Tag Archive: World News

A Doberman named Penny wins the historic 150th Westminster Dog Show

2026年2月17日

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©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the most popular dog breeds in your country? Do you think a dog’s behavior depends more on its breed or how its owner treats it? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arena /uh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, used for sports or entertainment Thousands of fans arrived at the basketball arena to watch the championship game. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun] – a person or animal that takes part in an event or activity The teacher asked each participant in…
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A Doberman named Penny wins the historic 150th Westminster Dog Show

2026年2月17日

Penny

©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – respected and admired as very high quality Winning this prestigious award is a great honor for any professional dog trainer. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be similar to another person or thing The two brothers resemble each other so much that people often think they are twins. impeccably /im-PEK-uh-blee/ [adverb] – in a way that is perfect or has no mistakes The young pianist played the difficult music impeccably. delight /dih-LAHYT/ [verb] – to give someone great pleasure or joy The beautiful fireworks in the park…
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A Doberman named Penny wins the historic 150th Westminster Dog Show

2026年2月17日

Penny

©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) 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。 What is your favorite animal? Do you like watching animal competitions? 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。 represent /rep-ri-ZENT/ [verb] – to act or speak for a group, a country, or a type The different animals in the show represent many countries. well-trained /wel-TRAYND/ [adjective] – taught to behave or perform a specific task correctly through practice The young chefs were all very talented, hardworking, and well-trained. excellent /EK-suh-luhnt/ [adjective] – extremely good or of very high quality It was difficult to choose a winner because…
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Southern Chile wildfires spread rapidly as extreme heat strains emergency response

2026年2月7日

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©AP Photo/Javier Torres 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 heard about wildfires before? What happens when the weather is very hot? 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。 help /HELP/ [noun] – the act of helping or supporting someone Emergency help arrived after the fire spread quickly. protection /pruh-TEK-shuhn/ [noun] – keeping someone safe Shelters gave protection to families. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm caused to something The fire caused damage to houses. rule /ROOL/ [noun] – an instruction to follow A night rule stopped travel. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a difficult situation The…
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Southern Chile wildfires spread rapidly as extreme heat strains emergency response

2026年2月7日

Brix-News (76)

©AP Photo/Javier Torres Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acute /uh-KYOOT/ [adjective] – very serious or severe The region faced an acute shortage of emergency supplies. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to planning and organization Logistical delays slowed equipment delivery. suppression /suh-PRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping or controlling something Firefighters relied on aerial suppression to slow the spread of the flames. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens Curfews served as a preventive safety measure. volatile /VOL-uh-til/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly Volatile weather patterns alarmed scientists. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then,…
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Southern Chile wildfires spread rapidly as extreme heat strains emergency response

2026年2月7日

Brix-News (76)

©AP Photo/Javier Torres Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have wildfires occurred in Chile before? Where have they happened? What weather conditions cause fires to spread faster? How do these conditions affect safety? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. support /suh-PAWRT/ [noun] – help given to someone or something Government support arrived after the declaration. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the power to manage a situation Fire control became difficult during strong winds. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry Residents shared concern about slow aid. restriction /rih-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule that limits activity A travel…
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Researchers identify earliest cave handprints on Sulawesi Island

2026年2月5日

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©(Ahdi Agus Oktaviana/Maxime Aubert via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. limestone /LAHYM-stohn/ [noun] – a type of rock formed from sea materials The old building was made from limestone blocks near the river. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – having advanced design or careful planning The machine uses a sophisticated system to save energy. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or having a strong effect The test results had a significant effect on the final decision. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of searching a place to learn more about it Space exploration helps scientists learn more about the universe. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective]…
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