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Study warns of microbial risks in reusable water bottles without proper cleaning

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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison 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 many people in your country use reusable bottles? Have you ever used the same water bottle for several days? 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。 prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often That song is prevalent on the radio today. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust can accumulate on furniture over time. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – necessary for the success or continued existence of something. Water is vital for human life. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – working…
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Study warns of microbial risks in reusable water bottles without proper cleaning

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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to drink clean water during hot weather. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – seeming to be everywhere Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life. ameliorate /uh-MEEL-yuh-reyt/ [verb] – to make a bad or unpleasant situation better Exercise can ameliorate stress after a long day at work. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous when painting each small flower. substantiate /suhb-STAN-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to show something to be true, or to support a claim with…
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Study warns of microbial risks in reusable water bottles without proper cleaning

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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do many people in your country use reusable bottles? If so, how often do they clean them? If not, why not? Have you ever used the same water bottle for several days? If so, what happened? If not, what do you usually use instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places or among many people The use of smartphones is widespread in many countries. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – meaning necessary or needed Water is essential for staying healthy. sustainable…
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Invasive beetle threatens Hawaii’s key agricultural and cultural trees

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of insects are common in your country? How would you feel if the plants or trees in your area started to die because of insects? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trunk /truhngk/ [noun] – the thick main stems of trees that support the branches and leaves The storm broke several trunks in the forest, leaving many trees lying on the ground. sap /sap/ [noun] – the liquid inside a plant or tree that carries water and nutrients The maple tree produces sweet sap that people use to make…
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Invasive beetle threatens Hawaii’s key agricultural and cultural trees

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading quickly and often causing harm to the environment or area it enters An invasive mosquito species has begun to appear in parts of southern Europe. infestation /in-fe-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation where insects or animals enter a place in large numbers and cause damage or disease The farmer noticed an infestation of locusts destroying his rice fields. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful attention and watchfulness to avoid danger or problems Doctors showed great vigilance during the outbreak to protect patients. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many people or…
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Invasive beetle threatens Hawaii’s key agricultural and cultural trees

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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 ever seen an insect on a tree or plant? Do you think insects are more helpful or harmful to plants? 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。 waste /weyst/ [noun] – unwanted material or leftover matter After the storm, the road was covered with small pieces of plastic waste. pest /pest/ [noun] – an animal or insect that damages plants or causes problems Farmers reported that a new garden pest was destroying their tomato plants. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown or animals are…
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Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi causes widespread devastation

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or importance of something The magnitude of the problem surprised the local officials. aftermath /AF-ter-math/ [noun] – the situation that exists after an important or unpleasant event People worked together in the aftermath of the disaster. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way The government will allocate money for road repairs. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to wear a seatbelt when driving. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make…
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Philippines declares state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi causes widespread devastation

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced a strong typhoon in your area? If so, what did you do during the storm? If not, what would you prepare? Do you know what the government usually does after a natural disaster? If so, what kind of help do they give? If not, what help do you think is needed? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important enough to be noticed The company spent a considerable amount of money on repairs. accelerate /ak-SEL-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to happen or make something…
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