Monthly Archive: August 2023

US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

Cancer

©medhealthreview Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee / [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of fresh water in the drought-affected region has led to strict water conservation measures. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness After her surgery, Sarah was prescribed medication by her doctor to help manage her pain and aid in the healing process. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over a period of time Our school is implementing sustainable practices such as…
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US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

Cancer

©medhealthreview 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。 Is cancer a common health condition worldwide? Can certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of developing cancer? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it She will face a challenging test tomorrow, but she is studying hard to prepare for it. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for something to be sold or supplied The popular toy was in high demand during the holiday season, and stores quickly sold out…
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US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

Cancer

©medhealthreview Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is cancer, and how would you define it in your own words? Do you believe that cancer is primarily hereditary or primarily caused by external factors? What is your reasoning behind your belief? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij / [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There is a shortage of available seats on the bus, so we might have to wait for the next one. drug /druhg / [noun] – any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance that is put into the body of a person or animal to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies The healthcare workers administered the vaccine to the public during the mass vaccination campaign. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The police force worked tirelessly to combat crime and maintain law and order in the city. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – of or relating to the production of antibodies or lymphocytes that can react with a specific antigen…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

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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。 Are you familiar with swine flu? Do you think vaccines work? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ / [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The outbreak of the infectious disease led to a surge in hospital admissions and public health concerns. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants Scientists are studying the structure and behavior of the virus to…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is swine flu? What other animal diseases do you know of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The protest march resulted in road closures and traffic disruptions in the city. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people The release of the new product resulted in widespread adoption and popularity among consumers. breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that…
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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like watching comic book adaptations? Which comic book storylines are you familiar with? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stand out /stand out/ [verb] – to be much better than other similar things or people Among all the colorful flowers in the garden, the red rose stands out with its vibrant petals. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts Solving a Rubik’s cube can be challenging because it has many different colors…
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