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Antioxidants from cocoa show potential for improving memory function
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with dementia? What do you know about it? Do you eat a balanced diet? Which food group do you think you need to eat more of? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee / [adverb] – possibly The medicine has potentially harmful side effects, so it should be used with caution. modest /MOD-ist / [adjective] – not large in size or amount The restaurant served a modest portion of food, but it was delicious and satisfying. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – important or noticeable The heavy…
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Antioxidants from cocoa show potential for improving memory function
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 like chocolate? Do you eat a balanced diet? 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。 diet /DAHY-it / [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group My nutritionist advised me to incorporate protein-rich foods into my diet for a healthier lifestyle. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something Jake’s mathematical ability allows him to solve equations with ease and accuracy. disease /dih-ZEEZ / [noun] – illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by…
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Italy recovers 750 stolen artifacts
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protracted /proh-TRAK-tid/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary The protracted construction project caused inconvenience to the residents, as the noise and disruptions continued for an extended time. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] – a home The government provided temporary residences for the displaced families affected by the natural disaster. notorious /noh-TAWR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – famous for something bad The politician gained a notorious reputation for his involvement in various scandals and corruption cases. proceeding /pruh-SEE-dings/ [noun] – legal action The criminal proceedings involved presenting evidence and arguments to the court to…
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Italy recovers 750 stolen artifacts
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know of any historical artifacts treasured by your country? Tell me about it. Do you think it is important for a country to protect historical artifacts? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heritage /HER-i-tij/ [noun] – features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance The museum displays artifacts that showcase the heritage and history of the indigenous peoples of the region. lengthy /LENGK-thee/ [adjective] – continuing for…
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Italy recovers 750 stolen artifacts
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 like going to the museum? Do you know of any historical artifacts treasured by your country? 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。 trader /TREY-der / [noun] – a person who buys and sells things The antique trader traveled around the country, buying and selling valuable collectibles. sculpture /SKUHLP-cher/ [noun] – a work of art carved or shaped from stone, wood, clay, etc. The abstract sculpture in the museum challenged viewers’ perceptions and sparked conversations about the nature of art. precious /PRESH-uhs/ [adjective] – of great value because…
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Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet
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 warship is? Are you aware that Japan builds the top warships? 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。 solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem The scientist conducted experiments to find a solution for the pollution problem in the river. powerful /POU-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of power to control people and events The powerful storm caused widespread damage and knocked out electricity in the area partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – the state of being a partner The two companies formed a partnership…
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Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a warship? Why is it important for a country to have powerful warships? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fleet /fleet/ [noun] – a group of ships, or all of the ships in a country’s navy The navy’s fleet of warships sailed out to conduct military exercises in the open sea. aggression /uh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights The escalating aggression between the two countries led to a declaration of war. superior /suh-PEER-ee-er/ [adjective]…
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