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Japan’s population drops by 800,000 in demographic crisis

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What societal issues are you most concerned about? What comes to mind when you think of population decline? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering The country faced an economic crisis, leading to high unemployment rates and widespread financial hardship for its citizens. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength The decline in sales has led the company to reconsider its marketing strategy. rate /reyt/ [noun] – the speed at which something happens…
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Experts debunk toddler milk benefits

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 have thoughts or knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers (children aged 1 to 3 years)? Have you encountered any discussions or recommendations regarding the transition from infant formula to cow’s milk for toddlers? 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 trying a new restaurant for dinner, hoping to experience a different cuisine. breast /brest/ [noun] – either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that…
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Experts debunk toddler milk benefits

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. toddler /TOD-ler/ [noun] – a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk The toddler held onto the edge of the table and took wobbly steps across the room, learning to walk. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation The professor paused to clarify a complex concept, breaking it down into simpler terms for the students to grasp more easily. infant /IN-fuhnt/ [noun] – a baby or a very young child The pediatrician provided guidance to the new…
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Experts debunk toddler milk benefits

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your thoughts or knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers (children aged 1 to 3 years)? Can you provide any insights or information about the benefits of breast milk or infant formula for infants? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to During the presentation, the speaker paused to emphasize the key points, ensuring the audience understood their significance. balanced diet /BAL-uhnst DAHY-it / [noun] – A balanced diet is a combination of the correct…
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Thailand discovers electric blue tarantula species

©Courtesy Narin Chomphuphuang Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spark /spahrk/ [noun] – a very small piece of fire that flies out from something that is burning, or one that is made by rubbing two hard things together, or a flash of light made by electricity The campfire crackled and sent sparks dancing into the night sky, illuminating the faces of the campers gathered around. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known The unexpected revelation about the existence of a new species of butterfly sparked excitement among the scientific…
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Thailand discovers electric blue tarantula species

©Courtesy Narin Chomphuphuang Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a tarantula? If so, can you describe your encounter with one? If not, what are your initial impressions or thoughts about tarantulas? Could you share some examples of unique species you have encountered in your life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascinating /FAS-uh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – extremely interesting The documentary about marine life was so fascinating that I couldn’t stop watching it. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to recognize or establish the identity of something or someone The detective was able to identify the suspect…
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Thailand discovers electric blue tarantula species

©Courtesy Narin Chomphuphuang 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 tarantula? Is your country home to any unique species? 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。 expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – an organized journey for a particular purpose The scientific expedition to the remote rainforest uncovered several new species previously unknown to science. gain /geyn / [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time Through extensive research and fieldwork, the scientists were able to gain…
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