Monthly Archive: November 2023

Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a parasite? Which organisms do you know are parasitic in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infect /in-FEKT/ [verb] – to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant The contagious disease began to infect people in neighboring villages. possess /puh-ZES/ [verb] – to have or own something, or to have a particular quality The old house possesses a certain charm and character. gene /jeen/ [noun] – a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behaviour, etc. of an individual plant or…
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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intriguing /in-TREE-ging/ [adjective] – very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious The novel had an intriguing plot that kept readers hooked until the end. cricket /KRIK-it / [noun] – a brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together The cricket’s rhythmic chirping adds to the ambiance of the night. slender /SLEN-der/ [adjective] – thin and delicate The slender bridge swayed gently in the breeze. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to Understanding the complexity of the…
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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15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 you know what a parasite is? Have you seen an actual parasite? 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。 host /hohst/ [noun] – a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite Dogs can be a host for various intestinal parasites. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to work or operate Without electricity, many modern devices cannot function properly. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – If a living thing adapts, it changes slightly over time so it can continue to exist in a particular environment He quickly adapted…
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Microsoft offers free cybersecurity tools amid rising threats

2023年11月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method The police dog was trained to detect illegal substances in luggage at the airport. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of The persistent rumors about the company’s financial troubles caused concern among investors. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – noun one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided reinforce /ree-in-FAWRS/ [verb] – If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides…
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Microsoft offers free cybersecurity tools amid rising threats

2023年11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。 Do you know what a cyberattack is? Do you feel safe when you use your personal information in the internet? 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。 response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction The emergency services’ quick response saved lives during the fire outbreak. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks The new smartphone comes with a sophisticated camera that takes stunning photos in low light conditions. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which…
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Beginner

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Microsoft offers free cybersecurity tools amid rising threats

2023年11月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a cyberattack? How do you protect yourself from cyberattacks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. posture /POS-cher / [noun] – a way in which a government or other organization thinks about and/or deals with a particular matter The school’s posture on student well-being included providing mental health support services. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person The construction project had a negative impact on the local wildlife and ecosystem. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a real or imagined line…
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Intermediate

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Kenyan skincare brand ‘Uncover’ revolutionizes UK beauty market

2023年11月13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。 When you think about skincare products, does anything specific come to mind? Do you believe it’s important for skincare products to include ingredients from specific regions or cultures? 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。 special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] – better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual She received a special gift for her birthday. practice /PRAK-tis/ [noun] – something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom In our family, it’s a common practice to have dinner together at the dining table every…
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Beginner

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