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At-home gut microbiome tests gain popularity despite limited clinical evidence

2026年2月11日

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©Tiny Health 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 seen health tests sold online? What do they test? 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。 curious /KYOOR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – wanting to know more Many people feel curious about gut tests. different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not the same Each person has different gut bacteria. balanced /balanced /BAL-uhnst// [adjective] – having the right mix A balanced diet helps digestion. healthy /HEL-thee/ [in good condition] – Vegetables help keep the gut healthy. Exercise supports a healthy body. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – needing attention Serious pain needs…
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Sleep-tracking devices see widespread use in 2025 as experts urge careful interpretation

2026年2月10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 used a device to track sleep? Do people trust health apps? 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。 track /track /TRAK// [verb] – to follow or record something The watch tracks sleep time. curious /KYUR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – wanting to know more She feels curious about sleep. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better Good habits improve sleep. helpful /HELP-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving help The device is helpful. calm /KAHM/ [adjective] – not worried Staying calm helps sleep. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will…
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Sleep-tracking devices see widespread use in 2025 as experts urge careful interpretation

2026年2月10日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you used a device to track sleep? What did you notice about your sleep? Do people trust health apps? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to roughly calculate an amount The device estimates sleep duration. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – trust in something Users show confidence in trackers. limitation /lim-i-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a restriction or weakness Accuracy is a major limitation. anxious /ANGK-shuhs/ [adjective] – feeling worried or nervous Some users feel anxious about scores. valuable /VAL-yuh-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – useful or important The…
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Sleep-tracking devices see widespread use in 2025 as experts urge careful interpretation

2026年2月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of rules used by a computer to solve problems The device uses an algorithm to estimate sleep stages. provisional /pruh-VIZH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – temporary and subject to change The report offered provisional conclusions. fixation /fik-SAY-shuhn/ [noun] – excessive focus on one thing Doctors warned about fixation on sleep scores. actionable /AK-shuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be acted upon effectively The data provided actionable insights. latent /LAY-tnt/ [adjective] – existing but not yet developed The technology has latent potential. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation…
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Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 becomes bestselling album in U.S. history

2026年2月9日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do people still buy music albums today? Do older songs stay popular? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consistency /kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see/ [noun ] – steady quality or behavior The album showed consistency in yearly sales. ranking /RANG-king/ [noun ] – position on a list The album kept a high ranking nationwide. adjust /uh-JUHTS/ [adjective] – changes slightly The system adjusts totals using streams. residency /REZ-i-den-see/ [noun] – series of shows in one place The band announced a long residency. lasting /LAS-ting/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The group created a…
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Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 becomes bestselling album in U.S. history

2026年2月9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。 What makes an album popular for many years? How do people usually listen to music today? 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。 interest /IN-trist/ [noun] – attention or curiosity The album gained interest from many fans. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – new or recent The Sphere is a modern venue. famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known by many people The band is famous worldwide. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people The album is popular today. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] – achieving good results The album was successful in sales. Article…
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Exhibition shows how love shaped history through letters

2026年2月8日

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©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person who manages and cares for a collection in a museum or library A curator checks each painting before it is displayed to the public. petition /puh-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – a formal written request to an authority A petition was signed to protect the old park from closing. poignant /POIN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – causing strong feelings of sadness or emotion A poignant story about family loss was shared in the news report. abdication /ab-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving up a position of power The sudden abdication surprised many…
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