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Lionsgate confirms The Housemaid sequel after film tops $133 million worldwide

2026年1月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outsized /OWT-syzd/ [OWT-syzd] – much larger than expected The film delivered an outsized return compared with its production budget. continuity /kon-tuh-NOO-i-tee/ [noun] – The state of remaining consistent over time. Continuity between films helps audiences follow the story. deliberate /dih-LIB-er-it/ [adjective] – done with careful thought and intention The sequel approval was a deliberate studio decision. calibrated /KAL-uh-bray-tid/ [adjective] – carefully adjusted for accuracy or effect The studio used a calibrated release strategy. sustained /suh-STAYND/ [adjective] – continuing over a long period Sustained interest supported sequel development. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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Indoor herb gardening grows in popularity during winter months

2026年1月19日

indoor herbs

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the state of relying on something for support or help The company reduced its dependence on foreign suppliers after building local factories. horticulture /HAWR-ti-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the study or practice of growing plants The school introduced a horticulture program to teach students about plant care. optimize /OP-tuh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make something as effective or useful as possible Engineers redesigned the system to optimize energy use. drainage /DREY-nij/ [noun] – the process of removing excess water Poor drainage caused flooding after several days of heavy rain. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability…
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First wheelchair user reaches space in historic commercial flight

2026年1月18日

space mission

©(Blue Origin via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The company reported unprecedented growth during the first year of operation. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to operate or function without human control The factory uses autonomous machines to increase production speed. accessibility /ak-ses-uh-BIL-uh-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being easy to enter, use, or reach Online services increased accessibility to public information. weightlessness /WAYT-luh-snuhs/ [noun] – the condition of having no apparent weight Scientists studied weightlessness during aircraft research flights. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action intended to solve…
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CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology

2026年1月17日

arti

©AP Photo/Abbie Parr Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. systemic /si-STEM-ik/ [adjective] – affecting an entire system Systemic change is needed to modernize factories. convergent /kuhn-VUR-juhnt/ [adjective] – coming together from different directions Wearables show convergent trends in health and computing. calibrated /KAL-uh-bray-tid/ [adjective] – carefully adjusted for accuracy The robots follow calibrated safety protocols. proactive /pro-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – acting before problems appear Companies take proactive steps to manage aging populations. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – path of development over time The technology’s trajectory points toward automation. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. Crowds…
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks

2026年1月16日

home

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being steady and not likely to change Economic stability helps communities prepare for future challenges. residential /rez-i-DEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to places where people live Residential areas often have rules to reduce noise at night. thermostat /THUR-muh-stat/ [noun] – a device that controls temperature in a space A thermostat helps control temperature in office buildings. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop a problem before it happens Preventive health checks can reduce future medical problems. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – happening regularly and in the same way Consistent study habits…
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Adult reading for pleasure continues to decline in the digital age

2026年1月15日

reading

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – common and seen in many places or among many people Online shopping has become prevalent in many large cities. span /span/ [noun] – the length of time that something can last or be focused on The attention span of workers often changes during long meetings. lifelong /LAHYF-lawng/ [adjective] – continuing for the whole life of a person Language learning is a lifelong process for many professionals. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being upset because something is difficult or unsuccessful Traffic delays can lead to frustration during daily commuting. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/…
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“Avatar: Fire and Ash” earns $345 million worldwide in opening weekend

2026年1月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. measured //MEH-zhurd// [adjective] – careful and controlled The company took a measured approach to expanding overseas. tempered /TEM-perd/ [adjective] – reduced in strength or intensity Expectations were tempered after mixed early reviews. enduring /en-DYUR-ing/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time The brand shows enduring popularity across generations. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – planned to achieve a specific goal The release followed a strategic holiday schedule. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – extremely important Audience feedback will be pivotal for future films. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. “Avatar: Fire…
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Invasive fish species threaten fishing communities in the Mediterranean

2026年1月13日

invasive fish

©(AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading into an area where it does not naturally belong and causing harm An invasive plant can damage local gardens and farms. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse Heavy traffic can exacerbate air pollution in large cities. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the negative effects of a problem New safety rules were introduced to mitigate workplace accidents. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to recover or stay strong after difficulty Small coastal businesses remain resilient despite repeated storm damage. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able…
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Finland uses early education to strengthen media literacy against fake news

2026年1月12日

Finland

©(AP Photo/James Brooks) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady and not changing suddenly The company worked hard to improve financial stability after a difficult year. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something very carefully The manager will scrutinize the report before making a final decision. proliferation /pruh-lif-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rapid increase in number The proliferation of online shops has changed how people buy clothes. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action The new law has serious implications for small businesses. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to operate…
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Instacart ends experimental variable pricing program after fairness concerns emerge

2026年1月11日

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©AP Photo/Richard Drew, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implementation /im-pluh-men-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of putting a plan into action The implementation of new rules changed store operations nationwide. variability /vair-ee-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of changing or differing Price variability can confuse shoppers during online purchases. corrective /kuh-REK-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to fix a problem The policy shift was described as a corrective action. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being trusted Transparency helped restore the company’s credibility. recalibration /ree-kal-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ [noun] – an adjustment to improve balance or accuracy The firm announced a recalibration of its pricing strategy….
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