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Global talks on plastic pollution end without agreement

2025年9月11日

pollution

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of plastic items do you use most often in your daily life? Can you think of something you have reused many times instead of throwing it away? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision or arrangement that people accept after discussion The two companies reached an agreement to share new technology. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or growing something, especially in large amounts The factory increased production of electric cars to meet demand. oppose /uh-POHZ/ [verb] – to disagree with something…
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U.S. health experts urge consistent sleep routines ahead of new school year

2025年9月10日

Cris-News (9)

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What time do you usually go to bed before school days? Do you sometimes feel sleepy in class? If so, what usually makes you tired? If not, what helps you stay awake Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something from continuing as usual or as expected The loud noise will disrupt the class. familiar /fuh-MIL-yer/ [adjective] – easy to recognize because of being seen, met, or heard before The place looks familiar to me. unquestionable /uhn-KWES-chuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain; without a doubt The importance of…
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Canada wildfires prompt U.S. lawmakers to urge stronger forest management

2025年9月9日

Cris-News (8)

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things can cause a big forest fire? What problems can wildfire smoke cause for people’s health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. importance /im-PAWR-tns/ [noun] – the quality of being important The teacher explained the importance of listening carefully in class. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, usually in war, politics, or business The team made a strategic choice to save money. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – strong and healthy, or unlikely to break or fail The bridge is made from robust materials. escalated /EH-skuh-lay-tuhd/ [adjective] – increased…
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Early humans at the Nyayanga site show selective toolmaking behavior

2025年9月8日

stone age

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What tools do you use in your daily life? What do you think makes a good tool? Is it the material, the shape, or something else? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ancestor /AN-ses-ter/ [noun] – a person from the past in one’s family who lived long before The ancient temple was built by the ancestors of the local people. strike /strahyk/ [verb] – to hit something with force Workers used hammers to strike the metal and shape it into tools. butcher /BOOCH-er/ [verb] – to kill or cut up an…
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Y2K fashion trends make a strong comeback worldwide

2025年9月7日

Y2K

©(Nicky Andrews via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe your favorite style of clothing? What makes a fashion style interesting or fun for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support, encourage, or advertise something so that people notice or buy it The company worked hard to promote its new smartphone on TV. denim /DEN-uhm/ [noun] – a type of strong cotton cloth, usually blue, used for making jeans and jackets This bag is made of strong denim. expression /ik-SPRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of showing thoughts,…
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Roblox game Grow a Garden surpasses Fortnite’s player record

2025年9月6日

roblox

©(Janzen Madsen via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of game would you enjoy if you could design it yourself? What activities help you feel calm after a busy day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gameplay /GEYM-pley/ [noun] – the way in which a game is played, including rules, challenges, and player interaction The new racing game has exciting gameplay with fast cars and tricky tracks. setting /SET-ing/ [noun] – the place or environment where an activity or event happens The story takes place in a small village setting near the mountains. soundtrack…
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Study highlights gaps in public awareness of effective climate actions

2025年9月5日

Cris-News (7)

©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What personal actions do you think help most in reducing climate change? If so, which action do you do most? If not, which could you start? Which activities do you think release the most greenhouse gases? If so, which is the biggest? If not, what could it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. excessive /ik-SES-iv/ [adjective] – too much; more than is reasonable or necessary He spent an excessive amount of money on clothes. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important or noticeable effects The new law…
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Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

2025年9月4日

Alcohol

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can health information change the way people live? What might make someone decide to drink less of something? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing damage, injury, or bad effects Smoking is harmful to the lungs and heart. risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving a chance of danger, harm, or loss Climbing the mountain without safety gear is risky. update /uhp-DEYT/ [verb] – to change something so that it is more modern, accurate, or suitable for the present The school updated the rules to improve student safety….
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United Airlines system outage causes major flight disruptions in U.S. and abroad

2025年9月3日

flight

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you feel if your trip was delayed for many hours? What do you think passengers can do while waiting for a delayed flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to interrupt an event, activity, or process and stop it from continuing normally A power cut disrupted the online class, and students could not join the lesson. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [noun] – a plan that shows when events or activities will happen The bus schedules changed because of road repairs in the city. tracker /TRA-kr/ [noun] –…
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Vietnam unveils comprehensive reform plan to reach high-income economy by 2045

2025年9月2日

Cris-News (6)

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could start a big project in your community, what would it be? What is one challenge you think many countries face today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. driver /DRAHY-ver/ [noun] – someone or something that causes something to happen or develops it Education is a driver of social progress. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type The company faced a major challenge last year. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a new idea or method, or the use of new ideas…
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