Doctor offers crucial tips for preventing food poisoning
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Doctor offers crucial tips for preventing food poisoning
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 foodborne illness is? Do you think there are common sources or factors that can lead to foodborne illnesses or food poisoning? 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。 raw /raw/ [adjective] – (of food) not cooked Sushi is made from raw fish. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity After years of study and research in marine biology, she became an expert on coral reef ecosystems. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a…
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Doctor offers crucial tips for preventing food poisoning
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else In a crisis situation, the safety of the passengers is paramount. infectious /in-FEK-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to pass a disease from one person, animal, or plant to another The flu virus is highly infectious and can spread rapidly in close quarters. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to continue or endure over time without changing or improving Despite the treatment, the pain in her back persisted for weeks. kidney /KID-nee/ [noun] – vital organs responsible for filtering waste and excess substances from the blood He suffered from a kidney…
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Doctor offers crucial tips for preventing food poisoning
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your initial understanding or knowledge about foodborne illnesses or food poisoning? What do you think are some common sources or factors that can lead to foodborne illnesses or food poisoning? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Proper communication is crucial in any team project to ensure everyone is on the same page. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The wound became red and swollen, indicating a possible infection. immediate…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient lake bed on Mars
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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient lake bed on Mars
©REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When imagining the future of space exploration, what aspects do you think researchers and scientists are most eager to uncover or explore further? What comes to mind when you think about the possibility of life beyond Earth, especially on other planets in our solar system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something The explorer analyzed the surface of the ancient artifact, looking for clues about its origin and historical significance. current /KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – of the present time…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient lake bed on Mars
©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known The sudden revelation of the long-lost treasure map hidden in the old library thrilled the treasure hunters. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a scholarly publication or periodical where academic research studies are published The researchers eagerly awaited the publication of their groundbreaking study in a prestigious scientific journal. deposit /dih-POZ-it/ [verb] – to have soil sediments laid down or settled by water After heavy rain, the river began to deposit layers of rich soil along its…
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NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient lake bed on Mars
©REUTERS 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 believe that humans will be able to live on another planet someday? Have you heard about recent discoveries related to space exploration? 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。 mainly /MEYN-lee/ [adverb] – indicates that something is predominantly or primarily the case She mainly enjoys spending her weekends outdoors, hiking, and exploring nature. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences Marine scientists explore the depths of the ocean to understand and protect underwater ecosystems. surprisingly /ser-PRAHY-zing-lee/ [adverb] – unexpectedly…
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Japan aims for lunar success with the ‘Moon Sniper’ landing mission
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think might be some reasons why scientists and space agencies would embark on a mission to explore the moon? How do you imagine a mission to explore the moon could impact our understanding of space and our own planet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. target /TAHR-git / [noun] – a specific location or goal selected The explorer marked an ancient city ruin as the target for their archaeological expedition, eager to uncover hidden secrets and artifacts. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [noun] – the inherent capacity or possibility for growth,…
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Ancient people turns ancestor bones into tools, surprising study finds
©J.C. Vera Rodríguez 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 heard about ancient discoveries made by scientists and archaeologists? Do you think it’s possible to learn about the past by studying old bones and artifacts? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist / [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences The scientist conducted experiments to better understand the behavior of the newly discovered species. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Ancient civilizations left behind…
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