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Researchers explore objective measures of pain
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. subjective /suhb-JEK-tiv / [adjective] – influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts When reading a novel, it’s important to keep in mind that the emotions and opinions portrayed by the characters are subjective and may not necessarily reflect the author’s own views. objectively /uhb-JEK-tiv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is based on facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings When writing a research paper, it’s essential to gather information from multiple sources to ensure that you are presenting the information objectively and not just relying on…
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Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the rise
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the negative effects of global warming on our planet that you can observe? Do you think you can do something to help the planet cope with climate change? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it and often to make predictions The university invited a business analyst to speak at their conference. source /sohrs / [noun] – the place something comes from…
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Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the rise
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Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the rise
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 global warming? Are you familiar with fossil fuels? 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。 fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned Cedar trees are abundant in their town, so many families use their wood as fuel for their furnaces. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – a piece of writing that describes the main facts in a piece of academic research The annual review of modern engineering focused on earthquake-proof structures. decrease /DEE-krees/ [noun] – to become…
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Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the rise
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing The leaders attribute the team’s success to their hardworking members. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen Obvious signs of global warming prompt environmental organizations to take action. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen The children anticipate being given presents on Christmas eve. curb /kurb/ [verb] – to control or limit something that is not wanted To curb the country’s problem with malnutrition, the government set out health missions and programs. consistent…
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Added sugar: A not-so-sweet treat to your health
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy eating sweet food? Which one is your favorite? What do you think happens to the body when you eat too much sugar? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. investigation /in-ves-ti-gey-SHUHN/ [noun] – the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement carefully An investigation took place at the crime scene. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad happening There’s a high risk of accidents happening in this storm. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – the force produced by pressing against something The water hose broke because of…
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Added sugar: A not-so-sweet treat to your health
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 too much sugar good for your health? Is it easy to avoid foods with too much sugar? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity To solve the country’s health crisis, the government asked for the help of health experts. although /awl-THOH/ [conjunction] – despite the fact that Although he is scared of reptiles, he still chose a snake as a pet. obvious /OB-vee-uhs / [adjective] – easy to…
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Added sugar: A not-so-sweet treat to your health
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something He has a shellfish allergy, which is why clams and mussels give him adverse reactions like swelling and nausea. scholar /SKOL-er/ [noun] – a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university The researcher was a respected scholar of medicine. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something He plants trees and leads clean-up drives because he advocates for a better environment. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee / [noun] – the careful and detailed…
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