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New treatment lowers blood pressure for difficult cases

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period She had a persistent cough, which prompted her to visit a doctor for further tests. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – involving entry into the body by cutting or inserting instruments Researchers are developing less invasive techniques to diagnose complex medical conditions. artery /AHR-tuh-ree/ [noun] – one of the thick tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body Clogged arteries can lead to serious health issues such as heart attacks or strokes. catheter /KATH-i-ter/ [noun] – a long, very thin…
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New treatment lowers blood pressure for difficult cases

BP

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 think it’s important to balance the cost of treatments with their benefits? Would you feel confident about a treatment that has been tested but not used by many people yet? 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。 average /AV-er-ij/ [noun] – a number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data The average temperature in the city during summer is around 30°C. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – an outcome or consequence of an action or process The results of the survey showed that most participants preferred…
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New treatment lowers blood pressure for difficult cases

BP

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could invent a new treatment for a health issue, what kind of problem would you focus on solving? What do you think doctors should consider when deciding if a treatment is right for someone? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hypertension /hahy-per-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently higher than normal The doctor explained that hypertension could lead to severe complications if left untreated. stroke /strohk/ [noun] – a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the…
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Spanish PM Sánchez unveils EU Social Media Reform Plan at Davos

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The teacher gave a comprehensive explanation of the new topic, so everyone understood it. transparency /trans-PAIR-uhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of being done in an open way without secrets The company promised transparency in all its financial reports to gain trust. accountability /uh-koun-tuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact of being responsible for your actions and willing to explain them Teachers have accountability for their students’ success in the classroom. erosion /ih-ROH-zhuhn/ [noun] – the gradual reduction or destruction of something The heavy rain caused the erosion…
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Wheeler refuge welcomes thousands of migrating cranes

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plentiful /PLEN-ti-fuhl/ [adjective] – existing in large quantities; abundant The market was stocked with plentiful fruits and vegetables, thanks to the summer harvest. enthusiast /en-THOO-zee-ast/ [noun] – a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity Art enthusiasts visited the museum to admire the newly curated Renaissance exhibit. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts, such as pottery and weaving. dwindle /DWIN-dl/ [verb] – to gradually decrease in size, amount,…
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Wheeler refuge welcomes thousands of migrating cranes

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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 cranes? Would you like to visit a place where you can see many birds? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at or attain a specific point or goal By 2023, the number of tourists visiting the Grand Canyon reached 5 million. festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – a public event, often involving music, dance, or other performances, typically celebrating something The Harvest Festival attracts farmers from across the country to celebrate the season. route /root/ [noun] – a particular way or…
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Wheeler refuge welcomes thousands of migrating cranes

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could visit a place full of interesting animals, what kind of animals would you like to see? Why? What do you think birds do during the winter? Where do you imagine they go? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a place of safety or protection, often for people or animals The national park became a sanctuary for endangered tigers, offering them a secure environment to thrive. shallow /SHAL-oh/ [adjective] – having little depth; not deep The children played in the shallow end of the pool,…
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