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Oil shipments continue through the Strait of Hormuz since early March, sustaining global supply

2026年4月24日

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©AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transit /TRAN-zit/ [noun] – the act of moving something or someone from one place to another The goods are in transit to another country. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy or successful again after something difficult The company showed resilience after facing problems. oversight /OH-ver-sahyt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being in charge of a job or situation The project was completed under careful oversight. analytics /an-uh-LIT-iks/ [noun] – the use of information and data to understand and improve things The team used analytics to study market trends. coordinated…
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NASA asteroid impact test successfully alters orbital path in planetary defense breakthrough

2026年4月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. divert /dih-VURT/ [verb] – to change the direction of something Engineers aim to divert dangerous objects away from Earth. celestial /suh-LES-tee-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to objects in space Scientists study celestial bodies to understand the universe. deflection /dih-FLEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a slight change in direction A small deflection can prevent a major accident. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that keeps an object moving The spacecraft gained momentum after the collision. aftermath /AF-ter-math/ [noun] – the period after an event, especially one with results Researchers studied the aftermath of the experiment. Article Reading: Please read the…
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Severe storms and government shutdown disrupt hundreds of flights across the United States

2026年4月22日

Atlanta International Airport

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-ruhp-shuhn/ [noun] – a problem that interrupts an activity or process Flight disruptions caused long waits at the airport. strain /streyn/ [noun] – pressure or difficulty caused by too much demand The system faced strain during the busy season. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the situation in which things come together The convergence of events created major problems. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [noun] – an official order or instruction The agency issued a mandate for safety checks. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse Conditions began to deteriorate after the storm. Article Reading: Please read…
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Evacuation flight brings pets and owners to safety

2026年4月21日

Evacuation flight

©(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compassionate /kuhm-PASH-uh-nit/ [adjective] – showing kindness and care for others The teacher gave a compassionate response to a student who felt nervous before the test. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition of being unstable or not steady Economic instability can affect prices in the market. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a condition or situation that affects an event Each student has a different circumstance that affects learning. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to continue through a difficult situation Workers endure heavy traffic during rush hour every day. inclusive /in-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – including all people or…
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How stair climbing supports health despite access challenges

2026年4月20日

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©(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. multistory /muhl-ti-STAWR-ee/ [adjective] – having many floors in one building The company moved to a multistory office in the city center. burst /burst/ [noun] – a short period of sudden activity or energy The coach asked the players to do a short burst of exercise before resting. stairwell /STAIR-wel/ [noun] – a space in a building where stairs are located The lights in the stairwell were turned off after midnight. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – organized or planned in a clear way The teacher used a structured plan to guide the lesson. simulate…
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Chile telescope captures unprecedented image of Milky Way’s star-forming center

2026年4月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed before The scientist described the discovery as unprecedented in modern astronomy. swirling /SWUR-ling/ [adjective] – moving around quickly in a circular motion The artist painted swirling clouds above the mountains. surround /suh-ROUND/ [verb] – to be all around something on every side Tall trees surround the small village. antenna /an-TEN-uh/ [noun] – a device used for sending or receiving radio or television signals The station installed a new antenna to improve communication. evolved /ih-VOLVD/ [verb] – to develop gradually over a long period of time Languages evolved…
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Alligator farming program in Louisiana links conservation efforts with regulated luxury leather trade

2026年4月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed Efforts to preserve wetlands have increased in many countries. peril /PER-uhl/ [noun] – great danger or serious risk Several animal species remain in peril because of habitat loss. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making rules Governments regulate wildlife trade to prevent illegal activity. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over a long period of time without damaging the environment Many companies are searching for sustainable ways to produce…
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Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes first woman to win best cinematography Oscar

2026年4月17日

Arkapaw

©(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. historic /hi-STOR-ik/ [adjective] – important or likely to be remembered in history The country celebrated a historic achievement in science. recognize /rek-uhg-NAHYZ/ [verb] – to accept that something is true or important, or to give praise or an award to someone The committee recognized the scientist for important research. cinematography /sin-uh-muh-TOG-ruh-fee/ [noun] – the art and methods of filming movies using cameras, lighting, and movement Students studied cinematography to understand visual storytelling. reputation /rep-yuh-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the opinion that people in general have about someone or something The company has a reputation…
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NASA clears Artemis II moon rocket for April launch after repairs at Kennedy Space Center

2026年4月16日

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©(AP Photo/John Raoux) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – a situation in which something prevents a process or activity from happening normally Technical interference delayed the launch of the research satellite. cadence /KEY-duhns/ [noun] – the regular pattern or rhythm of something The project continued at a steady cadence throughout the year. overhaul /OH-ver-hawl/ [noun] – a complete examination of a system with changes made if necessary The government announced an overhaul of transportation policies. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level at which something starts to happen or change The temperature passed the threshold needed for the chemical…
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