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How your brain is controlled by gut microbes
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。 Is depression a common mental health condition? Do you buy products with probiotics? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider I would suggest going for a walk to clear your mind. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else The result of the experiment was not what we had expected. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the particular state that something or someone is in The condition of the old…
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How your brain is controlled by gut microbes
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some common treatment options for depression? Do you think physical health affects depression? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cell /sel/ [noun] – the smallest basic unit of a human,plant, or animal The nucleus of a cell stores DNA. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The discovery of the new planet was a major breakthrough in the field of astronomy. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated…
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Town in Spain that is powered by the sea
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some sustainable energy options for powering a home or small business? Why do you think it is important to have clean energy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deeply /DEEP-lee / [adverb] – extremely or strongly I was deeply moved by the speech he gave at the graduation ceremony. resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] – living or staying in a place The resident of the house was not home at the time of the break-in. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living in one particular area or people who are considered…
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Town in Spain that is powered by the sea
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trader /TREY-der/ [noun] – a person who buys and sells things The trader skillfully navigated the volatile markets to make a profit. motion /MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement The motion of the boat on the water was soothing as it gently rocked back and forth. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from a dictatorship to a democracy was a slow and difficult process. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn / [noun] – the act…
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Town in Spain that is powered by the sea
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。 What is your favorite sustainable form of energy? Do you like going to the sea? 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。 town /toun/ [noun] – a place where people live and work, containing many houses, shops, places of work, places of entertainment, etc., and usually smaller than a city The small town was known for its annual apple festival. coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to or close to the ocean The family walked along the coast, looking for shells. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of…
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Wine King of California
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viticulture /VIT-i-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the growing of grapes, or the science or study of this Our skilled crew and Suzuki’s background in viticulture guarantee the fine quality of our wine. utopian /yoo-TOH-pee-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to or aiming for a perfect society in which everyone works well with each other and is happy He was striving to realize his utopian vision of world peace. crank out something /krangk out/ [phrasal verb] – to produce something in large amounts, like a machine does The author cranks out three novels per year. opulent /OP-yuh-luhnt/ [adjective] – expensive and…
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Wine King of California
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the legal drinking age in your country? Is wine a popular alcoholic beverage in your country? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. county /KOUN-tee/ [noun] – a political division of the UK or Ireland, forming the largest unit of local government, or the largest political division of a state in the US The county receives up to five million visitors each year. in charge /in chahrj/ [phrase] – being the person who has control of or is responsible for someone or something Ms….
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Wine King of California
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 like wine? What type of alcoholic drink is popular in your country? 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。 among /uh-MUNG/ [preposition] – happening or being included as part of a group of people or things Ice cream and cake are among children’s favorite foods. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence The company produces cars in Germany. gallon /GAL-uhn/ [noun] – a unit of measurement of volume of liquid equal to 4 quarts or 3.78 liters How many gallons of wine can…
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