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Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water

2025年3月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could change something about the water in your area, what would it be and why? Why do you think people might disagree about adding things like fluoride to water? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prohibit /pruh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to officially forbid something The law prohibits smoking inside restaurants to protect public health. strengthen /STRENGK-thuhn/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more effective Exercise strengthens muscles and keeps the body healthy. decay /dih-KAY/ [noun] – the process of becoming damaged or destroyed over time Too much sugar can…
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Japan lowers growth estimate to 2.2% as consumer spending weakens

2025年3月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do changes in the economy affect daily life, such as shopping or job opportunities? How do you think rising wages can help improve an economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-mit/ [noun] – an approximate judgment or calculation, as of the value, amount, time, size, or weight of something The cost estimate for the new building was higher than expected. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys goods and services Consumers prefer affordable products with good quality. export /EK-sport/ [noun] – something that is exported The company…
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Japan lowers growth estimate to 2.2% as consumer spending weakens

2025年3月28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 think businesses should change their prices when the economy slows down? Have you ever noticed prices increasing or decreasing in your local stores? 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。 demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a strong request or need for something There is high demand for fresh vegetables. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every year The school holds an annual sports event. wage /weyj/ [noun] – money paid to workers for their job Workers receive their wages every Friday. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – Improvement or movement forward….
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Japan lowers growth estimate to 2.2% as consumer spending weakens

2025年3月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or happen, especially for longer than usual or desirable The persistent rain caused flooding in several areas of the city. dispute /dihs-PYOOT/ [noun] – a disagreement or argument between two or more people or groups The labor dispute between workers and the company lasted for several weeks. assert /uh-SURT/ [verb] – to state something in a strong and definite way She asserted her opinion confidently during the class discussion. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly recover from difficulties or adapt to change The city’s resilient economy recovered rapidly…
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Measles outbreak in West Texas exceeds 150 cases

2025年3月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a sudden start or increase of something, especially a disease or something dangerous The outbreak of food poisoning forced the restaurant to close for inspection. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to go beyond a particular number, amount, or limit The temperature will exceed 40 degrees Celsius during the heatwave. infected /in-FECT-ed/ [adjective] – contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens She cleaned the infected cut with antiseptic to stop the spread of bacteria. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to pass a disease or infection from one person to another, usually through direct or…
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Measles outbreak in West Texas exceeds 150 cases

2025年3月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What’s the first thing you do when you’re not feeling well? How do you think people’s daily lives might change during a health outbreak? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to become visible or known, often suddenly or unexpectedly The truth about the mysterious disease emerged after scientists conducted extensive research. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show, point, or make clear in another way The map indicates the fastest route to the nearest hospital. rate /reyt/ [noun] – the amount or number of times it happens or…
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Intermediate

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Measles outbreak in West Texas exceeds 150 cases

2025年3月27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 heard of measles before? Do you think it’s important for people to get vaccinated to prevent diseases? 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。 confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to state or show that something is true or correct The doctor will confirm the test results tomorrow. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting not long ago The news talked about a recent earthquake in Japan. urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – needing quick action or attention She sent an urgent message about the storm. necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – needed or…
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