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California lawmakers scheduled to decide on food allergen bill

2025年9月25日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food do you usually eat when you go to a restaurant? How do you decide what food is safe or good for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allergen /AL-er-juhn/ [noun] – a substance that causes an allergic reaction Dust is a common allergen that makes some people sneeze. governor /GUHV-er-ner/ [noun] – a person in charge of an organization or of a particular political unit, especially a U.S. state The governor signed a new law to support public schools. update /uhp-DEYT/ [verb] – to make something…
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Scientists report success in efforts to restore red-legged frogs

2025年9月24日

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©(AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals can be found near rivers, lakes, or ponds in your country? What do you think scientists can do to help animals live safely in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pond /pond/ [noun] – a small area of water, usually smaller than a lake Ducks were seen swimming in the ponds inside the city park. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of nature, animals, and the environment A new program was created for the conservation of sea turtles on the coast. transport /trans-PAWRT/ [verb] –…
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German economy contracts 0.3% in Q2 2025 amid tariffs and weak spending

2025年9月23日

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©AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “investment”? What do you think makes a place or community strong during hard times? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. absolute /AB-suh-loot/ [adjective] – very great or to the largest degree possible. The teacher had absolute control in the classroom. absorb /ab-SAWRB/ [verb] – to take something in, especially gradually. The sponge can absorb water quickly. abstract /ab-STRAKT/ [adjective] – existing as an idea, not as a material object The artist painted an abstract picture. concrete /KON-kreet/ [adjective]…
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

2025年9月22日

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Would you prefer a secure, average-paying job or a risky job with very high pay? Why? Do you think pay should depend on effort, skills, or results? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something because it is large, powerful, or difficult The company faced a formidable challenge in meeting its profit goals. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Skipping meals can have a detrimental effect on health. conspicuous /kuhn-SPIK-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] –…
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience

2025年9月21日

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©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What skills do you think are important for getting a good job? If you had an interview tomorrow, how would you prepare for it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened The village showed resilience after the flood destroyed many houses. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, usually in war, politics, or business The team made a strategic plan to win the competition. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/…
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Genetic study identifies four distinct giraffe species after decades of research

2025年9月20日

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©Michael Brown/IUCN via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you think of giraffes? How do you think giraffes use their long necks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed The teacher’s new idea was noteworthy and surprised the students. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clear or easier to understand The coach will clarify the game rules before the match. distinction /dih-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a difference between two similar things. There is a clear distinction between day and night….
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FDA orders recall of Walmart shrimp linked to radioactive isotope

2025年9月19日

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©(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you decide if food in a store looks safe or fresh? What do you think “food safety” means? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substance /SUHB-stuhns/ [noun] – a material or matter with particular qualities Scientists discovered a dangerous substance in the river water. container /kuhn-TEY-ner/ [noun] – an object such as a box or a bottle used to hold or carry things Officials found illegal goods hidden inside large containers at the port. code /kohd/ [noun] – a set of numbers or letters used for…
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Mexico’s iconic axolotl faces precipitous decline

2025年9月18日

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©AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a salamander in real life? If so, where did you see it? If not, which animal would you like to see? Do you know about animals that live in water? If so, which animals do you know? If not, which animal would you like to learn about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drastic /DRAS-tik/ [adjective] – likely to have a very noticeable effect The city took drastic action to stop the fire quickly. promising /PROM-uh-sing/ [adjective] – showing signs of being successful…
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Cambridge Dictionary adds 6,000 new words in 2025 update

2025年9月17日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a new word you have learned recently, in English or your own language? How do you feel when people use new slang words that you do not know? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nonsense /NON-sens/ [noun] – words or ideas that have no meaning or make no sense The children laughed at the nonsense words in the funny storybook. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect or change the way someone thinks, behaves, or develops Teachers often influence how students choose their future jobs. database /DEY-tuh-beys/ [noun] – a…
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Osprey numbers drop as food source dwindles in bay

2025年9月16日

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©AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen an osprey or another large bird near water? If so, where did you see it? If not, what bird would you like to see? What animals in your country are important to protect? Why do you think so? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revival /ri-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – a process in which something becomes active or strong again The small town saw a revival of local markets. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be avoided It was inevitable that the…
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