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Research shows mental activities may delay cognitive decline

2026年4月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – related to thinking, learning, and understanding Good sleep can improve students’ cognitive ability during exams. stimulating /STIM-yuh-ley-ting/ [adjective] – interesting and making the mind active The science museum offers many stimulating exhibits for visitors. accumulation /uh-kyoo-myuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the gradual collection or increase of something over time The accumulation of practice hours helped the athlete improve her performance. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or continuing for a long period Chronic stress can affect a student’s ability to focus in school. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem…
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Offline hobbies gain popularity among young adults

2026年4月4日

knitting

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – helpful for improving health or reducing stress Walking in nature can be a therapeutic activity after a busy week at work. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time without stopping The athlete showed constant effort during daily training before the competition. concentration /kon-suhn-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to give full attention to a task Reading a long novel requires strong concentration and patience. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the increasing progress or development of something The company gained momentum in the market after releasing a successful product. intentional /in-TEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – done…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal premieres bold “The Bride!” reimagining of classic Frankenstein story in major Hollywood production

2026年4月3日

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©Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. audacious /aw-DAA-shuhs/ [adjective] – showing a willingness to take bold risks The artist made an audacious decision to change the story. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [noun] – an unusual or exciting event or scene The parade was a colorful spectacle in the city. omniscient /om-NISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – knowing everything The narrator is omniscient and understands all characters. entrenched /en-TRENCHT/ [adjective] – firmly established and difficult to change Old habits can become deeply entrenched over time. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The speech had a…
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Stella McCartney highlights animal welfare and sustainable fashion at Paris show featuring live horses

2026年4月2日

©AP Photo/Tom Nicholson Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. choreograph /KAWR-ee-uh-graf/ [verb] – to plan and organize the movements of dancers or performers The director choreographed the stage performance carefully. manifesto /man-uh-FES-toh/ [noun] – a public statement of beliefs or aims, especially one issued by a political party or organization The group released a manifesto explaining future environmental goals. autobiographical /aw-toh-bahy-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to a person’s own life story The exhibition included autobiographical photographs. conglomerate /kuhn-GLOM-er-it/ [noun] – a large company consisting of several different companies that have joined together The conglomerate owns many fashion and luxury brands. independence /in-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun]…
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Denmark considers recognizing high-level gastronomy as art amid debate over culinary innovation

2026年4月1日

©AP Photo/James Brooks Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] – making you feel like you are inside or part of something The museum created an immersive exhibition about ocean life. ascendancy /uh-SEN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a position of power or strong influence The company gained ascendancy in the global technology market. gastronomy /gas-TRON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the art and knowledge involved in preparing and eating good food Gastronomy attracts visitors to many famous cities. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development of something The discovery marked a milestone in medical research. reclassify /ree-KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to change something…
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Orphaned macaque comforted by plush toy at Tokyo-area zoo

2026年3月31日

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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. orphan /OR-fuhn/ [noun] – a child whose parents are dead The organization supports orphan children after disasters. rejection /ri-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of refusing to accept someone or something The rejection of the proposal surprised many officials. abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a person or place permanently The puppy was abandoned near the park. groom /GROOM/ [verb] – cleaned or cared for the fur of another animal The monkeys groomed each other in the afternoon sun. independence /in-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the ability to live or exist without help from others Learning…
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Total lunar eclipse draws attention with blood-red moon

2026年3月30日

News Templates

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and correct; very accurate in detail The engineer made a precise measurement before building the bridge. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [noun] – a group of similar things that are close together Scientists studied a cluster of small islands in the Pacific Ocean. observatory /uhb-ZUR-vuh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a place where scientists watch and study space or the sky The observatory opened its telescope to visitors during the meteor shower. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many connected parts that are difficult to understand The complexity of the human brain still interests many…
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Daylight saving time change renews debate in the United States

2026年3月29日

clock time

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skepticism /SKEP-tuh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – doubt about whether something is true or useful Some travelers expressed skepticism about the safety of the old bridge during the rainy season. circadian rhythm /ser-KAY-dee-uhn RITH-uhm/ [noun] – the natural daily cycle of the body that controls sleep and energy Working night shifts can disturb the circadian rhythm of hospital staff. negotiation /ni-goh-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something to reach an agreement The company began a negotiation with workers to improve working conditions. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz/ [noun] – an agreement where each side gives up something to reach a solution…
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Painting once dismissed as fake recognized as authentic Rembrandt after two-year study

2026年3月28日

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©AP Photo/Peter Dejong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scrutiny /SKROO-tuh-nee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination of something The proposal faced intense scrutiny from international experts. unveil /uhn-VAYL/ [verb] – to show or introduce something new to the public for the first time The museum unveiled a rare sculpture during the ceremony. painstaking /PEYNZ-tey-king/ [adjective] – done with great care and attention to detail Scientists conducted painstaking research before publishing the results. anonymous /uh-NON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public An anonymous donor funded the new library building. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb]…
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Archaeologists unearthed sealed Roman sarcophagus dating back 1,700 years in Budapest

2026年3月27日

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©Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unearth /uhn-URTH/ [verb] – to discover something that has been buried in the ground Archaeologists unearthed ancient tools during the excavation. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely closed so that no air can enter or escape The container was hermetically sealed to protect the contents. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by humans in the past, especially those of historical or cultural interest The museum displayed artifacts from an early civilization. repurpose /ree-PUR-puhs/ [verb] – to use something for a different purpose from the…
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