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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

2025年6月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen something strange happen on the road? If so, what happened? If not, what would surprise you on the road? Have you ever heard a news story about a road accident? If so, where did it happen? If not, where do you think accidents often happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular time, number, or size but not exact The game starts at approximately 7 p.m. crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident in which a vehicle hits something The bus…
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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

2025年6月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange The artist made an extraordinary painting with only one hand. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being weak or easily hurt physically or emotionally The old building showed its vulnerability during the strong wind. logistically /loh-JIS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that involves planning and organization to make something happen It was logistically hard to move ten large boxes in one day. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy or successful again after something difficult or bad has happened The team showed great…
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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

2025年6月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen something unusual happen on the road? Have you ever heard a news story about a road accident? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 truck /truhk/ [noun] – a large road vehicle used for carrying goods The truck carried fruit to the store. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very bad or dangerous The cut on his arm was serious. cost /kawst/ [verb] – to have a price The dress cost ten dollars. risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving the possibility of danger or failure Climbing a tall tree…
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Venezuela declares economic emergency as inflation soars and recession deepens

2025年5月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know about an economic crisis? Do businesses face challenges during an economic crisis? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to influence something or someone The rain will affect the picnic plans. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – known or proven to be true; definite Certain foods make me feel sick. benefit /ben-uh-fit/ [noun] – an advantage or profit gained from something Healthy eating has many benefits. measure /MEZH-er/ [noun] – a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation The government…
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Venezuela declares economic emergency as inflation soars and recession deepens

2025年5月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about an economic crisis? What happens to businesses during an economic crisis? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering Many people struggled during the crisis when jobs were lost. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country or region A strong economy leads to more jobs and better wages. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who control and make decisions for a country,…
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Venezuela declares economic emergency as inflation soars and recession deepens

2025年5月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being likely to change or fail; lack of stability Political instability has made it harder for the country to make progress. recession /ri-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a period of economic decline, typically marked by a decrease in GDP, employment, and production The country is going through a recession with many businesses closing down. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – a decrease in quality, quantity, or strength. (Verb) To decrease or deteriorate There has been a decline in the purchasing power of the people in Venezuela. stabilization /stey-buh-li-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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China’s exports surge 8.7% in August amid sluggish domestic economy

2024年9月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Does government policy cause a weak economy? Does a decrease in imports contribute to a weak economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 strong /strawng/ [adjective] – effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful She has a strong voice that can be heard from far away. low /loh/ [adjective] – below the usual or expected level or amount The water level in the lake is low this summer because of the lack of rain. drop /drop/ [verb] – to move to a lower level,…
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Beginner

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