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Study says women should check heart disease risks in their 30s

2024年9月4日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some factors that contribute to heart disease in women? Do you think it is important to start health screenings earlier in life? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. manufacturer /man-yuh-FAK-cher-er/ [noun] – a company that produces goods in large numbers Many car manufacturers are shifting their focus to electric vehicles. suffer /SUHF-er/ [verb] – to experience pain, distress, or hardship He had to suffer through a long and difficult recovery after the surgery. biomarker /BAHY-oh-mahr-ker/ [noun] – biological molecules found in blood, other body fluids,…
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Study says women should check heart disease risks in their 30s

2024年9月4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 heard about how heart disease is detected or prevented in women? Does finding health issues early help improve long-term health? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider She suggested taking a break after working for two hours straight. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say or estimate that something will happen in the future based on current evidence or trends The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] –…
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Study says women should check heart disease risks in their 30s

2024年9月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. menopause /MEN-uh-pawz/ [noun] – the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently, typically occurring around age 50 The doctor explained that menopause is a natural part of aging for women. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens Regular exercise is a preventive measure that helps maintain good health. elevated /EL-uh-vey-tid/ [adjective] – raised or increased, typically referring to levels of something in the context of health The doctor was concerned about the patient’s elevated blood pressure. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – relating to the treatment of disease or injury…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater

2024年9月3日

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©NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when it is difficult or takes a long time The athlete’s perseverance during training helped him win the race. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important job or purpose that is assigned or self-imposed The team’s mission was to clean the park before sunset. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist, happen, or develop There is an ongoing debate about the benefits of remote work. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Making a study plan was crucial for his exam…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater

2024年9月3日

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©NASA via AP 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 what space rovers are? Have you ever climbed a big mountain or a tall wall before? 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。 planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of rock and metal, such as Earth, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star Earth is the third planet from the Sun. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Dinosaurs lived in an ancient time, millions…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover to climb steep crater

2024年9月3日

mars rover

©NASA via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know what space rovers are? If so, how important do you think they are for space exploration? If not, are you interested in outer space? Why or why not? Have you ever climbed a big mountain or a tall wall before? If so, how difficult was it? If not, would you ever try it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small part or amount of something that is tested or examined The scientist collected samples of the soil for testing. slope…
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Japan faces severe rice shortage amid extreme weather and rising demand

2024年9月2日

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©REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What factors can lead to a shortage of essential goods in a country? Why is it important for researchers to develop new varieties of crops or products? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to withstand or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant over a period of time She had to endure a long wait at the airport due to the flight delay. sharply /SHAR-plee/ [adverb] – in a sudden, severe, or intense manner. The temperature dropped sharply overnight, causing frost to form on the windows. stock…
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