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2026年2月12日
©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear the word “robot,” what kind of robot do you imagine? Would you feel comfortable having a robot in your home or school? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. humanoid /HYOO-muh-noid/ [adjective] – having a shape or form similar to a human The game featured a humanoid character with arms and legs. padded /PAD-id/ [adjective] – covered with soft material for protection or comfort The chair had a padded seat for long meetings. adjustable /uh-JUHS-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be changed to…
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2026年2月12日
©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipice /PRES-uh-pis/ [noun] – a dangerous or important point before a major change The country reached a precipice during the economic crisis. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a typical model or example of how something is done The manager introduced a different paradigm for team communication. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – an event that interrupts normal activity or movement The flight was delayed due to a weather disturbance. deployment /dih-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of putting something into use in a real situation The city planned the deployment of electric buses. aesthetic /es-THET-ik/ [noun] –…
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2026年2月10日
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2026年2月10日
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 used a device to track sleep? Do people trust health apps? 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。 track /track /TRAK// [verb] – to follow or record something The watch tracks sleep time. curious /KYUR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – wanting to know more She feels curious about sleep. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better Good habits improve sleep. helpful /HELP-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving help The device is helpful. calm /KAHM/ [adjective] – not worried Staying calm helps sleep. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will…
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2026年2月10日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you used a device to track sleep? What did you notice about your sleep? Do people trust health apps? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to roughly calculate an amount The device estimates sleep duration. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – trust in something Users show confidence in trackers. limitation /lim-i-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a restriction or weakness Accuracy is a major limitation. anxious /ANGK-shuhs/ [adjective] – feeling worried or nervous Some users feel anxious about scores. valuable /VAL-yuh-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – useful or important The…
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2026年2月10日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of rules used by a computer to solve problems The device uses an algorithm to estimate sleep stages. provisional /pruh-VIZH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – temporary and subject to change The report offered provisional conclusions. fixation /fik-SAY-shuhn/ [noun] – excessive focus on one thing Doctors warned about fixation on sleep scores. actionable /AK-shuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be acted upon effectively The data provided actionable insights. latent /LAY-tnt/ [adjective] – existing but not yet developed The technology has latent potential. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation…
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2026年1月30日
©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear about animals from the past, what kinds of places do you imagine they lived in? Why do you think people are interested in learning about animals that lived hundreds of years ago? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remain /ri-MEYN/ [noun] – what is left of something after it has ended or been destroyed Scientists studied the remains of an ancient tool found near the river. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something in its original condition The museum works hard…
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2026年1月30日
©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via 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。 Do you like learning about animals from the past? Would you be interested in exploring a cave if it was safe? 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a natural hollow place in the ground or in a rock The hikers rested inside a cave during heavy rain. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not expected The town had an unusual weather pattern that surprised residents. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having little or no water or moisture The…
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2026年1月30日
©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2026年1月30日
©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mummified /MUH-muh-fyd/ [adjective] – preserved by natural drying so decay is slowed The museum displayed a mummified animal found in a frozen mountain area. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before Scientists described the temperature increase as unprecedented for that region. scavenger /SKAV-in-jer/ [noun] – an animal that eats dead or leftover food The vulture is a scavenger that feeds on dead animals in the wild. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – large in size, amount, or range The study required extensive research before results could be published. arid…
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