Surge in crocodile attacks in West Sulawesi raises alarm, experts seek solutions
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Surge in crocodile attacks in West Sulawesi raises alarm, experts seek solutions
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or anxiety about something Many people have a concern about the safety of their families. fatality /fey-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] – a death resulting from an accident, disaster, or violence The car crash resulted in two fatalities. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to believe something is the result of a particular cause Experts attribute the increase in attacks to the loss of crocodile habitats. unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not able to be maintained or continued for a long time The rapid growth of the city is considered unsustainable. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun]…
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Experimental treatment shows promise in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms
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 of Alzheimer’s disease? Do you think memory problems can affect people at a young age? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at a later time than originally planned The teacher decided to delay the exam until next week because many students were absent. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common; very unusual It’s rare to see snow in this part of the country during winter. switch /swich/ [verb] – to change from one thing to another After experiencing…
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Experimental treatment shows promise in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “Alzheimer’s”? What kinds of things do you think scientists study to help people stay healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plaque /plak/ [noun] – a harmful deposit or buildup, often in the body (e.g., in blood vessels or the brain) Doctors discovered plaques in her arteries that were affecting her blood flow. extended /ik-STEN-did/ [adjective] – longer than usual; continued for a longer time She took an extended vacation to relax after months of hard work. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to…
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Experimental treatment shows promise in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms
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Experimental treatment shows promise in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. onset /ON-set/ [noun] – the beginning or start of something Doctors closely monitored the onset of flu symptoms in the school community. mutation /myoo-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the genetic structure that can be passed to future generations Genetic mutations in certain crops have improved their resistance to pests. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to move from one state, stage, or place to another The company transitioned from in-person meetings to virtual conferences during the pandemic. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to stop or pause something Construction workers had to halt their progress due to heavy rain….
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