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GSK’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise for a broader age group in the RSV battle

2023年12月22日

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©Leon Neal/Getty Images/FILE Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a vaccine is, and how do you think it works? Why might vaccines be important in healthcare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medical /MED-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to the treatment of illness and injuries Doctors and nurses provide medical care to people when they are sick or injured. availability /uh-vey-luh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something can be bought, used, or reached, or how much it can be The availability of fresh fruits and vegetables depends on the season and the local market….
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GSK’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise for a broader age group in the RSV battle

2023年12月22日

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©Leon Neal/Getty Images/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。 Do you know what a vaccine is? Have you ever heard about the importance of vaccines for staying 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The flu is a contagious disease that can make people feel very sick. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something or to not prevent something from happening The teacher will allow the students…
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GSK’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise for a broader age group in the RSV battle

2023年12月22日

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©Leon Neal/Getty Images/FILE Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing Despite their best efforts to combat the spread of the virus, the number of cases continued to rise. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance that is put into the body of a person or animal to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies Scientists have been working tirelessly to develop a vaccine for the new strain of the flu. underlying /UHN-der-lahy-ing/ [adjective] – real but not immediately obvious The underlying issue in the…
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A miniature whale fossil discovery sheds light on ancient seas

2023年12月21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。 Do you think the scientists found something important in the old oceans of Earth? Have you ever come across a fossil of a miniature whale? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er / [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The archaeologists were excited to discover a hidden chamber within the ancient pyramid. Earth /urth / [noun] – the planet third in order of distance from the sun, between Venus and Mars; the world on which we live The astronauts…
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A miniature whale fossil discovery sheds light on ancient seas

2023年12月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. miniature /MIN-ee-uh-cher/ [adjective] – used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object A meticulously preserved miniature seahorse fossil has been unveiled by researchers, a revelation that is poised to transform our comprehension of ancient coastal ecosystems. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example The research highlights the significance of this tiny dinosaur specimen in expanding our understanding of the delicate dynamics within ancient ecosystems. prevailing /pri-VEY-ling/ [adjective] – existing in a particular place or at a particular time In contrast to the prevailing belief…
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A miniature whale fossil discovery sheds light on ancient seas

2023年12月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is paleontology? What do you think is the importance of studying ancient marine creatures, such as fossilized whales? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem The new experimental treatment represents a significant breakthrough in the fight against a disease that has long eluded effective therapies. astonish /uh-STON-ish/ [verb] – very surprised The unexpected discovery of the rare artifact astonished archaeologists, leaving them in awe of its pristine condition and…
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Study finds red meat consumption increases type 2 diabetes risk

2023年12月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about red meat and its place in the diet? In your opinion, what are some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of including red meat in one’s diet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range The extensive library housed books on a wide range of topics, from history to science fiction. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret The detective was hesitant…
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Study finds red meat consumption increases type 2 diabetes risk

2023年12月20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。 Do you like eating red meat? Do you believe that red meat should be consumed in moderation? 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。 habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it She developed a healthy habit of eating fruits and vegetables every day. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to acquire or contract Over the years, he developed a keen interest in photography. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision She asked…
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