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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

2025年7月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tick-borne /TIK-bawrn/ [adjective] – caused or spread by ticks The veterinarian warned about tick-borne diseases that could affect cattle in rural areas. barbed /bahrbd/ [adjective] – having sharp points that curve backward The fishhook had a barbed tip to prevent the fish from escaping once caught. repellent /ri-PEL-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance used to keep insects or animals away Mosquito repellents are often used during outdoor camping trips. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many parts or aspects Solving climate change requires a multifaceted approach involving science, policy, and education. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing to exist…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

2025年7月22日

tick

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some insects or animals you usually see outside? What do you usually do to stay safe when spending time in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person who does a job that needs special education or training Medical professionals recommend regular checkups to catch early signs of disease. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The hospital has strict rules to prevent infections from spreading. mouthpart /MOUTH-pahrt/ [noun] – a single structure…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

2025年7月22日

tick

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 tick before? Do you like hiking or gardening during warm weather? 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] – the act of using the teeth or mouth to cut into something Doctors are seeing more mosquito bites this month because of the rainy weather. usual /YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening regularly or normally The park has more visitors than usual during the holiday season. summer /SUHM-er/ [noun] – the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn We often go to the…
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Carbon capture projects face criticism over costs and effectiveness

2025年7月21日

carbon capture

©(AP Photo/LM Otero) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. saline /SEY-leen/ [adjective] – containing or resembling salt Scientists are studying saline lakes in remote deserts to understand extreme environments. unmineable /uhn-MY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not suitable or possible to be mined The country has large unmineable gold reserves deep beneath protected forests. decarbonize /dee-KAHR-buh-nahyz/ [verb] – to reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions Researchers are developing new fuels to decarbonize air travel in the next decade. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – used for a specific purpose The extra funds were utilized to build a new community library. extraction /ik-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of…
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Carbon capture projects face criticism over costs and effectiveness

2025年7月21日

carbon capture

©(AP Photo/LM Otero) 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 smoke coming from a factory? Have you heard of machines that help clean the air? 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。 power plant /POW-er plant/ [noun] – a place where electricity is made for homes, schools, or businesses The new power plant uses wind to make electricity for the city. send /send/ [verb] – to cause something to go from one place to another The machine sends clean water to all the houses in the village. site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place…
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Carbon capture projects face criticism over costs and effectiveness

2025年7月21日

carbon capture

©(AP Photo/LM Otero) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could invent a machine to help the Earth, what would it do? Have you seen pollution in your city or town? How did it make you feel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compress /kuhm-PRES/ [verb] – to press something into a smaller space or make it more compact The factory compresses leftover food waste into small blocks for disposal. underground /UHN-der-GROUND/ [adverb] – beneath the surface of the Earth The subway runs underground to avoid city traffic. seam /seem/ [noun] – a layer of material…
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Casa Pedro in Madrid challenges Guinness title for oldest restaurant

2025年7月20日

Casa Pedro

©(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) 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 family-owned restaurants are better than big chain restaurants? Have you ever seen a world record in a book or on TV? 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。 famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known by many people That city is famous for its beautiful beaches. hire /HAI-ur/ [verb] – to give someone a job or pay someone to do a task They hired a guide to show them around the mountain. explain /ik-SPLEYN/ [verb] – to make something clear or easy to understand The coach…
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Casa Pedro in Madrid challenges Guinness title for oldest restaurant

2025年7月20日

Casa Pedro

©(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rustic /RUHS-tik/ [adjective] – simple and old-fashioned in a way that is attractive; typical of the countryside The couple stayed in a rustic cabin during their mountain vacation. tavern /TAV-ern/ [noun] – a place where people can eat and drink, especially in the past They discovered an old tavern while hiking through the countryside. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – very strict, careful, and thorough The students went through a rigorous training program before the competition. conclusive /kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – proving that something is true and ending doubt The scientist presented conclusive data to support…
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