Monthly Archive: January 2024

WHO reports post-pandemic TB response recovery, urges faster target achievement

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©Provided by Forbes Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What knowledge or information do you have about tuberculosis (often abbreviated as TB)? How do you think tuberculosis is transmitted, and what are some common misconceptions about the disease? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shift /shift/ [noun] – a significant change or adjustment in a particular direction Her promotion to a leadership role marked a significant shift in her career trajectory. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or disclose information During the press conference, the CEO will reveal the company’s plans for expansion into new markets….
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New research suggests natural forces played a role in shaping the Great Sphinx

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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 interested in ancient structures, monuments, or historical landmarks? Is your country home to any ancient structures or historical landmarks that people find fascinating or that attract tourists? 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。 laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced The scientists conducted experiments in the laboratory to analyze the chemical reactions. stream /streem/ [noun] – water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by…
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New research suggests natural forces played a role in shaping the Great Sphinx

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hypothesis /hahy-POTH-uh-sis/ [noun] – an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved The scientist formulated a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena in the experiment. presumed /pruh-ZOOMD/ [adjective] – assumed or believed to be true without direct evidence The presumed winner celebrated cautiously until the official announcement. plausible /PLAW-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed The explanation provided seemed plausible, given the available evidence. swift /swift/ [adjective] – happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a…
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New research suggests natural forces played a role in shaping the Great Sphinx

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which ancient structures or landmarks have fascinated you? What are some ancient structures or landmarks in your country that fascinate people or attract tourists? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event or, more generally, an opinion or explanation The scientist presented a groundbreaking theory that revolutionized our understanding of the universe. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to accept or start to use something…
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Yamanashi governor proposes light rail system for Mount Fuji

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about Mount Fuji? What do you think makes Mount Fuji a popular destination for both tourists and locals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. propose /pruh-POHZ/ [verb] – to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider The committee will propose a new policy to address the environmental concerns raised by the community. ease /eez/ [verb] – to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, painful, etc. The company introduced new software to ease the process of managing inventory…
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Yamanashi governor proposes light rail system for Mount Fuji

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by The negotiations took place amid the bustling atmosphere of the city’s financial district. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage The excessive use of pesticides can be detrimental to the health of both humans and the environment. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time The opening of the new shopping mall led to a significant influx of shoppers into the area. strive /strahyv/ [verb] – to try very hard to do something…
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Yamanashi governor proposes light rail system for Mount Fuji

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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。 Have you seen Mount Fuji in person? Is climbing Mount Fuji a common activity for tourists? 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。 replace /ri-PLEYS/ [verb] – to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else They replaced the old machinery with state-of-the-art equipment to improve efficiency in the factory. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behaviour The manager had to control the situation when the disagreement escalated. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb]…
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