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Cortina Olympic Village hosts 1,400 athletes as 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games preparations intensify

2026年3月6日

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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched the Winter Olympics? If so, which sport did you enjoy the most? If not, would you like to watch it in the future? Have you ever stayed in a place away from home for school or sports? If so, where did you stay and how was the experience? If not, would you like to try it someday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place with equipment or services for a particular purpose The village has a modern training facility…
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Cortina Olympic Village hosts 1,400 athletes as 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games preparations intensify

2026年3月6日

Brix-News

©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to organizing details of complex activities The logistical planning ensured that equipment arrived on time. camaraderie /kam-uh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of trust and friendship among people who spend time together Athletes developed camaraderie after training together for months. apprehension /ap-rih-HEN-shuhn/ [noun] – anxiety or worry about something that may happen There was apprehension about the new training system. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and structures that support a country or organization Modern cities invest heavily in infrastructure to support growing populations. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] –…
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Cortina Olympic Village hosts 1,400 athletes as 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games preparations intensify

2026年3月6日

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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott 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 the Winter Olympics? Have you ever stayed in a place away from home for school or sports? 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。 village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a place where people live, smaller than a town The athletes are staying in a village near Cortina. valley /VAL-ee/ [noun] – low land between mountains or hills The village is in a mountain valley in Italy. temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – lasting for only a short time The village is a temporary home for the…
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License plate reader surveillance prompts legal and privacy debate

2026年2月24日

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©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is more important, safety or privacy? Why? How do you imagine roads will look in the future with new technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover or notice something that is not easy to see Sensors detect smoke early to prevent fires. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of steps used by a computer to solve a problem The app uses an algorithm to show popular videos. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks a…
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License plate reader surveillance prompts legal and privacy debate

2026年2月24日

plate reader

©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surveillance /ser-VEY-luhns/ [noun] – the act of watching or monitoring people or places The company increased surveillance to prevent theft in the building. predictive /pri-DIK-tiv/ [adjective] – able to say what may happen in the future based on information The weather app uses predictive data to show possible storms. suspicious /suh-SPISH-uhs/ [adjective] – causing doubt or concern that something may be wrong The guard noticed suspicious activity near the closed store. intrusive /in-TROO-siv/ [adjective] – entering personal space or life in an unwanted way Many people find loud phone notifications intrusive….
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License plate reader surveillance prompts legal and privacy debate

2026年2月24日

plate reader

©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, 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。 Have you seen cameras on roads or streets before? Do you believe people should know when cameras collect information? 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。 federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government of a country Federal laws apply to all states in the country. barrel /BAR-uhl/ [noun] – a large round container used to hold or cover things The workers stored tools inside a metal barrel. notice /NOH-tis/ [noun] – public information or warning given to people The school sent a notice…
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Olympic curling reveals how teamwork affects results in mixed doubles

2026年2月21日

Olympic curling

©(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is easy about working in a team of only two people? What do you do when you and another person have different opinions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – very strong or high in degree The debate became intense as the deadline approached. tension /TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of stress or disagreement There was tension in the office after the sudden policy change. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time or without stopping Constant noise from traffic made…
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Olympic curling reveals how teamwork affects results in mixed doubles

2026年2月21日

Olympic curling

©(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) 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 watching sports competitions? Have you ever played a game with a family member? 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。 competition /kom-pi-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – an event where people or groups try to win or do better than others The school held a competition to choose the best science project. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something as necessary The job requires clear communication skills. throw /throh/ [noun] – the act of sending something through the air Each throw of the ball must be careful…
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