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The trials and innovations in ensuring sustainability and access to quality care

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What factors contribute to the increasing cost of living in our society? What can individuals do to address the issue of the increasing cost of living? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. assistance /uh-SIS-tuhns/ [noun] – help When taking a test, students are not allowed to receive any assistance from others or use unauthorized materials. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose It is important for athletes to maintain an adequate diet and hydration in order to perform at their best during competitions. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] –…
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An exceptional chance to visit Antarctica

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been to Antarctica before? If not, what do you know about this continent? What are some of the challenges of visiting Antarctica? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adventurous /ad-VEN-cher-uhs/ [adjective] – willing to try new or difficult things Even though I was nervous, I decided to try adventurous activities like zip-lining and bungee jumping while on vacation in Costa Rica. yacht /yot/ [noun] – a boat with sails and sometimes an engine, used for either racing or traveling on for pleasure My uncle, who is a wealthy…
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An exceptional chance to visit Antarctica

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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 dreamed of visiting Antarctica? Do you think it’s possible to visit Antarctica only once in a lifetime? 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。 transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to another I take the bus to school every day for transportation. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange The magician performed an extraordinary trick that amazed the audience. sail /seyl/ [verb] – when a boat or a ship sails, it travels on the water We plan…
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An exceptional chance to visit Antarctica

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intrepid /in-TREP-id/ [adjective] – extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations Despite the challenging terrain, the intrepid hiker continued on with determination to reach the mountain’s summit. luxurious /luhg-ZHOOR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very comfortable and expensive The hotel room was decorated with a luxurious carpet, elegant curtains, and a comfortable king-size bed, making the guests feel pampered during their stay. turbulent /TUR-byuh-luhnt / [adjective] – turbulent air or water moves very strongly and suddenly The passengers on the airplane experienced a turbulent flight due to the stormy weather, causing some to feel nauseous and scared….
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Hiroshima hosts G-7-themed “Okonomiyaki” meals

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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 like okonomiyaki? When was the last time that you had okonomiyaki? What was it? 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。 local /LOH-kuhl / [adjective] – pertaining to or characterized by place or position in space; spatial. He is not local to this area. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc. I learned about Japanese culture at the university. sour /SOR-er / [adjective] – having an…
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Hiroshima hosts G-7-themed “Okonomiyaki” meals

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endorse / en-DAWRS/ [verb] – to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone The famous chef endorsed the new line of kitchen appliances, praising their innovative features and high-quality performance. conceive / kuhn-SEEV/ [verb] – to bring a thought or idea into being; imagine She conceived a brilliant idea for a new smartphone app that could revolutionize how people manage their daily tasks. embody / em-BOD-ee/ [verb] – to represent a quality or an idea exactly The statue of liberty embodies the spirit of freedom and democracy, standing as a…
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Hiroshima hosts G-7-themed “Okonomiyaki” meals

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat okonomiyaki? What food is popular in your country? Please describe it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the act or fact of surviving, especially under adverse or unusual circumstances. The survival rate for younger cancer patients has improved dramatically. atomic /uh-TOM-ik/ [adjective] – of, pertaining to, resulting from, or using atoms, atomic energy, or atomic bombs: an atomic explosion. Here is an atomic power plant. healing /HEE-ling/ [noun] – the process in which a bad situation or painful emotion ends or improves…
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Researchers explore objective measures of pain

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is pain, and how is it experienced by individuals? How does pain affect daily life and mental health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rate /reyt/ [verb] – to judge the value or character of someone or something As part of their homework, the students were asked to rate the quality of the new school cafeteria and provide suggestions for improvement. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to discover the exact size or amount of something: In science class, the teacher asked the students to measure the length and width of the…
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