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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

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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 a tick before? Do you like hiking or gardening during warm weather? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – the act of using the teeth or mouth to cut into something Doctors are seeing more mosquito bites this month because of the rainy weather. usual /YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening regularly or normally The park has more visitors than usual during the holiday season. summer /SUHM-er/ [noun] – the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn We often go to the…
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Carbon capture projects face criticism over costs and effectiveness

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©(AP Photo/LM Otero) 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 smoke coming from a factory? Have you heard of machines that help clean the air? 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。 power plant /POW-er plant/ [noun] – a place where electricity is made for homes, schools, or businesses The new power plant uses wind to make electricity for the city. send /send/ [verb] – to cause something to go from one place to another The machine sends clean water to all the houses in the village. site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place…
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Casa Pedro in Madrid challenges Guinness title for oldest restaurant

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©(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) 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 family-owned restaurants are better than big chain restaurants? Have you ever seen a world record in a book or on TV? 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。 famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known by many people That city is famous for its beautiful beaches. hire /HAI-ur/ [verb] – to give someone a job or pay someone to do a task They hired a guide to show them around the mountain. explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear or easy to understand The coach…
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London’s hidden wartime tunnels set to open in 2028 as historic attraction

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©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) 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 visiting historical places? Do you enjoy learning about the past? 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。 tunnel /TUHN-l/ [noun] – a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people The workers built tunnels under the mountain for the new train route. bomb /bom/ [noun] – a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or hurt people or to damage buildings The army found old bombs buried near the airfield. visitor /VIZ-i-ter/ [noun] – someone who goes to a…
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Robotaxi competition grows as Waymo launches service in Atlanta

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©(AP Photo/Terry Chea, 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 imagined what cars in the future will look like? Have you heard of a robotaxi 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a system that helps people by doing work or providing something useful The bus service starts at 6 a.m. and ends at 10 p.m. every day. area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a part of a place or region The children are playing in the park’s picnic area. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit of measurement for distance…
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GPS pet trackers gain popularity in urban areas amid rising concerns over lost animals

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©(AP Photo/Kelvin Chan) 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 helped someone look for a lost pet? Do you think technology can help people take care of 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。 collar /KOL-er/ [noun] – a band worn around an animal’s neck The dog wears a red collar with its name on it. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to join or link to something so it works together The computer will not connect to the internet. location /loh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a place or position The map shows the location of the…
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Scientists confirm 4.16-billion-year-old rocks in Quebec

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©Jonathan O’Neil 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 read or watched something about very old rocks? Do you know any places in the world where scientists study old rocks? 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。 different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [noun] – not the same as another or each other My shoes are different colors. billion /BIL-yuhn/ [noun] – the number 1,000,000,000 Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. movement /MOOV-muhnt/ [noun] – a change in position or place The cat made a quick movement under the table. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a…
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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration

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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 watched a movie about racing? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? 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。 popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Ice cream is a popular dessert in summer. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – showing things as they are in real life That movie has realistic pictures of animals. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – a report giving an opinion about a film, book, etc. She wrote a review about the new movie. film /film/ [noun] –…
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Music program brings comfort to shelter animals in U.S. cities

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©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) 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 or visited an animal shelter? Do you think animals feel emotions like humans do? 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。 calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful and not angry, worried, or excited The teacher used a soft voice to keep the children calm during the fire drill. musician /myoo-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job Many musicians performed at the school concert. scared /skaird/ [adjective] – afraid or frightened The loud thunder made the baby feel…
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Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise

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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 doing sports in the summer? Have you ever taken a break because the weather was too hot? 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。 sport /spawrt/ [noun] – a physical activity or game, usually done for fun or competition Many schools offer different sports like basketball, swimming, and volleyball. sign /sahyn/ [noun] – something that shows a warning or gives information The dark clouds were a sign that rain was coming. cool /kool/ [adjective] – a little cold or not hot The fan helped keep the room…
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