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FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

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©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) 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 drone flying in the sky? Would you feel safe if drones delivered packages in your area? 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。 permission /per-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the right or approval to do something Students need permission from a teacher to leave the classroom early. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to take something to a person or place The post office will deliver the package to your house tomorrow. plan /plan/ [verb] – to intend or decide to do something in the future…
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Spain faces octopus shortage amid climate and fishing pressures

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©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) 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 eaten octopus? Have you ever been to a seafood festival? 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。 festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – a special event or celebration, often held regularly, that includes activities, performances, or traditions The city will hold a music festival in the park this weekend. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the need or desire for goods or services by people There is a high demand for electric cars in the market this year. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller…
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Juneau braces for potential Mendenhall glacier flooding as basin nears danger level

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©Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities 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 seen flooding in your area? Do you know what can cause glacier water to suddenly flow into rivers? 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。 resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who lives or has their home in a place The residents of the small town gather every weekend. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something important The teacher showed concern for the tired student. release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to move freely…
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Pre-Incan tombs unearthed in Lima during gas line work

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©AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo 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 know what an archaeologist does? Do you think your country has many important historical sites? 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。 discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding something that was not known before The team made a big discovery under the old house historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important in history, or likely to be important in the future This is a historic building in the city. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – worth a lot of money or very useful and important The ring…
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Japan shows cultural and scientific appreciation for insects

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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 tried catching an insect? Would you like to keep an insect as a pet? 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。 important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – having great value or effect Water is an important resource for all living things. cage /keyj/ [noun] – a structure made of wires or bars used to keep animals or birds inside The zoo keeps the parrots in large cages so they have space to move. hunt /huhnt/ [verb] – to search for and try to catch or kill an animal The…
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OpenAI launches GPT-5 amid rising global AI competition

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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 used an AI program before? Do you like trying new technology? 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。 assistant /uh-SIS-tuhnt/ [noun] – a person or program that helps someone with work or tasks The company added a new AI assistant to help customers book tickets online. describe /dih-SKRAHYB/ [verb] – to say or write what someone or something is like She described the movie as exciting and full of surprises. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – the plan or arrangement for how something will look or work Experts said…
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New Yorker documents every museum across the city

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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 learning about different cultures? Do you prefer visiting big places or small places? 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。 video /VID-ee-oh/ [noun] – moving image with sound that is recorded and shown on a screen The students made a video about their school festival. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the custom, belief, art, and way of life of a group of people or society The festival is an important part of the country’s culture. weekday /WEEK-dey/ [noun] – a day from Monday to Friday, not including Saturday…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

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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 tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? Do you usually check food labels when shopping? 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。 prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening Exercise helps in the prevention of sickness. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – related to what is being talked about or is important now This book is relevant to the exam. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for the body or health Eating too much candy is unhealthy. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – not simple; having many parts This…
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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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 ancient tombs in Egypt been discovered before? Is it important to protect old places like tombs? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The museum showed a significant piece from ancient history. meaningful /MEE-ning-fuhl/ [adjective] – useful, serious, or important The speech gave a meaningful message about peace. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or interest The new painting caught everyone’s attention in the gallery. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – involving two or more people working together The countries had a collaborative plan…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

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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 had a pet at home? Do you think animals should have a safe place during emergencies? 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] – a line that separates two countries or places Many people crossed the border to enter the country. leave /leev/ [verb] – to go away from a place The students had to leave the classroom early. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad or harmful happening The hikers were in danger because of the storm. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] –…
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