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Surge in crocodile attacks in West Sulawesi raises alarm, experts seek solutions

2025年4月2日

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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。 Should you run if an animal attacks you? Do animals attack humans because of hunger? 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。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are discussing or trying to solve The teacher discussed the issue with the students. share /shair/ [verb] – to use or occupy the same space or area with others Wild animals sometimes share the same water sources with nearby villages. relocate /ree-LOH-keyt/ [verb] – to move to a new place They had to relocate because of the flood….
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Surge in crocodile attacks in West Sulawesi raises alarm, experts seek solutions

2025年4月2日

Brix-News (2)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What should you do if an animal attacks you? Why might animals attack humans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – important or large enough to have an effect The significant increase in attacks worried the local community. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden large increase or rise There was a surge in crocodile attacks last year. link /lingk/ [verb] – to connect or relate things together The rise in air pollution has been linked to an increase in respiratory illnesses in the city. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun]…
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Surge in crocodile attacks in West Sulawesi raises alarm, experts seek solutions

2025年4月2日

Brix-News (2)

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

2025年4月1日

Alzheimer

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

2025年4月1日

Alzheimer

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

2025年4月1日

Alzheimer

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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Ancient griffin head returns to Greece after decades

2025年3月31日

Griffin

©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. repatriation /ree-pey-tree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of returning something to its country of origin The government’s efforts in the repatriation of ancient manuscripts strengthened diplomatic ties with neighboring countries. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important or significant The launch of the new spacecraft was a momentous achievement for the country’s space program. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing something through symbols or meaningful gestures The lighting of the candle was a symbolic gesture of unity during the peace conference. divine /dih-VAHYN/ [adjective] – relating to or coming from a god or deity The priest…
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