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Refillable packaging addresses growing packaging waste

2026年3月11日

News Templates

©(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of containers do people usually throw away after using a product? What do you think happens to packaging after people throw it away? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys and uses goods or services The consumer compares prices before choosing a mobile phone plan. reusable /ree-YOO-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be used again many times The lunchbox is reusable and reduces daily waste. gradual /GRAJ-oo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening slowly over time, not suddenly The company sees gradual improvement…
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New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls

2026年3月10日

horse

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do people guess an animal’s feelings without using words? What animal sounds are familiar to you, and how do they make you feel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not normal It was unusual to see snow in the city during spring. conduct /kon-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and carry out an activity The school will conduct a safety drill next week. airflow /AIR-floh/ [noun] – the movement of air Good airflow is important in a small room. tissue /TISH-oo/ [noun] – a…
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Japan economy grows 0.2% in fourth quarter

2026年3月9日

Brix-News (3)

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can happen when a country’s exports decrease? Why do governments try to increase spending during slow growth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. offset /AWF-set/ [verb] – to balance one effect with another effect Higher sales helped offset the loss in exports. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing something or someone in order to continue, work correctly, or succeed The country is reliant on trade with other nations. stimulus /STIM-yuh-luhs/ [noun] – something that helps an economy to grow The government announced a stimulus plan to support jobs. quarterly /KWAWR-ter-lee/ [adjective]…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

2026年3月8日

Brix-News (2)

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can social media influence financial knowledge and habits? What challenges do young professionals face when building wealth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiate /nuh-GOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to try to reach an agreement by discussing something She tried to negotiate a higher salary at work. intimidating /in-TIM-i-dey-ting/ [adjective] – making someone feel nervous or afraid Talking about money can feel intimidating. affordable /uh-FOR-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – not too expensive They looked for an affordable apartment in the city. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change easily Renting offers flexibility for…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics

2026年3月7日

Brix-News (1)

©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Has watching international sports ever increased respect for another country? If so, how? If not, why not? Has collecting items ever helped start conversations with strangers? If so, how? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. admiration /ad-muh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – respect and approval The coach showed admiration for the injured athlete. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief or custom that continues for a long time Pin trading is an Olympic tradition. exchange /iks-CHEYNJ/ [noun] – the act of giving something and receiving something The exchange…
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Cortina Olympic Village hosts 1,400 athletes as 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games preparations intensify

2026年3月6日

Brix-News

©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched the Winter Olympics? If so, which sport did you enjoy the most? If not, would you like to watch it in the future? Have you ever stayed in a place away from home for school or sports? If so, where did you stay and how was the experience? If not, would you like to try it someday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place with equipment or services for a particular purpose The village has a modern training facility…
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U.S. stocks rise as Nvidia leads rally after major AI chip deal with Meta

2026年3月5日

Brix-News (10)

©AP Photo/Richard Drew Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the stock market? Why do people invest in it? What is artificial intelligence? Where do people use it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – the feeling that something will be successful Strong earnings increased investor confidence. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire for a product or service. Demand for chips grew quickly. concerned /kuhn-SURND/ [adjective] – worried about something Investors were concerned about high costs. change /CHAYN-jiz/ [noun] – situations where something becomes different Market changes happened quickly. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] –…
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More US employees seek caregiver benefits as the population ages

2026年3月4日

caregiver

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why might balancing work and family responsibilities be challenging? How can technology make daily life easier for busy workers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gap /gap/ [noun] – a missing part or difference between two things The study found a gap between city services and rural needs. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to bring something new into use The government plans to introduce new traffic rules next year. flexible /FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to change easily to fit different needs The company offers flexible hours during busy seasons. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun]…
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball

2026年3月3日

6'7

©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes watching a sports game fun for you? Why do you think people like to follow simple trends or gestures? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. themed /THEEMD/ [adjective] – designed around a single idea or topic The school prepared a themed event about science and technology. respond /ri-SPOND/ [verb] – to react or give an answer to something The company responded to customer feedback with new rules. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – communication or activity between people Group work increases interaction between students in class. repetitive…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks

2026年3月2日

Brix-News (9)

©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What awards show recognizes achievements in British film and television? Why are trophies important in the entertainment industry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or mental energy used to do something The team made a strong effort to finish the project on time. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions taken to achieve a result The hiring process took several weeks to complete. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The surface of the table looked clean and…
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