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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns

2023年12月4日

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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。 Do you know what a tick insect is? Have you ever experienced allergies? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect. The snake’s venomous bite required urgent medical treatment. tick /tik/ [tik] – a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals After a hike in the woods, I found a tick on my leg and had to carefully remove it. appear…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools

2023年12月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are antibiotics? What is their primary purpose in healthcare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. welfare /WEL-fair / [noun] – well-being and treatment of animals or humans The government is committed to improving the welfare of its citizens through various social programs. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – He had to stay home from school because he had a contagious infection. The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, in the body, leading to illness. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine or look into something thoroughly to gather…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools

2023年12月3日

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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 antibiotics medicines that help us fight infections? Can animals develop resistance to antibiotics if they are given too many of them? 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。 issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a topic or problem that is the subject of a discussion, debate, or dispute The issue of climate change is a global concern. discover /dih-SKUHV-er / [verb] – to find something for the first time or to learn about something previously unknown Christopher Columbus is famous for discovering America in 1492. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools

2023年12月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /ad-vuh-kit/ [noun] – people who publicly support or recommend a particular cause, policy, or action Many environmental advocates work tirelessly to protect the planet. excessive /ik-SES-iv/ [adjective] – more than what is necessary, appropriate, or usual; beyond a reasonable amount Eating too much sugar can lead to excessive weight gain and health problems. antibiotic /an-ti-bahy-OT-ik/ [noun] – medicines that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and are used to treat bacterial infections Doctors prescribe antibiotics to help patients recover from bacterial infections. pose /pohz/ [verb] – presents or constitutes a problem, danger, or risk…
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Western Australian officials force to euthanize stranded whales

2023年12月2日

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©CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you seen a whale in person? Describe your experience. What are some of the threats that marine wildlife faces in today’s oceans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distressing /duh-STREH-suhng/ [adjective] – upsetting or worrying The student received a distressing email notifying them of a significant grade drop in one of their courses. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [verb] – to experience something, especially something unpleasant The company encountered unexpected financial difficulties, leading to layoffs and budget cuts. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of a new treatment for…
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Western Australian officials force to euthanize stranded whales

2023年12月2日

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©CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization Government officials are working on implementing new policies to address the current economic challenges. strand /STRAN-did / [adjective] – unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money After their boat broke down in the middle of the ocean, the sailors were stranded for days until help arrived. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it The team of volunteers is…
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Western Australian officials force to euthanize stranded whales

2023年12月2日

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©CNN 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 seen whales in person? Does your country experience marine wildlife-related issues? 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 /weyl/ [noun] – a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head Whales are fascinating creatures known for their massive size and graceful movements in the water. effort /EF-ert/ [EF-ert] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The young athlete put in tremendous effort during training to improve her performance in the upcoming competition. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] –…
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Japan’s population drops by 800,000 in demographic crisis

2023年12月1日

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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。 Do you think a declining population is a big problem that needs to be addressed immediately? Does a declining population have a positive impact or effect? 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。 foreigner /FAWR-uh-ner/ [noun] – a person who comes from another country The city’s diverse population includes people from various cultural backgrounds, with many foreigners residing and working here. border /BAWR-der/ [BAWR-der] – a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another The river serves as a natural border between the two neighboring countries. encourage…
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