Intermediate

Search dogs bring comfort amid Bangkok building collapse tragedy

2025年4月16日

Rescue

©(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think dogs can be heroes? Why or why not? What does “hope” mean to you? Can you think of a time you felt hopeful? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shelter /SHEL-ter/ [noun] – a place that provides protection from danger, bad weather, or other difficult situations After the hurricane, a temporary shelter was set up at the school gym for evacuated residents. grief /greef/ [noun] – deep sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death The town was filled with grief after the sudden passing of their…
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Tulip tourism blooms across Europe as fields attract thousands of visitors

2025年4月15日

Flowers

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What colors do you think make a flower garden beautiful? If you could plant one kind of flower in your backyard, which one would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. couch /kouch/ [noun] – a long, comfortable seat for two or more people The new art museum has stylish couches where visitors can relax between exhibits. selfie /SEL-fee/ [noun] – a photo that a person takes of themselves, usually with a smartphone People love taking selfies in front of the new mural downtown. widely /WAHYD-lee/…
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NASA astronauts return after challenging mission with Starliner setbacks and SpaceX rescue

2025年4月14日

Brix-News (6)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about astronauts and their work? What kind of training do you think astronauts need before they go to space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronaut /AS-truh-nawt/ [noun] – a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft The astronaut floated in space and saw the Earth from above. mission /mISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or duty that someone is assigned to accomplish The team completed their mission by returning the equipment safely. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the action of moving goods or people from…
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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

2025年4月13日

Brix-News (5)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Asian elephants? Why do you think elephants are considered endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of something The report gave me an interesting insight into the problem. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals living in a specific area The population of elephants in the park is growing. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something getting worse or being damaged Air pollution leads to the degradation of the environment. foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the basic…
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Intermediate

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Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

2025年4月12日

Kid

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could cook any meal for your family, what would it be? What do you think is fun or difficult about cooking? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lockdown /LOK-doun/ [noun] – a situation where people are required to stay in their homes for safety reasons The city declared a lockdown after the snowstorm to keep everyone safe. independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – able to do things without help from others After practicing for months, she became more independent in playing the piano. tool /tool/ [noun] – an object that helps…
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Intermediate

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New device translates brain signals into spoken words in real time

2025年4月11日

Brain

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think communication is important in everyday life? If you could create a machine to help people, what would it do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instantly /IN-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – immediately, without any delay He replied instantly to the message as soon as he saw it. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test or experiment to check if something works well The new medicine went through a trial before it was approved for patients. continuously /kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – without stopping; going on without interruption The machine ran continuously for…
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Devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, tremors felt across Southeast Asia

2025年4月10日

Myanmar

©(The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think people need most right after a big disaster happens? If you could design a safe place for everyone during a strong earthquake, what would it look like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. collapsed /kuh-LAPST/ [adjective] – having fallen down or given way, usually due to damage or pressure They hid under a collapsed roof. destructive /dih-STRUHK-tiv/ [adjective] – causing great damage or harm The hurricane was more destructive than expected, tearing off roofs and uprooting trees. pressure…
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Archaeologists discover Buddha Statue Torso at Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia

2025年4月9日

Brix-News (4)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a discovery that you have heard of recently? What do archaeologists look for when they make discoveries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUKHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something new or the thing that was found Scientists made a discovery about a new type of plant. temple /TEM-puhl/ [noun] – a building used for religious ceremonies or worship The ancient temple was built thousands of years ago. fragment /FRAG-muhnt/ [noun] – a small part or piece of something that is broken I found a fragment of…
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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate concerns

2025年4月8日

arctic

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think the Arctic looks like? What changes in the weather have you noticed in your town or country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of increasing in size, number, or importance The city’s rapid growth has led to traffic problems and housing shortages. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The global economy was affected by the rise in oil prices. melt /melt/ [verb] – to become liquid because of heat The snow on the mountains melts quickly in the…
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Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges

2025年4月7日

fish sauce

©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think old traditions are important to keep? Why or why not? How would you feel if your favorite food became hard to make or find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – a basic or important item that is regularly used or produced Rice is a staple in many Asian households, often eaten with every meal. craft /kraft/ [noun] – a skill in making things by hand, often traditional or artistic The village is known for its craft of weaving colorful baskets from…
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Intermediate

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