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Ancient griffin head returns to Greece after decades

2025年3月31日

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©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) 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 lost something important and later found it? Do you think objects from the past can teach us something important? 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。 site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place where something is located or takes place The construction workers gathered at the building site early in the morning. birthplace /BURTH-pleys/ [noun] – the place where something began or was started Kyoto is often called the birthplace of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something done successfully with effort or…
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NASA astronauts set new record with historic 286-day space mission

2025年3月30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 think living in space for a long time would be exciting? Do you think astronauts need to exercise every day in 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。 extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something last longer They will extend the meeting by one hour. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have a strong effect on something or someone The storm will impact the flight schedules. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – very important or essential Doctors continued their vital work in the hospital despite the power outage. effort /EF-ert/…
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Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water

2025年3月29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。 Would you prefer drinking water with or without added minerals? Have you ever noticed a difference in the taste of water from different 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。 decrease /DEE-krees/ [noun] – a reduction in size, amount, or number of something There was a decrease in the number of visitors today. personal /PUR-suh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to one person instead of a group or organization His personal opinion is different from his friend’s view. opinion /uh-PIN-yuhn/ [noun] – a thought or belief about something or someone His…
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Japan lowers growth estimate to 2.2% as consumer spending weakens

2025年3月28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 think businesses should change their prices when the economy slows down? Have you ever noticed prices increasing or decreasing in your local stores? 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。 demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a strong request or need for something There is high demand for fresh vegetables. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every year The school holds an annual sports event. wage /weyj/ [noun] – money paid to workers for their job Workers receive their wages every Friday. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – Improvement or movement forward….
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Measles outbreak in West Texas exceeds 150 cases

2025年3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。 Have you heard of measles before? Do you think it’s important for people to get vaccinated to prevent diseases? 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。 confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to state or show that something is true or correct The doctor will confirm the test results tomorrow. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting not long ago The news talked about a recent earthquake in Japan. urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – needing quick action or attention She sent an urgent message about the storm. necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – needed or…
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Impact of bird flu on North American wildlife and efforts to mitigate its spread

2025年3月26日

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©(AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo, 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 seen a large group of birds gathered in one place? Have you ever heard of animals being vaccinated to keep them safe? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – to deal with or experience something difficult The students faced several challenges while preparing for their final exams. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller in size, amount, or degree The company introduced new policies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to suggest something as…
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Grass-fed beef raises carbon concerns

2025年3月25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 think it’s important for people to know how their food is produced? Do you think people should consider the environment when choosing what food to eat? 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。 produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make or create something Factories produce large amounts of plastic waste every year. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone The guidebook encourages tourists to visit local markets to experience authentic culture. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think carefully about something Please consider joining the…
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FDA warns against rising nitrous oxide misuse linked to injuries

2025年3月24日

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©(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, 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 seen a product that looked fun but turned out to be harmful? Do you think colorful packaging can make a product seem less dangerous? 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。 rise /rahyz/ [noun] – an increase in size, number, or degree There has been a rise in online shopping since the pandemic began. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person who is receiving medical care or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary The doctor asked her…
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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia

2025年3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 tried to grow a plant at home? Do you think farmers face challenges when growing crops? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, such as temperature, rain, and wind The cold weather this winter has delayed several flights at the airport. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – a specific period of the year characterized by certain weather conditions Rising temperatures and shorter winter seasons have affected ski resorts. pest /pest/ [noun] – an insect…
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MIT study reveals climate change is increasing space debris, threatening satellite operations

2025年3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。 Does climate change affect the atmosphere and space? Do greenhouse gases contribute to climate change? 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。 technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry We use technology to make our work easier. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say what will happen in the future based on information or experience The weather experts predict rain tomorrow. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size or amount The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water….
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