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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

2024年9月12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。 Can diseases in animals impact people? Have you heard of bird flu? 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。 handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of She is handling the customer complaints with great patience. flu /floo/ [noun] – a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache He caught the flu and had to stay home from work for a week. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

2024年9月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can happen when a new disease affects animals? How might diseases in animals impact people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] – farm animals raised for commercial purposes The farmer checked the livestock to ensure they were healthy and well-fed. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The doctor treated the infections with a course of antibiotics. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place or building designed for a specific purpose The new sports facility offers state-of-the-art…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

2024年9月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The new policy significantly impacted employee satisfaction. udder /UHD-er/ [noun] – the organ of a cow, sheep, or other animal, that produces milk and hangs like a bag between the legs The farmer checked the cow’s udder to make sure it was healthy before milking. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards They bought a five-acre plot of land to build their new home. officially /uh-FI-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a formal or authorized manner The…
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US job openings hit lowest level since early 2021

2024年9月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a reduction or decrease in amount, quality, or strength There was a noticeable decline in sales during the winter months. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly Electricity demand surged during the heatwave. discrepancy /dih-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts The accountant noticed a discrepancy in the financial reports. modest /MOD-ist/ [adjective] – not large, elaborate, or expensive; limited in size or amount The project had modest goals but achieved great success. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree / [noun] – the way in which a…
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US job openings hit lowest level since early 2021

2024年9月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does the term “layoff” mean? What industries or jobs do you think are most at risk of layoffs? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slowdown /SLOH-doun/ [noun] – a reduction in speed or activity The company noticed a slowdown in sales last month. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – the termination of employment by an employer, often due to economic reasons The factory had a layoff due to decreased production. mixed signal /mikst SIG-nl/ [idiom] – information or actions that suggest different things or are unclear The report gave a mixed…
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US job openings hit lowest level since early 2021

2024年9月11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。 Is a “layoff” when workers are let go because of budget cuts? Are jobs in technology and manufacturing at high risk of layoffs? 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。 early /UR-lee/ [adjective] – happening or done before the expected time She arrived at the party early to help set up. hiring /HAI-ur-uhng/ [noun] – the act of offering someone a job. We need to speed up the hiring. unemployed /uhn-em-PLOID/ [adjective] – not having a job He is currently unemployed and looking for work. worker /WUR-ker/ [noun] – a…
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UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions

2024年9月10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 thought about studying in another country? Do you believe that working in a different country offers valuable life experiences? 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。 visa /VEE-zuh/ [noun] – an official document or mark made in a passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country He applied for a tourist visa to visit France during the summer holidays. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else She couldn’t attend the meeting because she had a previous engagement. reduce /ri-DOOS/…
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