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Nickel mining boom threatens future sustainability

2023年10月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a nickel? How do you think nickel is commonly used in everyday products? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The recent discovery of a significant breakthrough in medical research offers hope for a new treatment. mine /mahyn/ [noun] – a hole or system of holes in the ground where substances such as coal, metal, and salt are removed The miners descended into the deep underground mine to extract valuable minerals. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation,…
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Netherlands to return stolen artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia

2023年10月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you been to a museum? How was the experience? Do you think artifacts are important to a country’s cultural identity? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. injustice /in-JUHS-tis/ [noun] – (an example of) a situation in which there is no fairness and justice The organization provides legal aid to those who have experienced injustice and cannot afford representation. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree The concert drew an immense crowd, with thousands of people filling the stadium. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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Netherlands to return stolen artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia

2023年10月24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。 Have you ever visited a museum? Are you familiar with the history of Sri Lanka and Indonesia? 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。 era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical The Renaissance was a transformative era in European history, characterized by a flourishing of art, science, and culture. restore /ri-STAWR/ [verb] – to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position The conservation organization works tirelessly to restore polluted rivers and lakes, aiming to improve…
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Netherlands to return stolen artifacts to Sri Lanka and Indonesia

2023年10月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legacy /LEG-uh-see / [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time The artist left behind a powerful legacy of groundbreaking artwork that continues to inspire. diplomacy /dih-PLOH-muh-see / [noun] – the management of relationships between countries The country’s foreign policy prioritizes diplomacy as a means to resolve conflicts and maintain international relations. confront /kuhn-FRUHNT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person It takes courage to confront your fears and overcome them. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing something else The Statue of…
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

2023年10月23日

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©dementiaresearcher Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is Alzheimer’s disease? What questions do you have about Alzheimer’s disease that you’d like to learn more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [noun] – someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed The young musician showed great potential with her natural talent and dedication to practice. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is The new software underwent a trial to evaluate its performance and identify any potential issues…
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

2023年10月23日

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©dementiaresearcher 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 of Alzheimer’s disease before? Is Alzheimer’s disease common 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。 promise /PROM-is / [noun] – the idea that someone or something is likely to develop successfully and that people expect this to happen The young athlete shows great promise in her skills and has the potential to become a successful competitor. test /test/ [test] – to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present in…
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

2023年10月23日

Donanemab

©dementiaresearcher Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] – the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen His unwavering optimism kept him motivated and confident that things would eventually work out for the better. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin something The class will commence with a brief introduction by the teacher. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it The doctor conducted a thorough examination and was able to provide an accurate diagnosis of…
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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

2023年10月22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 exercise? Do you sleep well? 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。 internal /in-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – inside the body The internal organs play a vital role in maintaining overall health. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee / [adverb] – possibly The negotiations could potentially lead to a breakthrough in diplomatic relations. overall /OH-ver-awl/ [adjective] – in general rather than in particular The overall response to the new product has been positive. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt / [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose The amount of food provided was sufficient to feed all the…
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