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Romantic gift-giving in Zimbabwe reflects changing economic values

2026年2月27日

money boquet

©(AP Photo/Duke Monari) 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 usually give gifts on special days like Valentine’s Day? Would you like to receive money as a gift? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a general change or development that becomes popular A new trend in online learning appeared during the past year. vendor /VEN-der/ [noun] – a person who sells goods, especially in a market The street vendor sold snacks near the school. scrap /skrap/ [noun] – a small piece of unwanted material The workshop collected scrap from old…
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Study finds two-month-old infants can distinguish object categories

2026年2月26日

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©Cusack Lab 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 already tried babysitting? Do babies learn about objects early? 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。 clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand or see The picture was clear and easy to see. strong /STRAWNG/ [adjective] – more powerful or effective The baby showed stronger brain activity. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – necessary or useful The study is important for doctors. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – protected from danger The babies stayed safe in the scanner. calm /Calm /KAHM// [adjective] – relaxed and not nervous The…
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Wartime love letters reveal life and relationships during World War II

2026年2月25日

wartime love letter

©(AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall) 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 a story based on real letters? Do you think old letters should be protected carefully? 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。 digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using computer or electronic technology The school uses digital tools to share homework with students. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something as part of a group or total The tour will include a visit to the museum. separate /SEP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause people or things to be apart A wall can separate two rooms…
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License plate reader surveillance prompts legal and privacy debate

2026年2月24日

plate reader

©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, 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 seen cameras on roads or streets before? Do you believe people should know when cameras collect information? 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。 federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government of a country Federal laws apply to all states in the country. barrel /BAR-uhl/ [noun] – a large round container used to hold or cover things The workers stored tools inside a metal barrel. notice /NOH-tis/ [noun] – public information or warning given to people The school sent a notice…
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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

2026年2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。 Do people watch halftime shows? Do people enjoy wedding celebrations? 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。 couple /KUP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are married or in a relationship The couple smiled after the ceremony. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [noun] – a formal event with special actions The ceremony happened on stage. witness /WIT-nis/ [noun] – a person who sees an event happen The singer became a witness at the wedding. celebrate /SEL-uh-bray/ [verb] – to show happiness about an event Guests celebrate the happy news. culture /noun/ [KUHL-cher] – the…
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Researchers identify oldest known wooden tools at Greek site

2026年2月22日

oldest wood

©(Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis 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 used a tool made of wood? Have you ever seen something very old in real life? 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。 wooden /WOOD-n/ [adjective] – made of wood The cabin has a wooden door and small windows. lake /leyk/ [noun] – a large area of water surrounded by land The children played near a lake during their school trip. shape /sheyp/ [verb] – to form or make something into a particular form The artist used clay to shape a…
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Olympic curling reveals how teamwork affects results in mixed doubles

2026年2月21日

Olympic curling

©(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) 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 watching sports competitions? Have you ever played a game with a family member? 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。 competition /kom-pi-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – an event where people or groups try to win or do better than others The school held a competition to choose the best science project. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something as necessary The job requires clear communication skills. throw /throh/ [noun] – the act of sending something through the air Each throw of the ball must be careful…
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Study suggests apes possess the ability to imagine

2026年2月20日

APE

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 using imagination in games or stories? Do you think learning about animals can help people understand thinking better? 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。 stick /stik/ [noun] – a thin piece of wood The child used a stick to draw lines in the sand. invisible /in-VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – unable to be seen The gas is invisible, so special tools are needed to detect it. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a way in which two things are not the same There is a clear difference between morning and…
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Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist at Grammys

2026年2月19日

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©AP Photo/Chris Pizzello 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 people watch music award shows? Do awards help singers become famous? 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。 modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – new and from the present time The show had modern music performances. support /suh-PAWRT/ [verb] – to help someone succeed Fans support the singer by streaming songs. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – a job done for a long time. The award helped the singer’s career. grow /groh/ [verb] – to become bigger The fan base will grow after the win. fan /fan/ [noun] – a…
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Rising housing costs drive U.S. renters toward “rent now, pay later” options

2026年2月18日

Rent

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 rent is expensive in many cities today? Do you think apps can help people manage their money? 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。 rent /rent/ [noun] – money paid regularly to use a house, apartment, or room The shop owner pays rent for the space every month. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use money to buy something or pay for something She tries not to spend too much money on clothes. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – the time that is coming after the present He is saving…
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