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Medication matching to DNA is part of the new era of medicine

2022年4月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you believe that there will be an easier way to treat illnesses in the future? Why? Why should treatments should be developed? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type Recently, there has been a major shift in attitudes. drug /druhg/ [noun] – any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as a medicine For his condition, he takes a variety of drugs. claim /kleym/ [verb] – to say that something is true or is…
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New films to watch in April 2022

2022年4月14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。 What is your favorite movie genre? Do you eat snacks while watching a movie? 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。 documentary /dok-yuh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a film or television or radio program that gives facts and information about a subject I’m working on a documentary about the lives of college students. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Going to the gym is part of Anna’s daily schedule. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or problem: something that is hard to do Farmers face challenges…
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New films to watch in April 2022

2022年4月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer to watch films at home or in a theater? Why? What is your least favorite film genre? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. right /rahyt/ [noun] – the fact that a person or animal can expect to be treated in a fair, morally acceptable, or legal way, or to have the things that are necessary for life The new town mayor promises to protect everyone’s right to education. comedian /kuh-MEE-dee-uhn/ [noun] – a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and funny stories or…
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New films to watch in April 2022

2022年4月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conjure /KON-jer/ [verb] – to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic The boy was surprised to see the man conjure a rabbit from his hat. clash /KLASH/ [noun] – a fight or argument between people Everyone was interested in the clash between the two athletes. conquer /KONG-ker/ [verb] – to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force They conquered a small village in the West. reprise /ri-PRAHYZ/ [verb] – to repeat a song, performance, or set of actions Sam plans to reprise his role as…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks

2022年4月13日

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©Cambridge University Library via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mysteriously /mi-STEER-ee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is strange, not known, or not understood This story is about a boy who mysteriously gained magical powers. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe Jake underwent rigorous military training. speculate /SPEK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain Everyone is speculating about the mayor’s new project. subject to /suhb-JEKT-too/ [phrasal verb] – to make someone…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks

2022年4月13日

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©Cambridge University Library via BBC 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 often write your thoughts in a notebook? Are you interested in science? 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。 belong /bi-LAWNG/ [verb] – to be in the right place, or (of a person) to feel that you are in the right place I think this pen belongs to Sheena. clue /kloo/ [noun] – a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery I don’t have any clue how to answer this math homework. envelope…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks

2022年4月13日

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©Cambridge University Library via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you keep a diary? Why or why not? What happened recently that made you happy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. priceless /PRAHYS-lis/ [adjective] – A priceless object has such a high value, especially because it is rare, that the price of it cannot be calculated My grandfather’s painting is priceless. sense /sens/ [noun] – an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel She felt a sense of happiness…
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Are youngsters growing up too quickly?

2022年4月12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 use social media? How often do you use your smartphone? 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。 succeed /suhk-SEED/ [verb] – if you succeed, you achieve something that you have been aiming for, and if a plan or piece of work succeeds, it has the results that you wanted The campaign has succeeded in terms of raising public awareness about the problem. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family It is our responsibility to protect…
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