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Australia takes bold steps to ban e-cigarettes

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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 vape or e-cigarettes? Do you think your people should be allowed to use vapes or e-cigarettes? 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。 action /ak-SHUHN/ [noun] – the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty In times of emergency, it’s crucial to have a clear chain of action to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved. quirbt /kwit / [verb] – to stop doing something James used to be a heavy drinker, but he made a conscious choice to quit…
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Australia takes bold steps to ban e-cigarettes

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reform /ri-FAWRM / [noun] – an improvement or set of improvements made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective The proposed healthcare reform aims to make medical services more accessible to all citizens. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use I bought a pack of disposable diapers for my baby’s convenience. addictive /uh-DIK-tiv/ [adjective] – An addictive activity or food is one that you cannot stop doing or eating once you have started Many people find online shopping addictive, often…
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Sick restaurant workers linked to foodborne illness outbreaks, CDC study reveals

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are foodborne illnesses? What measures do you take to ensure food safety? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be part of the reason why something happened The driver’s negligence and overspeeding contributed to the car accident. policy /POL-uh-see/ [noun] – a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party Our refund policy allows customers to return or exchange items within…
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Sick restaurant workers linked to foodborne illness outbreaks, CDC study reveals

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant Health officials are closely monitoring the outbreak of food poisoning in the area. vomiting /VO-mi-ting/ [gerund] – to pass the contents of your stomach out through your mouth Vomiting is a common symptom of the stomach flu or food poisoning. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The comprehensive insurance plan covered not only car accidents but also theft and natural disasters. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make smaller or less significant To…
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Sick restaurant workers linked to foodborne illness outbreaks, CDC study reveals

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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 gotten sick from eating contaminated food? Are you scared of foodborne illnesses? 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。 handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to touch or hold with your hands You have to carefully handle the fragile glassware to avoid any breakage during the experiment. responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [ri-SPON-suh-buhl] – deserving blame The careless driver was responsible for the accident that caused extensive damage to both vehicles. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use The library provides computer access…
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Activists push to free bears from bile farms

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing negotiations between the two governments aim to resolve the territorial dispute. surrender /suh-REN-der/ [verb] – to give something to somebody in authority The traveler had to surrender their liquids and gels at the airport security checkpoint. legitimate /li-JIT-uh-mit/ [adjective] – approved or legally allowed The website displayed a legitimate security certificate, indicating that it was safe to enter personal information. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition…
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Activists push to free bears from bile farms

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is traditional Chinese medicine? Which animals do you know of that are used in this practice? Did you know that bile is collected from bears to be used as medicine? Would you be open to trying it? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surgery /SUR-juh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when a medical operation involving cutting open the body is performed on someone The surgeon performed a delicate surgery to repair a torn ligament in the athlete’s knee. profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – making or likely to make…
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