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BTS holds comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul

2026年4月30日

Korea

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stage /steyj/ [verb] – to organize and present a public event The city will stage a festival next month. landmark /LAND-mahrk/ [noun] – a famous place that is important in history or culture The tower is a famous landmark in the city. embody /em-BOD-ee/ [verb] – to represent an idea or quality The song embodies the group’s message. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing something important The ceremony has symbolic meaning for the people. reaffirm /ree-uh-FURM/ [verb] – to state something again strongly The leader reaffirmed the plan during the meeting. Article Reading: Please read the whole…
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AI version of Val Kilmer to appear in new independent film

2026年4月29日

Val Kilmer

©(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. generative /JEN-uh-ruh-tiv/ [adjective] – produced using a system that can create new content Generative systems can produce realistic images. posthumous /POS-chuh-muhs/ [adjective] – happening after a person’s death The award was posthumous. replication /rep-lih-KAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of copying something exactly The replication of the actor looked very real. stipulate /STIP-yuh-layt/ [verb] – to state clearly as a condition The contract stipulates the rules clearly. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing disagreement or argument The decision became contentious. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation….
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Apollo lunar rocks reveal brief powerful magnetic field on moon

2026年4月28日

apollo

©(Sam Lott/NASA via AP, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-uhnt/ [adjective] – happening sometimes and not regularly The internet connection was intermittent during the storm. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to go beyond a limit or expected level The results exceeded expectations in the final test. shield /sheeld/ [verb] – to protect someone or something from danger or harm Trees shield the house from strong winds. fluctuate /FLUHK-choo-eyt/ [verb] – to change or vary often between two or more amounts Prices fluctuate depending on demand. correspond /kawr-uh-SPOND/ [verb] – to match or be consistent with something The data correspond to…
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Understanding seed packet terms improves gardening success

2026年4月27日

seeds

©(Jessica Damiano via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as part of something else The training guide contains steps that explain how to operate the new machine. germination /jur-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which a seed begins to grow and develop into a plant Warm temperature can improve the germination of vegetable seeds in spring. biennial /bahy-EN-ee-uhl/ [noun] – a plant that completes the life cycle in two years The carrot is a biennial that usually produces seeds in the second year. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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Amazon introduces faster delivery options amid rising competition

2026年4月26日

Amazon

©(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retailer /REE-teyl-er/ [noun] – a person or business that sells goods to customers The small retailer offers school supplies at a low price. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – an increase in size, number, or area The company announced an expansion of its delivery service to more cities. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/ [noun] – a state of being easy and helpful to use or do Online banking gives convenience to busy workers. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a new idea, method, or product The company shows innovation by creating eco-friendly bags. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important…
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Aquarium workers feed sharks weekly as marine care supports animal health and protection

2026年4月25日

aquarium

©(AP Photo/John Locher) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aquarist /AK-wuh-rist/ [noun] – a person who keeps and cares for fish or water animals The aquarist carefully checked the tank conditions every morning. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of taking in food and using it for growth and health Good nutrition is important for all living animals. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing little or no damage to the environment The company uses sustainable materials to protect nature. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way that a person or animal acts The scientist studied the behavior of marine animals. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] –…
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Oil shipments continue through the Strait of Hormuz amid changing global supply conditions

2026年4月24日

Brix-News (24)

©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 recover quickly after a difficult situation 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 /koh-OR-duh-nay-tid/ [adjective]…
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NASA asteroid impact test successfully alters orbital path in planetary defense breakthrough

2026年4月23日

asteroid

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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