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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

2025年12月30日

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©Heritage Auctions 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 movie posters before? Have you heard of expensive things in the news? 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。 admire /ad-MAHY-er/ [verb] – to respect or like something Many fans admire the old poster. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [verb] – to buy something They made a big purchase at the store. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb] – to show something in a picture The poster depicts two people standing together. visual /Pronunciation: /VIZH-oo-uhl// [adjective] – related to seeing This picture has a strong visual design. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/…
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NASA probes Maven Spacecraft communications failure after sudden loss of signal at Mars

2025年12月29日

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©NASA/LASP/CU Boulder 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 heard any space stories before? Have you seen problems with machines 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。 locate /LOH-kayt/ [verb] – to find the position of something The team tried to locate the problem. confirm /kun-FERM/ [verb] – to say that something is true NASA must confirm the spacecraft’s condition. maintain /mayn-TAYN/ [verb] – to continue something without stopping NASA wants to maintain the signal. disrupt /dis-RUPT/ [verb] – to interrupt something Solar activity can disrupt signals. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to…
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New eyeglass lenses approved to slow childhood nearsightedness

2025年12月28日

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©(Luxottica 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。 Is it hard for you to see things that are far away? Do you think spending more time indoors can affect 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。 estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make a guess about the size, number, or amount of something Scientists estimate that the project will take six months to complete. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to begin to have an illness or problem Some children develop sleep problems when they do not get enough rest. screen /skreen/ [noun] – a flat surface…
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Italian cuisine recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

2025年12月27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 enjoy trying food from other countries? Have you ever eaten a meal that felt special or different from normal? 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。 cuisine /kwi-ZEEN/ [noun] – a style or type of cooking, especially from a particular country or region Japanese cuisine is known for fresh ingredients and simple flavors. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/ [noun] – an action or activity done in a regular, traditional, or special way A morning tea ritual is important in some families because it helps them start the day calmly. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/…
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Calisthenics gains momentum as experts highlight accessible, low-equipment fitness options

2025年12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。 Are simple exercises in fitness programs? Do people have reasons for doing home workouts? 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。 attainable /uh-TEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – possible to achieve. A short workout is attainable for many people. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – not too strong or too weak; in the middle. A moderate workout is easy for beginners. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something steady Weights can help stabilize the body in some exercises. emphasize /verb/ [EM-fuh-sahyz] – to show that something is important Trainers emphasize good form in workouts. technique…
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Travel Tuesday promotions expand as airlines and hotels target post-holiday slowdown

2025年12月25日

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©AP Photo/George Walker IV 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 special sale days have been talked about in your area? What travel ads have you seen on TV or online? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to tell people something officially The company will announce a new sale today. compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to look at two things to see how they are different or similar Many people compare prices before buying tickets. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to show that something is true Experts confirm that some deals are not…
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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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