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Scientists win Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you imagine vaccines playing a role in global health efforts and disease prevention? Have you heard of the ‘Nobel Prize’? Can you envision how the Nobel Prize influences advancements and recognition in science, literature, peace efforts, and other fields? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is crucial to double-check the safety measures before starting any experiment in the laboratory. committee /kuh-MIT-ee/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
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 believe vaccines play a crucial role in global health efforts and disease prevention? Do you think the Nobel Prize significantly influences advancements and recognition in science, literature, peace efforts, and other fields? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences Albert Einstein is regarded as one of the greatest scientists of all time due to his contributions to the theory of relativity. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a very small organism that causes disease in…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hail /heyl/ [verb] – to publicly praise or show approval for a person or an achievement After their groundbreaking research was published, scientists and experts from around the world hailed their work as a major advancement in the field of medicine. fundamentally /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl-ee/ [adverb] – in a basic and important way The success of any relationship is fundamentally built on trust and communication. pioneer /pahy-uh-NEER/ [verb] – to be one of the first people to do something Marie Curie pioneered the field of radiology with her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. infectious /in-FEK-shuhs/ [adjective] – (of a…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
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New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack
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New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the health effects of artificial sweeteners? Do you think artificial sweeteners are a healthier option than sugar? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artificial /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – made or produced by humans, often as an imitation of something natural Some artificial flowers look so real that it’s hard to tell they’re not natural. substitute /SUHB-sti-toot/ [noun] – a person or thing that takes the place or function of another Soy milk can be a substitute for dairy milk for people who are…
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New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commonly /KOM-muhn-lee/ [adverb] – frequently or often; in a way that is usual or typical She commonly visits the park on weekends. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using up or ingesting something, typically referring to food or drink Excessive consumption of sugary drinks can lead to health problems. beverage /BEV-uh-rij / [noun] – a drink, especially one other than water; a liquid for drinking I enjoy a hot beverage like tea in the morning. implication /im-pli-KAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or consequence of an action or decision; a suggestion of something without stating…
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New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack
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 about the health effects of artificial sweeteners? Do you think artificial sweeteners are a healthier option than sugar? 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。 link /lingk / [noun] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas She found a link between smoking and lung cancer in her research. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something The company hired a famous actor to promote their new product. publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people,…
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Sweden to create a city entirely out of wood
©Atrium Ljungberg / Henning Larsen Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Sweden? What comes to mind when you hear the word city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – If a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a great amount of skill and effort to be successful or be achieved The company’s ambitious expansion plan involved entering new markets and diversifying its product offerings. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something The art exhibition showcases various techniques and styles that enhance the…
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