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Health experts urge stronger surveillance as bird flu cases decline in humans

2025年6月1日

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©(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful attention to possible danger or problems The security team maintained strict vigilance during the international summit. deterioration /dih-teer-ee-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming worse Experts are concerned about the deterioration of coral reefs due to climate change. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – likely to be harmed or affected by something The elderly are especially vulnerable during heatwaves. diagnostic /dahy-uhg-NOS-tik/ [adjective] – used to identify a disease or problem The hospital purchased new diagnostic equipment to detect heart conditions. complacency /kuhm-PLEY-suhn-see/ [noun] – a feeling of being too…
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Health experts urge stronger surveillance as bird flu cases decline in humans

2025年6月1日

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©(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) 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 a disease that spreads between animals and people? Do you think it is important to be careful when animals around you are sick? 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。 careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving attention to what you are doing to avoid mistakes or danger You should be careful when crossing a busy road. worried /WUR-eed/ [adjective] – feeling nervous or anxious about something bad that may happen Parents are worried about their children’s safety at school. winter /WIN-ter/ [noun]…
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Health experts urge stronger surveillance as bird flu cases decline in humans

2025年6月1日

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©(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why might some people be afraid to go to the doctor or hospital? What do you think are some good ways to stop a virus from spreading? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sharply /SHAARP-lee/ [adverb] – suddenly and by a large amount Tourist visits to the island fell sharply following the volcanic eruption. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [adjective] – related to milk or products made from milk She avoids dairy foods because of a lactose intolerance. deportation /dee-pawr-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of forcing someone to leave a…
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New family movies to premiere in summer 2025

2025年5月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you watched a family movie with your family? If so, what was the title? If not, what kind of movie would you like to watch with your family? Do you know a movie that is also a cartoon or animation? If so, what is it about? If not, do you think cartoons can be made into real movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awaited /uh-WAY-tuhd/ [adjective] – expected and wanted The most awaited concert of the year happened last night. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form of something…
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New family movies to premiere in summer 2025

2025年5月31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。 Have you ever watched a family movie with your family? Do you know a movie that is also a cartoon or animation? 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。 director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a person who tells actors and workers what to do in a movie The director gave the actors instructions on the scene. animated /AN-uh-mey-tid/ [adjective] – made using drawings or computer images that move Children love to watch animated movies. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person who knows a lot about something The expert talked about new…
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New family movies to premiere in summer 2025

2025年5月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authenticity /aw-then-TIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being real or true The painting’s authenticity was confirmed by an expert. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] – seeming to surround the audience, player, etc., so that they feel completely involved The museum created an immersive experience with lights and sounds. nostalgia /no-STAL-juh/ [noun] – a feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when thinking about things from the past Hearing that song gave him a strong sense of nostalgia. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail A sports analyst explained why the…
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Study reveals complex hand use of early human ancestors through 3D fossil analysis in Africa

2025年5月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ancestor /AN-ses-ter/ [noun] – a person related to you who lived a long time ago My ancestor came to this country 200 years ago. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – The state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to. The complexity of the puzzle made it hard to solve. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful Her help was invaluable during the emergency. nuanced /NOO-ahnst/ [adjective] – made slightly different in a complicated, interesting, and sometimes subtle way His opinion showed a nuanced view of the topic. interact /in-ter-AKT/ [verb] – to…
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