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Grass-fed beef raises carbon concerns

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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 it’s important for people to know how their food is produced? Do you think people should consider the environment when choosing what food to eat? 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。 produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make or create something Factories produce large amounts of plastic waste every year. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone The guidebook encourages tourists to visit local markets to experience authentic culture. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think carefully about something Please consider joining the…
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Grass-fed beef raises carbon concerns

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things are important to you when choosing food? How do you think the way we grow and produce food can affect the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ideal /ahy-DEE-uhl/ [adjective] – perfect or most suitable Even in ideal weather conditions, the race was still challenging for the runners. lead /leed/ [verb] – to cause something to happen or to result in something Lack of sleep leads to poor concentration and tiredness during the day. resource /REE-sawrs/ [noun] – something such as time, money, or materials that is needed…
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FDA warns against rising nitrous oxide misuse linked to injuries

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©(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think social media can influence people to try risky things? What do you think people can do to stay safe when they hear about new trends or popular products? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. colorful /KUHL-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having bright or varied colors The children’s toys came in colorful boxes to attract their attention. blood pressure /bluhd PRESH-er/ [noun] – the force at which blood moves through the body’s blood vessels Doctors recommend regular exercise to help control blood pressure. unconsciousness /uhn-KAAN-shuh-snuhs/…
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FDA warns against rising nitrous oxide misuse linked to injuries

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©(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) 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 seen a product that looked fun but turned out to be harmful? Do you think colorful packaging can make a product seem less dangerous? 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。 rise /rahyz/ [noun] – an increase in size, number, or degree There has been a rise in online shopping since the pandemic began. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person who is receiving medical care or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary The doctor asked her…
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FDA warns against rising nitrous oxide misuse linked to injuries

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©(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. induce /in-DOOS/ [verb] – to cause something to happen or exist Prolonged screen exposure can induce eye strain, resulting in discomfort and headaches. disclaimer /dis-KLEY-mer/ [noun] – a statement that denies responsibility or warns against possible risks The fitness app included disclaimers advising users to consult a doctor before starting intense workout routines. inhalation /in-huh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of breathing something in Firefighters are trained to minimize smoke inhalation during emergency rescues. ambiguous /am-BIG-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – unclear or having more than one possible meaning The teacher’s ambiguous instructions left students…
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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb] – to grow, develop, or be successful Olive trees require dry soil, warm temperatures, and plenty of sunlight to thrive, making them sensitive to sudden climate changes. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily affected or harmed by environmental conditions Apple trees are vulnerable to strong winds during the flowering season, often resulting in fewer fruits. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or longer than expected Prolonged cold weather delayed the blooming of cherry blossoms, affecting tourism in the region. adversity /ad-VUR-si-tee/ [difficult or unpleasant situations] – noun Farmers in the region…
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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia

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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 tried to grow a plant at home? Do you think farmers face challenges when growing crops? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, such as temperature, rain, and wind The cold weather this winter has delayed several flights at the airport. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – a specific period of the year characterized by certain weather conditions Rising temperatures and shorter winter seasons have affected ski resorts. pest /pest/ [noun] – an insect…
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Cocoa farmers fight climate challenges in Indonesia

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were starting a new farm, what crops would you choose to grow and why? What do you think farmers need most to grow healthy plants—sunlight, water, or good soil? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – not changing or moving suddenly; constant Tomato plants need steady temperatures and plenty of sunlight to grow well. humidity /hyoo-MID-i-tee/ [noun] – the amount of moisture in the air The humidity in the greenhouse helps the plants grow faster. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a natural or chemical substance that…
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