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Nutrition experts recommend healthy cooking methods

2025年2月9日

steamed

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bioavailability /bahy-oh-uh-vey-luh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the extent to which nutrients or other substances can be absorbed and used by the body Researchers are studying ways to enhance the bioavailability of certain medications to improve their effectiveness. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce the amount or availability of something Excessive use of chemical fertilizers depletes the soil of essential nutrients, affecting crop yields. lycopene /LAHY-kuh-peen/ [noun] – a red pigment and antioxidant found in tomatoes and some other red fruits, known for its health benefits Watermelon is another fruit rich in lycopene, which may help protect the skin…
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Nutrition experts recommend healthy cooking methods

2025年2月9日

steamed

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 prefer raw or cooked vegetables? Do you think the way food is cooked affects its taste and health benefits? 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。 contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part Fresh fruits contain a lot of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the body Scientists are researching new treatments for cancer to improve survival rates. raw /raw/ [adjective] – not cooked or…
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NASA uncovers life’s building blocks in asteroid Bennu

2025年2月8日

asteroid

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harbor /HAHR-ber/ [verb] – to provide shelter or a suitable environment for something to exist Scientists believe that ancient Mars might have harbored microbial life in its underground lakes. reservoir /REZ-er-vwahr/ [noun] – natural or artificial place where a supply of something, especially water, is stored The government built new reservoirs to ensure a stable water supply for the growing population. assert /uh-SURT/ [verb] – to state something strongly and confidently Economists assert that global markets will recover faster than expected. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force or speed gained by a moving object or an…
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NASA uncovers life’s building blocks in asteroid Bennu

2025年2月8日

asteroid

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 space exploration can help us learn more about life on Earth? Would you be excited to see a rock that came from an asteroid? 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。 dust /duhst/ [noun] – fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt or sand, that can be carried in the air The workers collected samples of dust from the ancient ruins to analyze its composition. rock /rok/ [noun] – solid mineral material found in nature, usually forming part of the Earth’s surface The geologists studied rocks…
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Beginner

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NASA uncovers life’s building blocks in asteroid Bennu

2025年2月8日

asteroid

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine an asteroid looks like up close? Do you believe we will find signs of life on other planets one day? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – the beginning or source of something Scientists are studying the origin of ancient civilizations to understand how they developed. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding or learning something for the first time The discovery of a new species of fish in the deep ocean excited marine biologists. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] –…
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Genetic diversity decreases and puts species at risk

2025年2月7日

wild life

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effects of something Governments implement policies to mitigate the impact of air pollution on public health. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – lack of stability; a state of being likely to change or fail Economic instability led to a decline in foreign investments in the country. bolster /BOHL-ster/ [verb] – to strengthen, support, or improve something The government launched new programs to bolster small businesses during the economic downturn. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse The lack of proper waste…
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Genetic diversity decreases and puts species at risk

2025年2月7日

wild life

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。 If an animal’s environment changes, do you think all of them can survive? Have you ever thought about why some animals get sick more easily than others? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness or disorder that affects a person, animal, or plant Many farmers are worried because a new disease is spreading among their crops. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people (or organisms) born and living at about the same time, or the process of passing traits from parents to offspring The…
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Genetic diversity decreases and puts species at risk

2025年2月7日

wild life

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could help protect an animal species, which one would you choose and why? What challenges do you think wild animals face when their habitats get smaller? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. variation /vair-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a difference or change in the characteristics of something The chef experimented with a new variation of the traditional pasta recipe. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size, amount, or number The company had to cut costs as its profits began to shrink rapidly. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of…
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Intermediate

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