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US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

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©medhealthreview Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is cancer, and how would you define it in your own words? Do you believe that cancer is primarily hereditary or primarily caused by external factors? What is your reasoning behind your belief? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij / [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There is a shortage of available seats on the bus, so we might have to wait for the next one. drug /druhg / [noun] – any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance that is put into the body of a person or animal to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies The healthcare workers administered the vaccine to the public during the mass vaccination campaign. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The police force worked tirelessly to combat crime and maintain law and order in the city. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – of or relating to the production of antibodies or lymphocytes that can react with a specific antigen…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

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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 swine flu? Do you think vaccines work? 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 of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The outbreak of the infectious disease led to a surge in hospital admissions and public health concerns. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants Scientists are studying the structure and behavior of the virus to…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is swine flu? What other animal diseases do you know of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The protest march resulted in road closures and traffic disruptions in the city. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people The release of the new product resulted in widespread adoption and popularity among consumers. breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that…
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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like watching comic book adaptations? Which comic book storylines are you familiar with? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stand out /stand out/ [verb] – to be much better than other similar things or people Among all the colorful flowers in the garden, the red rose stands out with its vibrant petals. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts Solving a Rubik’s cube can be challenging because it has many different colors…
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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

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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 read a comic book that was later adapted into a movie or TV show? Do you enjoy seeing your favorite comic book characters brought to life on the big screen? 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。 hero /HEER-oh/ [noun] – a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great When the fire broke out in the school, the brave firefighter rushed in to save everyone, becoming a true hero. amaze /uh-MEYZ/ [verb] – to cause someone to be extremely…
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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a movie, book, play, etc. that has been made from another movie, book, play, etc. The students were excited to watch the film adaptation of their favorite book, as they had heard it faithfully brought the story to life on the big screen. deepen /DEE-puhn/ [verb] – to become more strongly felt or experienced, or to make something this way Studying various historical events can deepen our understanding of the past and help us gain a broader perspective on how they have shaped the world we live in today. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl /…
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Wheelchair users are excited about innovative airplane seat designs

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas The company’s innovative approach to product design has revolutionized the market, introducing groundbreaking features that have never been seen before. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to change, or make someone or something change, from one form or situation to another The playground equipment was carefully designed to help children transition from one activity to another. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part of something larger The new educational curriculum incorporates interactive technology to engage students and facilitate a more dynamic and immersive learning experience. dignity /DIG-ni-tee/…
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