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Rural health center in New Hampshire closes amid Medicaid cuts

2025年12月1日

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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think small towns might have more challenges when it comes to health care? What do you think makes a community feel safe and supported when someone gets sick? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something smaller or less The school made several reductions in activities because of limited money. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a lack of something that is needed There was a teacher shortage at the local school last year. saving /SEY-ving/ [noun] – money…
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Rural health center in New Hampshire closes amid Medicaid cuts

2025年12月1日

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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volatility /vahl-uh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation that changes quickly and unpredictably The economic volatility made it difficult for small businesses to plan for the future. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption that stops something from working normally Internet disruptions in the area made it hard for students to join online classes. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the state of needing or relying on something or someone The town’s dependence on one factory made the community vulnerable when it closed. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a result or consequence, especially one that is not obvious…
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Rural health center in New Hampshire closes amid Medicaid cuts

2025年12月1日

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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) 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 visited a small clinic in your town? Do you think it is important to have a health center close to your home? 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。 rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the countryside, not the city Many rural schools have fewer students than city schools. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility that something bad may happen The old bridge is at risk of damage during strong storms. decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] – to choose something after thinking about it The…
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Funding cuts halt 383 U.S. clinical studies, impacting over 74,000 volunteers

2025年11月30日

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©AP Photo/Federica Narancio, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What medical studies have you heard about before? If so, what was the study about? If not, what study would you like to learn about? What health problems do people in your country often talk about?If so, why do people talk about them? If not, what health topic interests Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conspicuous /kuhn-SPIK-yoo-uhs/ [adjective ] – very easy to see or notice The bright sign was conspicuous, so everyone saw it quickly. sudden /SUHD-n/ [adjective] – a sudden noise made the students look…
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Funding cuts halt 383 U.S. clinical studies, impacting over 74,000 volunteers

2025年11月30日

Cris-News (46)

©AP Photo/Federica Narancio, File 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 heard about any medical study before? Do people in your country often talk about health problems? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The test showed a significant change. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good sleep is crucial for health. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very serious The town had severe rain yesterday. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – enough or satisfactory The class needs adequate chairs today. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – involving many parts; not simple…
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Funding cuts halt 383 U.S. clinical studies, impacting over 74,000 volunteers

2025年11月30日

Cris-News (46)

©AP Photo/Federica Narancio, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – the most noticeable or important part of something The most salient idea in her report helped everyone understand the problem quickly. precipitate /pri-SIP-i-teyt/ [adjective] – happening suddenly or sooner than expected The company faced a precipitate drop in sales after the sudden announcemen untenable /uhn-TEN-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – cannot be supported or defended; impossible to continue The plan became untenable because the team lacked enough time and tools. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible result of an action, especially one that is not obvious The new rule had a…
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Zoo uses public veterinary exams to increase transparency and awareness

2025年11月29日

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©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) 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 watched any animal get a checkup? Do you think it is important for people to see how zoos care for animals? 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。 visitor /VIZ-i-ter/ [noun] – a person who goes to a place to see or experience something Many visitors came to the museum to see the new dinosaur exhibit. window /WIN-doh/ [noun] – an opening in a wall with glass that allows people to look through Students looked through the window to watch the rain falling outside….
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Zoo uses public veterinary exams to increase transparency and awareness

2025年11月29日

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©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could design a room for animals to get medical care, what would you put inside it? What do you imagine a zoo hospital looks like inside? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aquarium /uh-KWAIR-ee-uhm/ [noun] – a building or place where fish and other water animals are kept for people to see Many families visited the city’s aquariums to learn how marine animals are cared for. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a step or action done in a certain order to achieve a result, especially in medical…
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