something carefully over time Doctors monitor the patient’s heart…
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Discovery of two rare dinosaur mummies in Wyoming offers profound insight into prehistoric preservation

2025年11月16日

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©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago 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 visited a museum that showed dinosaur fossils or bones? Have you ever seen a science program on TV or the internet? 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。 preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from being damaged or destroyed The museum works hard to preserve old paintings. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The moon is visible in the night sky. detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a single piece of…
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