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COVID-19 transforms the world and challenges public health

2025年1月15日

covid

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 worn a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you still following any of the rules that were introduced during the pandemic? 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。 virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism The virus that affected the local farms caused a significant loss in livestock. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] – to announce something formally or officially The government will declare a state of emergency due to the ongoing wildfires. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] –…
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COVID-19 transforms the world and challenges public health

2025年1月15日

covid

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did the pandemic change your daily life or routine? What do you imagine it would be like to live through a pandemic in a different country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unequal /uhn-EE-kwuhl/ [adjective] – not fair or evenly distributed Unequal access to education has created a significant gap between urban and rural areas. expose /ik-SPOHZ/ [verb] – to reveal or make something known, often something hidden or harmful The investigation exposed corruption within the organization, shocking the public. immunity /ih-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – protection against a disease or infection,…
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COVID-19 transforms the world and challenges public health

2025年1月15日

covid

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – exposed to the possibility of being harmed or attacked Children with chronic illnesses are vulnerable to infections during flu season. inequitable /in-EK-wi-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unfair or biased The school’s funding distribution was inequitable, favoring wealthier districts. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – difference or inequality, especially those related to unfairness There are significant disparities in education quality between urban and rural areas. affluent /AF-loo-uhnt/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or wealth Affluent neighborhoods often have better access to quality healthcare. variant /VAIR-ee-uhnt / [noun] – a different form or version of something…
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NASA proposes cost-effective plan for Mars sample return

2025年1月14日

Mars2

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 exploring space is exciting? Would you prefer to travel to the moon or Mars? 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。 pause /pawz/ [verb] – to stop temporarily The teacher paused the movie to explain the difficult scene. tube /toob/ [noun] – a cylindrical container The artist used tubes of paint to create a vibrant masterpiece. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense The new system was more efficient in processing customer orders. instance /IN-stuhns/ [noun] – an example or occurrence…
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NASA proposes cost-effective plan for Mars sample return

2025年1月14日

Mars2

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could create a robot to explore space, what special features would it have? What challenges do you think scientists face when working on missions to other planets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small part or quantity of something that shows what the whole is like The laboratory analyzed water samples to check for contamination. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – a reaction to something The mayor’s response to the flood crisis was swift and effective. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] – a choice or option available as…
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Intermediate

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NASA proposes cost-effective plan for Mars sample return

2025年1月14日

Mars2

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retrieve /ri-TREEV/ [verb] – to find and bring back something Scientists are working on a method to retrieve satellite data more efficiently, reducing the time required for analysis. expedite /EK-spi-dahyt/ [verb] – to make a process happen faster or be accomplished more quickly We need to expedite the approval process to meet the project deadline. exorbitant /ig-ZAWR-bi-tuhnt/ [adjective] – unreasonably high (usually referring to cost or price) The hotel charged an exorbitant fee for parking overnight. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to stop or bring something to a standstill The government halted the construction of the new…
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Freshwater biodiversity faces crisis and demands urgent conservation

2025年1月13日

freshwater

©Michel Roggo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some species of animals are at risk of disappearing? What do you think are the most important things we should do to protect nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – danger or risk Natural disasters are among the biggest threats to public safety. dam /dam/ [noun] – a structure built to hold back water, often to create a storage area The dam was built to prevent flooding in the valley. water extraction /WOT-er ik-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun phrase] – the…
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Freshwater biodiversity faces crisis and demands urgent conservation

2025年1月13日

freshwater

©Michel Roggo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crustacean /kruh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – any of various types of animal that live in water and have a hard outer shell Crustaceans like lobsters are often found in deep ocean waters. peatland /PEET-land/ [noun] – an area of land consisting mainly of peat (a dark brown substance like soil that was formed by plants dying and becoming buried) Many rare plants and animals thrive in peatlands, making them ecologically significant. carbon sequestration /KAHR-buhn see-kwes-TREY-shuhn/ [noun phrase] – the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to prevent it from entering the atmosphere…
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