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Kobe beef revolutionizes global dining
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What nutrients do you believe you can obtain from consuming beef? Why do you think Kobe beef is considered a special or high-quality type of beef? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exclusive /ik-SKLOO-siv/ [adjective] – limited to only one person or group of people This restaurant is known for its exclusive wine selection, featuring rare vintages from around the world. commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt/ [noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something Their commitment to environmental conservation led them to organize regular community clean-up events and tree-planting initiatives. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/…
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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an allergy? What allergies are you familiar with? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [adjective] – used to refer to cows that are used for producing milk, rather than meat, or to foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese I enjoy having dairy products like yogurt and cheese as part of my breakfast every morning. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease A persistent cough is one of the…
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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tragically /TRA-ji-klee/ [adverb] – in a way that is very sad, and often involving death and suffering The young woman’s life was tragically cut short by a rare and aggressive disease, leaving her loved ones in grief. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it The doctor provided a diagnosis of pneumonia after conducting various tests and analyzing the patient’s symptoms. practitioner /prak-TISH-uh-ner/ [noun] – someone involved in a skilled job or activity The yoga practitioner guided the class through a series of poses and breathing…
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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns
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 tick insect is? Have you ever experienced allergies? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect. The snake’s venomous bite required urgent medical treatment. tick /tik/ [tik] – a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals After a hike in the woods, I found a tick on my leg and had to carefully remove it. appear…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are antibiotics? What is their primary purpose in healthcare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. welfare /WEL-fair / [noun] – well-being and treatment of animals or humans The government is committed to improving the welfare of its citizens through various social programs. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – He had to stay home from school because he had a contagious infection. The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, in the body, leading to illness. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine or look into something thoroughly to gather…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools
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。 Are antibiotics medicines that help us fight infections? Can animals develop resistance to antibiotics if they are given too many of them? 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。 issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a topic or problem that is the subject of a discussion, debate, or dispute The issue of climate change is a global concern. discover /dih-SKUHV-er / [verb] – to find something for the first time or to learn about something previously unknown Christopher Columbus is famous for discovering America in 1492. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /ad-vuh-kit/ [noun] – people who publicly support or recommend a particular cause, policy, or action Many environmental advocates work tirelessly to protect the planet. excessive /ik-SES-iv/ [adjective] – more than what is necessary, appropriate, or usual; beyond a reasonable amount Eating too much sugar can lead to excessive weight gain and health problems. antibiotic /an-ti-bahy-OT-ik/ [noun] – medicines that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and are used to treat bacterial infections Doctors prescribe antibiotics to help patients recover from bacterial infections. pose /pohz/ [verb] – presents or constitutes a problem, danger, or risk…
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