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Antarctic warming forces penguins to breed earlier, raising population stability concerns

2026年2月4日

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©AP Photo/Mark Baker, 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。 Where do penguins live? Do animals need food at the right time? 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。 adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – to change to fit new conditions Penguins adapt to warmer weather. specific /spuh-SIF-ik/ [adjective] – clearly defined or limited Some penguins eat specific food. risk /risk/ [noun] – the chance of danger or harm Early breeding increases risk. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/ [verb] – to keep going Scientists continue their research. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep safe from harm Laws help protect wildlife. Article…
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Antarctic warming forces penguins to breed earlier, raising population stability concerns

2026年2月4日

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©AP Photo/Mark Baker, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals live in very cold environments? Why is food timing important for young animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. method /METH-uhd/ [noun ] – a particular way of doing something The study used a clear method to collect data. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – a reaction to something that happens The birds showed a response to warmer weather. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – stress or difficulty caused by demands or problems Food shortages create pressure on penguin colonies. connection /kuh-NEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a relationship between things Scientists…
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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

2026年2月1日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems can affect tourist transportation? How can these problems be reduced? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe or important The crash was a serious safety issue. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry The accident caused concern among tourists. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – an examination of something. Officials ordered a review of rail safety. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – regular and consistent Tourism showed steady growth. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption of normal activity Protests caused service disruption. Article Reading: Please read the whole…
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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

2026年2月1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。 Do tourists visit famous places? Why do they travel? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – Meaning: Harm to something. The train had damage after the crash. afraid /uh-FRAYD/ [adjective] – feeling fear. Passengers felt afraid during the crash. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people Machu Picchu is a popular place. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – very necessary. Safety is important for travel. main /MAYN/ [adjective] – Meaning: Most important. The train is the main transport. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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Tourist trains collide on route to Machu Picchu

2026年2月1日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The accident caused a significant delay in rail services. inherent /in-HEER-uhnt/ [adjective] – existing as a natural part of something Mountain travel involves inherent safety risks. vulnerability /vuhl-nuh-ruh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being easily damaged The crash exposed the vulnerability of aging rail systems. cumulative /KYOO-myuh-luh-tiv/ [adjective] – increasing by adding over time Cumulative tourism growth strained local infrastructure. imperative /im-PAIR-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Safety reviews became imperative after the crash. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and…
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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

2026年1月31日

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©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, 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 bought something online? Do you read reviews before you buy 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。 handmade /hand-MEYD/ [adjective] – made by hand, not by machine She bought a handmade bag from a small local shop. investigation /in-ves-ti-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful search for facts or truth The police started an investigation into the online fraud case. refund /ree-FUHND/ [noun] – money given back after a return He asked for a refund when the product did not arrive. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun]…
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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

2026年1月31日

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©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually choose an online shop you trust? What makes a website look “real” or “safe” to you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scam /skam/ [noun] – a trick to take someone’s money or personal information The police warned people about a phone scam asking for bank details. craftwork /KRAFT-wurk/ [noun] – handmade art or objects made with skill The shop sells craftwork made by local artists. legitimate /li-JIT-uh-mit/ [adjective] – real and legal The company is a legitimate business with a real office….
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Online shopping scams increase as fake small businesses appear

2026年1月31日

wallet

©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. counterfeit /KOUN-ter-fit/ [adjective] – not genuine; made to look like the real thing in order to deceive She realized the designer bag was counterfeit after the strap broke easily. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real; not fake or copied He bought an authentic painting after checking the artist’s signature. fraudulent /FRAW-juh-luhnt/ [adjective] – involving cheating or dishonesty The bank closed the account after detecting fraudulent activity. deceptive /dih-SEP-tiv/ [adjective] – causing someone to believe something that is not true The website’s layout was deceptive and hid important fees. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – advanced…
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