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2026年2月27日
©(AP Photo/Duke Monari) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of gifts do people usually give on special days like Valentine’s Day? What makes a gift feel meaningful to you: the thought, the use, or the design? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known to many people The company used online promotion to introduce a new product. hyperinflation /hahy-per-in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – extremely fast increase in prices Hyperinflation caused food prices to rise very quickly. liquidity /li-KWID-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to use money easily for payment…
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2026年2月27日
©(AP Photo/Duke Monari) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bouquet /boh-KEY/ [noun] – a group of flowers arranged together A small bouquet was placed on the table for decoration. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way A pragmatic plan helped the team finish the project early. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – a limit or restriction that makes something difficult Budget constraints affected the size of the event. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – clearly representing an idea or quality The building is emblematic of the city’s history. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – closely connected to the topic or situation Only…
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2026年2月25日
©(AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall) 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 read a story based on real letters? Do you think old letters should be protected carefully? 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。 digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using computer or electronic technology The school uses digital tools to share homework with students. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something as part of a group or total The tour will include a visit to the museum. separate /SEP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause people or things to be apart A wall can separate two rooms…
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2026年2月25日
©(AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people keep old letters, photos, or messages from the past? If you found letters from people who lived long ago, what would you want to learn about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conflict /kuhn-FLIKT/ [noun] – a serious disagreement or fight between groups or countries The conflict between the two teams delayed the project. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of a situation or idea The survey provides insight into customer behavior. wartime /WAWR-tahym/ [adjective] – relating to a period when a…
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2026年2月25日
©(AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical records are stored and kept safe The city keeps old maps in a public archive for researchers. correspondence /kawr-uh-SPON-duhns/ [noun] – written communication between people The company saved all email correspondence for legal reasons. segregation /seg-ri-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the separation of people into different groups, often by law or rule The law ended segregation in public transportation. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including many parts or details The report gives a comprehensive review of the safety rules. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily broken…
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2026年2月25日
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2026年2月8日
©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person who manages and cares for a collection in a museum or library A curator checks each painting before it is displayed to the public. petition /puh-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – a formal written request to an authority A petition was signed to protect the old park from closing. poignant /POIN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – causing strong feelings of sadness or emotion A poignant story about family loss was shared in the news report. abdication /ab-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving up a position of power The sudden abdication surprised many…
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2026年2月8日
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2026年2月8日
©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people like to save old photos, cards, or letters? How do people today usually share their feelings with others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exhibition /ek-suh-BISH-uhn/ [noun] – a public show of objects or works An exhibition of old photos attracted many visitors. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or easy to notice The report included a notable example of success. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect the way something happens Friends often influence choices about hobbies and sports. marriage /MAR-ij/ [noun] – the legal union…
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2026年2月8日
©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) 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 like reading old letters or cards? Do you enjoy visiting museums or exhibitions? 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。 reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to show something that was hidden or not known The report will reveal new information about the plan. citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who lives in a country and has rights there Each citizen must follow the laws of the country. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – the history or past information about something The teacher explained the background of the story….
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