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Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal, exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities

2025年5月17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 experienced a blackout? Have you seen news about blackouts in other countries? 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。 happen /HAP-uhn/ [verb] – to have existence or come into existence A big storm will happen tomorrow night. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set of connected things that work together The water system in this building is very old. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe in effect; bad a serious storm damaged many houses last night electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy that provides power The electricity went…
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Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal, exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities

2025年5月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something stop changing and become more regular or constant The engineers worked hard to stabilize the damaged bridge. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened She showed great resilience after losing her home. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being easily hurt or attacked The system’s vulnerability made it a target for hackers. contingency /kuhn-TIN-juhn-see/ [noun] – something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary The team prepared a…
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Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal, exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities

2025年5月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a blackout? Have you seen news about blackouts in other countries? If so, what country was it about? If not, what problems do you think happen during blackouts? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blackout /BLAK -out/ [noun] – a period when there is no light or power because of an electrical failure The blackout made the whole street very dark at night. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption that makes something not work or continue as usual The heavy rain caused a disruption in train service. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/…
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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

2025年5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。 Have you ever seen a warning label on food? Would you feel safe eating frozen meat from the store? 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。 aim /eym/ [verb] – to have a goal or purpose The new school program aimed to help students improve their reading skills. illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a state of being sick or unhealthy Many illnesses can be prevented by washing your hands regularly. comment /KOM-ent/ [noun] – spoken or written opinion or statement The teacher read all the students’ comments about the school lunch…
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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

2025年5月15日

chicken

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to increase rapidly New taxes might escalate transportation costs in rural areas. contradict /kon-truh-DIKT/ [verb] – to say or do something that is the opposite of something else The company’s decision contradicts its earlier promise to reduce emissions. stuffed /stuhft/ [adjective] – filled with something inside The bakery sells stuffed pastries with various fillings like cream and fruit. implicate /IM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to show that something is involved in causing a problem or harmful event Multiple medications have been implicated in causing serious side effects. regressive /ri-GRES-iv/ [adjective] – becoming less advanced;…
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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

2025年5月15日

chicken

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually think of when you hear the word “bacteria”? If you could create a rule to help people stay healthy, what kind of rule would you make? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lower /LOH-er/ [verb] – to make something less in amount, degree, or level The company wants to lower energy usage by switching to LED lights. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – once every year The event is held annually to celebrate the town’s history. contaminated /kuhn-TA-muh-nay-tuhd/ [adjective] – containing harmful or dirty substances People were warned not…
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Vultures provide critical ecological services despite negative image

2025年5月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. carcass /KAHR-kuhs/ [noun] – the dead body of an animal After the storm, the carcass of a large deer was found near the river. scavenger /SKAV-in-jer/ [noun] – an animal or bird that feeds on dead or decaying matter The scavengers cleaned up the fish scraps left behind by fishermen. rehabilitate /ree-huh-BIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to restore something to a good condition or reputation The city is working to rehabilitate old buildings and attract tourists. neutralize /NOO-truh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something harmless or ineffective Special equipment was used to neutralize harmful chemicals after the factory leak….
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Vultures provide critical ecological services despite negative image

2025年5月8日

vulture

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were in charge of protecting animals, what would you do first? Why do you think some animals are important, even if people don’t like them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulture /VUHL-cher/ [noun] – a large bird that eats the bodies of dead animals In India, vultures help farmers by eating dead cattle and reducing disease spread. stray /strey/ [adjective] – not owned or controlled by anyone; having no home Stray cats in the city often look for food in garbage cans. bacterium /bak-TEER-ee-uhm/ [noun] – a very…
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