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Mpox outbreak in Congo becomes global health emergency as cases surge

2024年9月24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 respiratory diseases spread easily? Have you heard about mpox? 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。 rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – happening quickly or in a short time The car moved at a rapid speed down the highway. case /keys/ [case] – an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring. The police solved the mystery case quickly. Congolese /kong-guh-LEEZ/ [adjective] – relating to the Congo or its people The Congolese festival was colorful and lively. funding /FUHN-duhng/ [noun] – money provided for a particular purpose The school…
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Mpox outbreak in Congo becomes global health emergency as cases surge

2024年9月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some diseases spread more easily than others? Can you recall any specific advice or guidelines that were shared during an outbreak you learned about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – an unexpected and dangerous situation that needs immediate action Call 911 in case of an emergency. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly The crowd surged forward to see the parade. complicate /KOM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to make something more difficult or complex The new rules complicated the project. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to…
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Mpox outbreak in Congo becomes global health emergency as cases surge

2024年9月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The news of the wildfire was alarming to everyone in the town. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the central point of something, especially a problem or situation The town became the epicenter of the debate over the new school policy. dramatically /druh-MAT-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is sudden and noticeable The temperature dropped dramatically as the storm approached. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of distributing resources or duties for a specific purpose The allocation of funds to the new project was completed last week. uninformed /uh-nuhn-FORMD/…
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Scientists transport endangered corals to Texas for ongoing research

2024年9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。 Have you ever seen corals in person? Have you heard of coral bleaching before? 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。 effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – a determined attempt to achieve something The company’s effort to reduce waste was successful. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the act of moving something from one place to another The transport of goods across the country is done by trucks and trains. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep something or someone safe from harm or damage The new law aims to protect endangered species. involve /in-VOLV/…
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Scientists transport endangered corals to Texas for ongoing research

2024年9月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the role of corals in ocean ecosystems? What are some ways people might be able to help protect and preserve coral reefs? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insulated /IN-syuh-lay-tuhd/ [adjective] – protected or covered to prevent the loss of heat or cold The insulated water bottle kept my coffee hot for hours. offshore /AWF-SHAWR/ [adjective] – situated or occurring in the sea, away from the shore The company is investing in offshore wind farms to generate renewable energy. nursery /NUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – a place where…
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Scientists transport endangered corals to Texas for ongoing research

2024年9月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. relocate /ree-LOH-keyt/ [verb] – to move or move something or someone from one place to another The company relocated its headquarters to a larger building downtown. meticulously /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that shows great care and attention to detail She meticulously arranged the flowers in the vase to create a perfect centerpiece. sediment /SED-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a soft substance that is like a wet powder and consists of very small pieces of a solid material that have fallen to the bottom of a liquid Over time, layers of sediment built up at the bottom…
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Worsening allergy season brings discomfort to millions nationwide

2024年9月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. itchy /ICH-ee/ [adjective] – causing a sensation that makes you want to scratch After playing in the grass, she felt an itchy rash on her arms. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The loud noise can trigger a migraine in some people. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] – an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a high proportion of the population The pandemic led to widespread changes in how people work and socialize. immunotherapy /im-yuh-noh-THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a type of treatment that uses the body’s immune system to…
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