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Renowned acrobat Red Panda fractures wrist during WNBA halftime performance in Minneapolis

2025年7月29日

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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, 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 watched an acrobat perform in person or on TV? Have you ever seen someone fall while doing a performance or sport? 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 and recognized by many people That town is famous for its big summer fireworks show. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a situation that causes difficulties I had a problem with my bike on the way home. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people That singer is popular…
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Mobile phone inventor predicts health-tracking features in future devices

2025年7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。 Have mobile phones been used by your family for a long time? Have you ever used mobile phones for more than just calling? 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。 common /COM-uhn/ [adjective] – happening often or found in many places Rain is common in April in many countries. entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – shows, movies, games, or fun things that people enjoy The park has music and games for entertainment. powerful /POU-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of strength or control The wind was so powerful that trees fell down….
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Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

2025年7月27日

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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave 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 zoo before? Do you know any animals that are born with health problems? 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。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having strong feelings, such as love, hate, or anger She gave an emotional speech at the school event. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from the normal or expected The cat has an unusual black and white face. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing the usual qualities of a person or thing A typical breakfast here is rice and fish….
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens with new dinosaur story and surprises

2025年7月26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 watched a science fiction movie? Do you think mixing science and action makes a movie more fun? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist tested water in the river for pollution. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services The company makes phones and sells them in many countries. cliff /klif/ [noun] – a high, steep side of a hill or mountain The man stood near the edge of the…
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China’s unprecedented visa-free policy draws surge of foreign tourists

2025年7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。 Have you ever traveled to another country before? Do you know what a visa is used for when traveling? 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。 expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance The school wants to expand the library next year. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time, but not exact The movie starts in approximately ten minutes. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start or create something that is meant to last They will establish a new shop next week. increase…
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New direct flight connects U.S. and Greenland, aims to boost tourism

2025年7月24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 taken a direct flight to another country? Do you want to visit a place with a lot of nature, like mountains or icebergs? 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。 government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who control and make decisions for a country or area The government plans to build more public parks in the city. village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a group of houses and other buildings that is smaller than a town, usually in the countryside Many tourists enjoy hiking through mountain villages…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

2025年7月23日

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©AP Photo/Michel Euler 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 experienced very hot weather in your city? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? 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。 happen /HAP-uhn/ [verb] – if an event or situation happens, it occurs or takes place A big storm will happen tomorrow night. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a person’s body. The temperature is 38°C today. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

2025年7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。 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

2025年7月21日

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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

2025年7月20日

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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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