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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) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually notice first in a movie, like the story, actors, or visuals? Why? If you could work in making movies, what job would you like to try? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something good that someone succeeds in doing Winning the competition was a great achievement. profession /pruh-FESH-uhn/ [noun] – a type of job that needs special training or education Teaching is an important profession in society. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect how someone thinks or behaves Music…
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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

artemis

©(AP Photo/John Raoux) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel to space, where would you like to go? Why? What do you think it would be like to see the Earth from space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /LAWNCH/ [verb] – to send a rocket or spacecraft into space The agency plans to launch a satellite next week. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task that people are given to do The astronauts trained for a difficult mission in space. repair /ri-PAIR/ [verb] – to fix something that is broken or damaged…
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Scientists and citizen researchers search for elusive Manzanita butter clump in California as conservation efforts highlight importance of fungi

2026年4月15日

Brix-News (21)

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of mushrooms or fungi have been seen in forests or parks? Why might scientists want to study mushrooms and fungi? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can produce young animals or plants together The forest is home to many different species. researcher /ri-SUR-chur/ [noun] – a person who studies something carefully to discover new information A researcher studied plants in the mountain forest. document /DOK-yuh-ment/ [verb] – to record information about something carefully Scientists…
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Smaller portions become popular in restaurants

2026年4月14日

small portion food

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually think about when you choose food at a restaurant? Do you like to eat a big meal or a small meal during the day? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. selection /si-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice from a group of things The library has a good selection of books for children. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – not too big, not too small; in the middle Some diners prefer moderate meal portions instead of very large servings. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a difficult situation that forces someone to…
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Google Maps adds AI tools to improve navigation

2026年4月13日

googlemap

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually find directions when you go to a new place? What map or navigation tools do you use when you travel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. navigation /nav-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of finding the way from one place to another The new train app improves navigation for passengers traveling in large cities. destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where a person plans to go The tour guide explained the next destination on the travel schedule. analyze /AN-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to study information carefully to understand it…
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Shakira earns a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination after record-breaking global tour and historic concert in Mexico City

2026年4月12日

Brix-News (20)

©Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which singers from Latin America are internationally famous? Why do large concerts attract many fans from different countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attendance /uh-TEN-duhns/ [noun] – the number of people present at an event Concert attendance increased during the festival. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The company sells products in the global market. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that someone does during working life The singer started a music career at a young age. perform /per-FAWRM/…
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NASA satellite reenters Earth’s atmosphere after solar activity accelerates orbital decay over Pacific Ocean

2026年4月11日

Brix-News (19)

©JHU/APL, NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do satellites do in space? Why do scientists study space around Earth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. satellite /SAT-l-ahyt/ [noun] – a machine sent into space to travel around Earth and collect information The satellite sends weather images to scientists. descent /dih-SENT/ [noun] – the act of moving down from a higher place The capsule began its slow descent toward Earth. probe /prohb/ [noun] – a spacecraft sent to collect information about space The probe traveled far from Earth to study planets. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun]…
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Front-yard vegetable gardens gain popularity

2026年4月10日

front-yard garden

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does a typical front yard look like in your area? Why do you think some people enjoy growing their own vegetables at home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. suburb /SUHB-urb/ [noun] – an area where people live that is outside a city but close to it Many families choose to live in a suburb because it is quieter than the city center. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a substance added to soil to help plants grow better The farmer added fertilizer to the field before planting corn. household /HOUS-hohld/ [noun]…
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Lawmakers study ways to support locally grown flowers for Hawaiian lei

2026年4月9日

Lei

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of flowers are popular for celebrations in your country? Why do people give flowers during special events or ceremonies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. identity /ahy-DEN-ti-tee/ [noun] – the qualities and traditions that make a person, group, or place different from others Traditional music is an important part of national identity in many countries. strengthen /STRENGK-thuhn/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more effective The city plans to strengthen safety rules for public transportation. ceremonial /ser-uh-MOH-nee-uhl/ [adjective] – related to a formal event or traditional ceremony The…
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Public concern about tap water increases demand for home filters

2026年4月8日

tap water

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of water do you usually drink at home? How do people in your home make drinking water safe? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chlorine /KLAWR-een/ [noun] – a chemical used to kill harmful bacteria in water The swimming pool uses chlorine to keep the water clean. pipe /pahyp/ [noun] – a long tube that carries water or gas from one place to another The worker repaired a pipe under the street to stop the leak. microplastic /MAHY-kroh-plas-tik/ [noun] – a very small piece of plastic that can be…
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