Tag Archive: world news

American runner Yared Nuguse breaks indoor mile record, wins Olympic medal

2025年6月21日

runner

©(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do better than someone or something Her record was surpassed by a new champion. solidify /suh-LID-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more certain The team’s victory solidified its place in the finals. orthodontist /or-thuh-DON-tist/ [noun] – a dentist who fixes teeth and makes them straight My friend wants to become an orthodontist to help people with their teeth. inclusivity /in-kloo-SI-vuh-tee/ [noun] – the idea of including all people, no matter their background or identity The school promotes inclusivity by celebrating different cultures. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt-lee/ [adverb]…
Read more

Expert

,

American runner Yared Nuguse breaks indoor mile record, wins Olympic medal

2025年6月21日

runner

©(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, 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 ever watched a running race on TV or in person? Do you think running is fun or difficult? 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。 race /reys/ [noun] – a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first The school held running races during sports day. meter /MEE-ter/ [noun] – a unit of length equal to 100 centimeters The pool is 50 meters long. train /treyn/ [verb] – to practice or prepare for something He trains every…
Read more

Beginner

,

Loose kangaroo causes concern in Colorado city

2025年6月16日

kangaroo

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to take care of a wild animal? If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? Why would you choose that animal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. energetic /en-er-JET-ik/ [adjective] – having or showing a lot of energy The dog was too energetic to stay in the house all day. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the act of moving something from one place to another The truck was used for the safe transport of goods to the market. exotic…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Loose kangaroo causes concern in Colorado city

2025年6月16日

kangaroo

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retrieve /ri-TREEV/ [verb] – to get something back after it was lost or misplaced The worker retrieved the tool from the storage room. articulate /ahr-TIK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to express an idea or thought clearly in words The manager articulated the project goals in the meeting. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful watch and attention to avoid danger The lifeguard’s vigilance keeps swimmers safe at the beach. defensive /dih-FEN-siv/ [adjective] – used to protect against danger or attack The dog made a defensive bark when a stranger walked by. recurrent /ri-KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – happening again and again over…
Read more

Expert

,

Loose kangaroo causes concern in Colorado city

2025年6月16日

kangaroo

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/…
Read more

Beginner

,

Real ID requirement begins for U.S. domestic air travel

2025年6月15日

real ID

©(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…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Real ID requirement begins for U.S. domestic air travel

2025年6月15日

real ID

©(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…
Read more

Beginner

,

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…
Read more

Expert

,