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Exploring unique approaches to clothes washing and defying social norms

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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 ever found a unique way to wash your clothes? Do you wash your clothes after using them once? 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。 due to /doo to/ [preposition] – because of She couldn’t attend the party due to a sudden illness. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often Sarah enjoys visiting the library because she is a frequent reader who loves to explore new books. waste /weyst/ [verb] – to use too much of something or use something badly when there is a limited amount of it…
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Meat and seafood can now be 3D printed

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with lab-grown meat? Describe it to me. Would you eat foods created with a 3D printer? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerging /ih-MUR-jing / [adjective] – becoming known The emerging trend of remote work allows employees to have more flexibility in their schedules. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – physical and mental health and happiness, especially of a person The people in the neighborhood are very concerned for the welfare of the missing child. optimistic /op-tuh-MIS-tik/ [adjective] – hoping or believing that good things will…
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Meat and seafood can now be 3D printed

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivated /KUHL-tuh-vey-tid/ [adjective] – produced or grown in a controlled environment, typically through tissue engineering or cell culture techniques The company specialized in the production of cultivated meat, using cell culture techniques to create sustainable and ethical alternatives. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be like someone or something The pattern on the carpet resembles a swirling wave, adding a sense of movement to the room. texture /TEKS-cher/ [noun] – the quality of something that can be decided by touch; the degree to which something is rough or smooth, or soft or hard The…
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Meat and seafood can now be 3D printed

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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。 Are you familiar with lab-grown meat? If you were given the opportunity, would you try it? 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。 process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result The hiring process involves reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and checking references. muscle /MUHS-uhl / [noun] – a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body The slow cooking process allowed the pork shoulder muscle to become tender and juicy taste /teyst/ [verb] –…
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Sweden safeguards alleged Russian ‘spy’ whale

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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。 Are you familiar with the marine animal called a beluga whale? Do you think animals can be trained to perform highly complicated tasks? 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。 whale /hweyl/ [noun] – a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head The whale gracefully emerged from the water, showcasing its immense size. coast /kohst / [noun ] – the land next to or close to the sea We took a leisurely walk along the sandy coast, enjoying the gentle breeze…
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Sweden safeguards alleged Russian ‘spy’ whale

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a spy? Do you think animals can be trained to be spies? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. military /MIL-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – relating to or belonging to the armed forces The military exercises play a vital role in ensuring tight bonds among allied nations. welfare /WEL-fair / [noun] – physical and mental health and happiness, especially of a person The welfare of children is of utmost importance, and child protection agencies ensure their safety and well-being. promptly /PROMPT-lee/ [adverb] – quickly, without delay, or at…
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Sweden safeguards alleged Russian ‘spy’ whale

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mount /mount/ [noun] – a support, backing, setting, or the like, on or in which something is, or is to be, mounted or fixed The mechanic used a specialized clamp as a mount to secure the engine in place during the repair process. speculation /spek-yuh-LEY-shuhn / [noun] – a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation The professor’s speculation on the origins of the ancient artifact opened up a new avenue of research and sparked curiosity among archaeologists. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. The art form of origami…
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Unlocking the secrets to prolonging your clothes’ lifespan

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What factors contribute to the lifespan of a garment? What are some common reasons why people discard or dispose of clothing? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. straightforward /streyt-FAWR-werd/ [adjective] – easy to understand; clear The teacher explained the math problem in a straightforward way, making it easy for the students to understand. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage, or the money, effort, time, etc. used to do this Samantha decided to save some money…
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