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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hyperpalatable /hy-per-PA-luh-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – (of food) extremely tasty and hard to resist, often because of sugar, salt, or fat The snack was so hyperpalatable that it was hard to stop eating. catalyze /KA-tuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to cause or speed up a change or action The new program may catalyze a shift in eating habits. conscientious /kon-shee-EN-shuhs/ [adjective] – always doing work carefully and correctly He is very conscientious about choosing healthy food. transformative /trans-FOR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing important and lasting change A balanced diet can have a transformative effect on health. uniform /YOO-nuh-fawrm/ [adjective] – the…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? If so, how often do you eat them? If not, what food do you usually eat? Do you usually check the labels when buying food? If so, what do you look for? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultra-processed /UHL-truh-proh-sest/ [adjective] – describes food made with many changes, including added sugar and chemicals Chips and candy are ultra-processed foods. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – substances added to food to improve taste, color, or life span Some foods have many additives…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

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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 tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? Do you usually check food labels when shopping? 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。 prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening Exercise helps in the prevention of sickness. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – related to what is being talked about or is important now This book is relevant to the exam. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for the body or health Eating too much candy is unhealthy. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – not simple; having many parts This…
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The museum has a remarkable collection of ancient coins. exceptionally /ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc. The food at that restaurant is exceptionally good. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every line. revitalize /ree-VAHYT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something The town built a park to revitalize the area. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective]…
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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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 ancient tombs in Egypt been discovered before? Is it important to protect old places like tombs? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The museum showed a significant piece from ancient history. meaningful /MEE-ning-fuhl/ [adjective] – useful, serious, or important The speech gave a meaningful message about peace. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or interest The new painting caught everyone’s attention in the gallery. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – involving two or more people working together The countries had a collaborative plan…
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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard about ancient tombs in Egypt? If so, what did you learn? If not, what do you want to know? Is it important to protect old places? If so, why is it important? If not, what do you think should be done? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or surprising The scientist made an extraordinary discovery during the dig. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact and accurate Surgery must be done with great precision to avoid mistakes. stimulate…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

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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 had a pet at home? Do you think animals should have a safe place during emergencies? 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – a line that separates two countries or places Many people crossed the border to enter the country. leave /leev/ [verb] – to go away from a place The students had to leave the classroom early. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad or harmful happening The hikers were in danger because of the storm. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] –…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you had to leave home quickly, what is one thing you would bring with you? What do you think animals feel when they are left alone in a new place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a fight or war between two or more groups or countries News reports talked about the conflict in the northern region. state /steyt/ [verb] – to say or write something clearly and officially The manager stated the rules at the beginning of the meeting. welcome /WEL-kuhm/ [verb] – to say…
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