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New treatment lowers blood pressure for difficult cases

2025年1月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could invent a new treatment for a health issue, what kind of problem would you focus on solving? What do you think doctors should consider when deciding if a treatment is right for someone? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hypertension /hahy-per-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently higher than normal The doctor explained that hypertension could lead to severe complications if left untreated. stroke /strohk/ [noun] – a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the…
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Intermediate

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Wheeler refuge welcomes thousands of migrating cranes

2025年1月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plentiful /PLEN-ti-fuhl/ [adjective] – existing in large quantities; abundant The market was stocked with plentiful fruits and vegetables, thanks to the summer harvest. enthusiast /en-THOO-zee-ast/ [noun] – a person who is very interested in and involved with a particular subject or activity Art enthusiasts visited the museum to admire the newly curated Renaissance exhibit. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional crafts, such as pottery and weaving. dwindle /DWIN-dl/ [verb] – to gradually decrease in size, amount,…
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Wheeler refuge welcomes thousands of migrating cranes

2025年1月24日

sandhill-cranes

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 seen cranes? Would you like to visit a place where you can see many birds? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at or attain a specific point or goal By 2023, the number of tourists visiting the Grand Canyon reached 5 million. festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – a public event, often involving music, dance, or other performances, typically celebrating something The Harvest Festival attracts farmers from across the country to celebrate the season. route /root/ [noun] – a particular way or…
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Beginner

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Wheeler refuge welcomes thousands of migrating cranes

2025年1月24日

sandhill-cranes

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could visit a place full of interesting animals, what kind of animals would you like to see? Why? What do you think birds do during the winter? Where do you imagine they go? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a place of safety or protection, often for people or animals The national park became a sanctuary for endangered tigers, offering them a secure environment to thrive. shallow /SHAL-oh/ [adjective] – having little depth; not deep The children played in the shallow end of the pool,…
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Intermediate

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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges

2025年1月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without interruption This is her third consecutive win in the competition. demographic /dem-uh-GRAF-ik/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of populations The demographic trends show an aging population in many countries. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a bad situation or problem worse The heavy rainfall will exacerbate the flood situation in the area. subsidy /SUHB-si-dee/ [noun] – money given by a government to reduce the cost of goods or services Farmers receive a subsidy to help them during the drought season. stagnation /stag-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation…
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Expert

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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges

2025年1月23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。 Which do you think is easier to live in, a big city or a small town? Can a country’s economy face challenges if there are fewer young people and more elderly individuals? 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。 decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a gradual decrease in numbers, quality, or importance The decline in the forest population worries scientists. nation /NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a country or a group of people with a shared government, culture, or language Japan is a nation known for its technology. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – a…
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Beginner

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China faces third consecutive population decline amid aging crisis and economic challenges

2025年1月23日

Copy of News Templates (36)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes a population to decrease in a country? How might fewer young people and more elderly people affect a country’s economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully or notice something, especially to learn about it Scientists observe animals in their natural habitat to understand their behavior. prioritization /prahy-OR-uh-tuh-ZAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of deciding which tasks or goals are most important Time management requires proper prioritization of tasks. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something, often…
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Intermediate

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