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Jimmy Johnson announces retirement from Fox Sports after 31 years

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©AP Photo/ Chris Szagola, File 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 American football? Can you name a famous team or player in American football? 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。 impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – if something is impressive, it makes you feel admiration or respect The mountain view was impressive. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice or judgment made after thinking carefully about something He made a decision to go to the park. success /suhk-SES/ [noun] – the achievement of a goal or something that is successful Winning the race was…
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Oscar nominees gather for exclusive pre-ceremony event amid wildfire disruptions

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©Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camaraderie /kah-muh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of friendliness toward people with whom you work or share an experience The team’s camaraderie grew stronger after they spent weeks working on the project together. collegial /kuh-LEE-juhl/ [adjective] – relating to a friendly relationship between colleagues who share responsibility The meeting had a collegial atmosphere, with everyone freely sharing their ideas. anecdote /AN-ik-doht/ [noun] – a short, often amusing story about a real incident or person She told a funny anecdote about her first day at the new job. eclectic /ih-KLEK-tik/ [adjective] – consisting of different styles,…
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Oscars nominees gather for exclusive pre-ceremony event amid wildfire disruptions

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©Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of events bring famous people together? Why do you think celebrities attend special gatherings before an award ceremony? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominee /NOM-uh-nee/ [noun] – someone who has been officially suggested for a position, honor, or award She was a nominee for the best singer award at the ceremony. reception /ri-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – a formal social event where guests are welcomed The hotel held a special reception for its new guests. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – carefully arranged or organized in a particular way The…
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Oscars nominees gather for exclusive pre-ceremony event amid wildfire disruptions

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©Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP 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 watched an awards show? Would you like to attend a glamorous event? 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。 prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality The school won a prestigious award for best students. agenda /uh-JEN-duh/ [noun] – a list of things to do or discuss at a meeting The teacher wrote today’s agenda on the board. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement The team won…
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Kamala Harris, Wayans family, Keke Palmer, and Dave Chappelle honored at NAACP Image Awards

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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。 Are awards given for entertainment and public service to recognize contributions? Have any famous entertainers or public figures you know won awards? 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。 essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for life. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have a strong effect on someone or something His words impacted my decision. collective /kuh-LEK-tiv/ [adjective] – done by people working together The team made a collective effort to win. nominee /nom-uh-NEE/ [noun] – a person who is chosen for an award or position…
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Kamala Harris, Wayans family, Keke Palmer, and Dave Chappelle honored at NAACP Image Awards

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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 athlete showed resilience by training hard after losing the championship. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – more careful attention, especially to notice possible danger The security guard’s vigilance prevented a robbery at the store. astonishment /uh-STON-ish-muhnt/ [noun] – very great surprise The students looked at the magician in astonishment after his amazing trick. entrenched /en-TRENCHT/ [adjective] – fixed firmly or securely so that it is difficult to change The country has entrenched traditions that have existed for centuries….
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Kamala Harris, Wayans family, Keke Palmer, and Dave Chappelle honored at NAACP Image Awards

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think awards are given for entertainment and public service? Who are some famous entertainers or public figures you know who have won awards? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocacy /AD-vuh-kuh-see/ [noun] – public support for an idea, plan, or way of doing something His advocacy for clean energy helped the city reduce pollution. democratic /dem-uh-KRAT-ik/ [adjective] – based on the principles of democracy, where people have the right to choose leaders or make decisions The country held a democratic election where everyone could vote. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb]…
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