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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves

2025年10月5日

wolf

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 been near a farm with animals like cows, sheep, or goats? Have you ever seen news or stories about wolves or other wild 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – the line that separates two areas, countries, or regions The town is close to the border between France and Spain. noise /noiz/ [noun] – loud or unpleasant sound The children could not sleep because of the traffic noise outside. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – cows and bulls kept on a farm for milk…
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Thousands of redheads gather in Tilburg for annual festival

2025年10月4日

redhead

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 joined a festival in your town? Have you ever met someone with a unique hair color? 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。 program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a plan of activities or events The summer camp program includes swimming, hiking, and art classes. free /free/ [adjective] – costing no money Entrance to the city museum is free on Sundays. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – existing in nature, not made or changed by people The contest was only for natural blondes. risk /risk/ [noun] – the chance that something…
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Growing tensions in Paris as overtourism transforms Montmartre

2025年10月3日

Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre

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 place that was very crowded? Do you prefer quiet neighborhoods or busy neighborhoods? 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。 tourist /TOOR-ist/ [noun] – a person who travels to visit a place for pleasure Many tourists visited the ancient temple during the summer festival. bakery /BEY-kuh-ree/ [noun] – a shop where bread, cakes, and pastries are made or sold The bakery on the corner closed after many years in business. souvenir /soo-vuh-NEER/ [noun] – an object bought or kept as a reminder of a place…
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Tokyo releases simulation to prepare for possible Mount Fuji eruption

2025年10月2日

Mt Fuji

©(AP Photo/Hiro Komae, 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 joined a safety drill at school or in your community? What items do you think are most important to keep at home in case of an emergency? 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。 kilometer /ki-LOM-i-ter/ [noun] – a unit of distance equal to 1,000 meters The airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. ash /ash/ [noun] – powdery material left after something burns, or small pieces from a volcano The fireplace was full of gray ash after the wood burned…
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry

2025年10月1日

shea

©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) 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 tried a product that was made from nuts or plants? Would you like to visit a factory to see how products are made? 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。 processed /PRAH-sest/ [adjective] – changed or prepared by a special method, often in a factory The company exports processed fish instead of selling it raw. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a part that is used to make a product, especially food or other goods Sugar is the main ingredient in many soft drinks. earn /urn/…
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Climate change intensified deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, study finds

2025年9月30日

Cris-News (20)

©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

matcha

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

crochet

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

Cris-News (18)

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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