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Loose kangaroo causes concern in Colorado city

2025年6月16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。 Would you feel scared if you saw a big animal near your home? Do you think it is safe to keep big animals like kangaroos at home? 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。 police /puh-LEES/ [noun] – the group of people who enforce the law and help keep the community safe The police arrived quickly to help after the car accident. catch /kach / [verb] – to stop and hold something that is moving The teacher tried to catch the dog when it ran into the classroom. easily /EE-zuh-lee/…
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Real ID requirement begins for U.S. domestic air travel

2025年6月15日

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©(AP Photo/LM Otero) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of rules do you think are important when people travel? Do you think it’s easy or hard to follow new rules? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recommendation /rek-uh-men-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an idea or suggestion about what someone should do The teacher gave a recommendation to study one hour every day for the test. handout /HAND-out/ [noun] – a piece of paper with information given to people At the job fair, companies gave handouts with job information. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] – an official document that…
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Real ID requirement begins for U.S. domestic air travel

2025年6月15日

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©(AP Photo/LM Otero) 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 think it’s a good idea to follow travel rules? Have you ever had to wait in a long line for something? 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。 pass /pas/ [verb] – to be officially approved or accepted, especially a law or rule The school board passed a new rule about mobile phone use. airport /AIR-pawrt/ [noun] – a place where airplanes take off and land Many airports check bags before passengers enter. passport /PAS-pawrt/ [noun] – an official document that allows people to travel…
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Real ID requirement begins for U.S. domestic air travel

2025年6月15日

real ID

©(AP Photo/LM Otero) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government of a country, especially in a system where power is shared between national and local governments A new federal law requires companies to report data breaches within 48 hours. authentication /aw-then-ti-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of proving that something is real, true, or valid, especially in terms of identity or documents Online banking systems use fingerprint authentication to protect accounts. bureaucratic /byoor-uh-KRAT-ik/ [adjective] – related to a system of government or organization with many rules and procedures, often resulting in delays or inefficiency The…
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Florida approves first black bear hunt proposal in a decade

2025年6月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring land area, especially in the U.S. (1 acre = about 4,047 square meters) The farmer owns 100 acres of land used for growing wheat. random /RAN-duhm/ [adjective] – done without a specific pattern, plan, or purpose Police conducted random checks on cars at the highway exit. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – someone who publicly supports or argues for a cause or policy Animal rights advocates protested the opening of the new zoo. non-lethal /non-LE-thal/ [adjective] – not capable of causing death The police used non-lethal weapons like rubber bullets…
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Florida approves first black bear hunt proposal in a decade

2025年6月14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 bear in real life? Do you think people and wild animals can live in the same area? 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。 agree /uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have the same opinion or to accept a suggestion or plan The council agreed to build a new playground in the park. hunt /huhnt/ [noun] – an organized activity to catch or kill wild animals The annual deer hunt begins in November in that region. report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – an official or written statement that gives…
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Florida approves first black bear hunt proposal in a decade

2025年6月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some animals might come into cities or towns? What do you think people should do if a wild animal comes near their home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [noun] – unexpected or sudden meetings, often involving conflict or danger There were several encounters between hikers and mountain lions in the park last year. incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event, usually unexpected, that may be dangerous or cause concern Several incidents of flooding were recorded after the heavy rain. lottery /LOT-uh-ree/ [noun] – a system…
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Intermediate

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