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Outbreak investigation underway at Havasupai Reservation as tourists report illnesses; officials respond

2024年6月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “hiking”? Can you name any popular hiking destinations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stunning /STUHN-ing/ [adjective] – extremely beautiful or attractive The sunset over the ocean was absolutely stunning, with vibrant hues of orange, pink, and purple painting the sky. seriously /SEER-ee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – badly or severely A badly cooked dish can make you seriously ill. cautious /KAW-shuhs/ [adjective] – careful to avoid potential problems or dangers They were cautious when approaching the wild animal, keeping a safe distance. crucial /KROO-shuhl/…
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Outbreak investigation underway at Havasupai Reservation as tourists report illnesses; officials respond

2024年6月20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 already gone hiking? What is the most famous hiking destination you know of? 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。 filter /FIL-ter / [noun] – a device used to remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas The water filter removes bacteria from the drinking water. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The new vaccine has shown promise in preventing the spread of the disease. helicopter /HEL-i-kop-ter/ [noun] – an…
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Space tourists show astronaut-like body changes, study reveals adaptation and recovery patterns

2024年6月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you understand by the term “space tourist”? How do you think their experiences compare to those of professional astronauts? Why do you think understanding the physiological changes in space is important for space tourism? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. physiological /FIZ-ee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the way living organisms or bodily parts function The study aimed to understand the physiological effects of space travel on the human body. gravity /GRAV-i-tee/ [noun] – the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth, or toward any other physical…
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Space tourists show astronaut-like body changes, study reveals adaptation and recovery patterns

2024年6月19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。 Do you want to be a space tourist? Do you think space tourists’ experiences are similar to those of professional astronauts? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have something happen to you; to feel or be affected by something She will experience the thrill of space travel next year. physical /FIZ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the body The physical changes from space travel usually go away after returning to Earth. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully, especially to learn something Scientists observe how…
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Space tourists show astronaut-like body changes, study reveals adaptation and recovery patterns

2024年6月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that is unpleasant or has a strong effect He had to undergo surgery after the accident. immune system /uh-MYOON-si-stm/ [noun] – the cells and tissues in the body that make it able to protect itself against infection Eating fruits and vegetables can help strengthen your immune system. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to become or make something become firm, steady, or unlikely to change The doctor gave him medicine to help stabilize his condition. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something Smoking has adverse effects…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

2024年6月18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。 Do you know about the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Are ports crucial for local economies? 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。 shipping /SHIP-ing/ [noun] – the transport of goods by sea or some other means The company specializes in the shipping of electronics to different countries. route /ROOT or ROWT/ [noun] – a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination We took the scenic route through the mountains to get to the beach. port /PORT/ [noun] – a town or…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

2024年6月18日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Can you think of reasons why ports are crucial for local economies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primary /prahy-MER-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main The primary reason for his success is his hard work. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The sudden storm disrupted the outdoor concert. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly over a period of time or a distance…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

2024年6月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying and selling things Many commercial ships pass through the port every day. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship was loaded with cargo for the trip across the ocean. refloat /ree-FLOAT/ [verb] – to make a ship float again after it has sunk or grounded They worked hard to refloat the ship after it ran aground. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top…
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