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Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal, exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities

2025年5月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something stop changing and become more regular or constant The engineers worked hard to stabilize the damaged bridge. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened She showed great resilience after losing her home. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being easily hurt or attacked The system’s vulnerability made it a target for hackers. contingency /kuhn-TIN-juhn-see/ [noun] – something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary The team prepared a…
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Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal, exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities

2025年5月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a blackout? Have you seen news about blackouts in other countries? If so, what country was it about? If not, what problems do you think happen during blackouts? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blackout /BLAK -out/ [noun] – a period when there is no light or power because of an electrical failure The blackout made the whole street very dark at night. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption that makes something not work or continue as usual The heavy rain caused a disruption in train service. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/…
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Genetic research project in Senegal aims to improve rare disease treatment in West Africa

2025年5月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. neurologist /NOO-rol-uh-jist/ [noun] – a doctor who treats diseases of the brain and nervous system The neurologist checked the patient’s brain activity with special tools. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – related to the complete set of genes in a person, animal, or plant The team used genomic research to study rare illnesses. mutation /myoo-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the structure of a gene that may cause disease Scientists found a mutation in the gene that caused muscle problems. equitable /EK-wi-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – fair and treating everyone in the same way The doctor said everyone should get…
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Genetic research project in Senegal aims to improve rare disease treatment in West Africa

2025年5月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read or watched something about a science research project? If so, what was it about? If not, what would you like to learn more? Have you seen or read news about health problems in other countries? If so, what was the problem? If not, what kind of problems do you think they might have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work with a goal The class started a new project about animals. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – medical care for an…
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Intermediate

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Genetic research project in Senegal aims to improve rare disease treatment in West Africa

2025年5月16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 read or watched a science research project? Have you seen or read news about health problems in other countries? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual This bird is rare and hard to find. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness of the body or mind The doctor helps people with heart disease. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small amount of something that shows what it is like He gave a food sample at the store. medicine /MED-uh-sin/…
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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

2025年5月15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 seen a warning label on food? Would you feel safe eating frozen meat from the store? 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。 aim /eym/ [verb] – to have a goal or purpose The new school program aimed to help students improve their reading skills. illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a state of being sick or unhealthy Many illnesses can be prevented by washing your hands regularly. comment /KOM-ent/ [noun] – spoken or written opinion or statement The teacher read all the students’ comments about the school lunch…
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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

2025年5月15日

chicken

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to increase rapidly New taxes might escalate transportation costs in rural areas. contradict /kon-truh-DIKT/ [verb] – to say or do something that is the opposite of something else The company’s decision contradicts its earlier promise to reduce emissions. stuffed /stuhft/ [adjective] – filled with something inside The bakery sells stuffed pastries with various fillings like cream and fruit. implicate /IM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to show that something is involved in causing a problem or harmful event Multiple medications have been implicated in causing serious side effects. regressive /ri-GRES-iv/ [adjective] – becoming less advanced;…
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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

2025年5月15日

chicken

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually think of when you hear the word “bacteria”? If you could create a rule to help people stay healthy, what kind of rule would you make? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lower /LOH-er/ [verb] – to make something less in amount, degree, or level The company wants to lower energy usage by switching to LED lights. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – once every year The event is held annually to celebrate the town’s history. contaminated /kuhn-TA-muh-nay-tuhd/ [adjective] – containing harmful or dirty substances People were warned not…
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Intermediate

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