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Maggie Gyllenhaal premieres bold “The Bride!” reimagining of classic Frankenstein story in major Hollywood production

2026年4月4日

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©Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of movies do you like to watch? Why do people enjoy watching films in theaters? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creative /kree-AY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas She is very creative when writing stories. performance /per-FAWR-muhns/ [noun] – an act of performing in front of people The performance was exciting and full of energy. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person in a story or film The main character learns an important lesson. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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Stella McCartney highlights animal welfare and sustainable fashion at Paris show featuring live horses

2026年4月2日

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©AP Photo/Tom Nicholson Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a fashion show? Why do people talk about sustainable fashion? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. equestrian /ih-KWES-tree-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to horse riding The equestrian event attracted many visitors. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a regular way in which something happens or is done The design follows a simple pattern. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of similar things The designer showed a new collection of clothes. recycled /ree-SAHY-kuhld/ [adjective] – made from materials that have been used before The bag is made from recycled plastic….
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Denmark considers recognizing high-level gastronomy as art amid debate over culinary innovation

2026年4月1日

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©AP Photo/James Brooks Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of restaurants give customers a special experience, not just food? Why do some chefs try unusual ideas when creating dishes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. projection /pruh-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – an image shown on a surface by a machine The museum used projection to show moving images on the wall. reflection /ri-FLEK-shuhn/ [noun] – serious thought about something The film encouraged reflection about environmental problems. surveillance /ser-VAY-luhns/ [noun] – the careful watching of a person or place The government increased surveillance in busy public areas. heritage…
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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 Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why might a baby animal need comfort if separated from a parent? What do monkeys usually do to show friendship with other monkeys? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plush /pluhsh/ [adjective] – made of very soft material The child hugged a plush toy before sleeping. comfort /KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a feeling of being calm and safe The blanket gave comfort during the cold night. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – people living together in an organized group Animals also follow rules within their society. accept /ak-SEPT/ [verb] – to…
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Total lunar eclipse draws attention with blood-red moon

2026年3月30日

News Templates

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think people might feel when they see a rare event in the sky? If you could watch a special event in the night sky, where would you like to watch it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen; to take place A strong earthquake may occur near coastal areas during certain seasons. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The surface of the lake became very calm after the wind stopped. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the position of things…
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Daylight saving time change renews debate in the United States

2026年3月29日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually feel when you wake up earlier than normal? Do you think people prefer mornings with more sunlight or evenings with more sunlight? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to begin to use something as a new rule, method, or system The school decided to adopt a new online system for homework. permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or not changing The company offered permanent jobs to workers after the training program. adjustment /uh-JUHST-muhnt/ [noun] – a small change made…
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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 Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What famous painters or artworks are familiar in world history? Why might experts study old paintings very carefully? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rejected /ri-JEK-tid/ [verb] – to refuse to accept something The museum rejected the old painting at first. collector /kuh-LEK-ter/ [noun] – someone who gathers and keeps special objects as a hobby or investment The collector bought several rare coins. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis/ [noun] – the detailed study of something to understand it better Scientists conducted an analysis of the samples. curator /kyoo-RAY-ter/ [noun] – a…
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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 Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of objects do archaeologists usually find in ancient tombs? Why do historians study burial sites from ancient civilizations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sarcophagus /sahr-KOF-uh-guhs/ [noun] – a stone coffin used in ancient times The museum displayed a large sarcophagus from the Roman period. excavation /ek-skuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity of digging in the ground to discover objects from the past The excavation lasted several months. skeleton /SKEL-i-tuhn/ [noun] – the structure of bones in a human or animal body Scientists…
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Health experts report increase in seasonal allergies

2026年3月26日

pollenallergy

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually feel during spring or summer? Do you think weather can affect your health? How? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something longer or continue for a longer time The school decided to extend the class time for extra practice. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – contact with something, especially something that may affect health Long exposure to loud noise can harm hearing. birch /burch/ [noun] – a type of tree that produces pollen A birch grows near the lake and has thin white…
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New health chatbots assist users in understanding medical information

2026年3月25日

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©(OpenAI via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel about using technology to help people understand health information? What devices can help people check their health every day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wearable /WAIR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be worn on the body The company released a wearable device that tracks daily exercise. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – difficult to understand because something has many parts The instructions looked complex, so the students asked the teacher for help. interpret /in-TUR-prit/ [verb] – to explain the meaning of something The guide helped visitors…
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