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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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Ancient griffin head returns to Greece after decades

2025年3月31日

Griffin

©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) 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 lost something important and later found it? Do you think objects from the past can teach us something important? 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。 site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place where something is located or takes place The construction workers gathered at the building site early in the morning. birthplace /BURTH-pleys/ [noun] – the place where something began or was started Kyoto is often called the birthplace of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something done successfully with effort or…
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Ancient griffin head returns to Greece after decades

2025年3月31日

Griffin

©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could see an ancient artifact from any time in history, what would you choose and why? Why do you think museums sometimes display items from other countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest The museum proudly displayed an artifact from an ancient civilization that had recently been discovered. strength /strengkth/ [noun] – the quality or state of being physically strong or having great power Her strength and determination helped…
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NASA astronauts set new record with historic 286-day space mission

2025年3月30日

Brix-News (1)

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 living in space for a long time would be exciting? Do you think astronauts need to exercise every day in space? 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。 extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something last longer They will extend the meeting by one hour. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have a strong effect on something or someone The storm will impact the flight schedules. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – very important or essential Doctors continued their vital work in the hospital despite the power outage. effort /EF-ert/…
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NASA astronauts set new record with historic 286-day space mission

2025年3月30日

Brix-News (1)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form The company’s business model continues to evolve as it grows and learns from customer feedback. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – worthy of attention or notice; remarkable The scientist made a notable discovery that could change medical treatments. extension /ik-STEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of increasing the length of something We applied for an extension on our project deadline to finish the remaining work. percentage /per-SEN-tij/ [noun] – a part or share of a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100 The…
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