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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds

2025年6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。 Have you ever tried a fitness class or a workout program? Do you think walking is a good way to stay healthy? 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。 study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – careful research or investigation on a subject The study showed that eating more fruits can improve heart health. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening often or at equal times The doctor told her to have regular check-ups every year. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a set plan or schedule of activities or events The school started a reading program…
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds

2025年6月28日

exercise

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chemotherapy /kee-moh-THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a medical treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells The patient with breast cancer underwent chemotherapy for six months. randomized /RAN-duh-mized/ [adjective] – arranged in a random order, not following a specific pattern The school conducted a randomized trial to test the effectiveness of different teaching methods. definitive /dih-FIN-i-tiv/ [adjective] – providing a final, clear answer or decision Scientists are waiting for a definitive report on the effectiveness of the new vaccine. insulin /IN-suh-lin/ [noun] – a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels People with diabetes often need insulin injections to…
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds

2025年6月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is the best time of day to exercise? If a friend was feeling weak or sick, what kind of advice would you give them to help them feel better? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. session /SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a period of time set for a specific activity or purpose The training program includes weekly sessions on teamwork skills. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test or study done to see how something works A new trial tested how well the vaccine works on young children. evidence /EV-i-duhns/…
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Mudslide hits Swiss village after glacier collapse

2025年6月27日

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©Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen pictures of a glacier? If so, what did it look like? If not, where can you see one? Do you know what happens when a lot of ice melts quickly? If so, what do you think causes it? If not, what do you think might happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. serious /SEE-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous enough to cause worry The road is closed because of a serious car crash. immediate /ih-MEE-dee-it/ [adjective] – happening or done without waiting The…
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Mudslide hits Swiss village after glacier collapse

2025年6月27日

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©Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing a lot of destruction, suffering, or damage example sentence: The storm caused catastrophic damage to the village and left many people homeless. mobilize /MOH-buh-lahyz / [verb] – to prepare or organize people or resources for action The government mobilized rescue teams after the earthquake hit the area. dramatic /druh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – very sudden or noticeable, or full of action and excitement There was a dramatic change in the weather after the storm arrived. accelerate /ak-SEL-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to happen or make something happen sooner or faster Rising…
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Mudslide hits Swiss village after glacier collapse

2025年6月27日

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©Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone 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。 Have you ever seen pictures of a glacier? Do you know what happens when a lot of ice melts quickly? 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。 environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live We must take care of the environment every day. minister /MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – a member of the government who is in charge of a particular department The minister spoke about school changes on TV. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who…
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Experts predict more years of record heat and dangerous weather

2025年6月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have hot summers made daily life hard in your town? If so, what problems did it cause? If not, why do you think it did not? Have you ever heard about climate change on the news or in school? If so, what did you learn? If not, would you like to learn more? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/ [adjective] – a dangerous person, animal, thing, or activity could harm someone Driving in heavy rain is very dangerous. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – very important for the way things will…
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Experts predict more years of record heat and dangerous weather

2025年6月26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 seen a wildfire on TV or in real life? Did it make you feel scared or surprised? 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。 global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world This is a global problem, not just one country’s issue. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a body The temperature is very low today. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be done or happen It is possible to finish this work today. area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a…
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