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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complementary /kom-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – completing or enhancing something Some schools offer art classes as a complementary activity to academic subjects. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time and often difficult to cure Many office workers suffer from chronic back pain because of long hours of sitting. relieve /ri-LEEV/ [verb] – to reduce pain, stress, or discomfort Drinking warm tea can help relieve a sore throat during a cold. genre /ZHAHN-ruh/ [noun] – a category or type of art, especially music, literature, or film Students in the film club discussed different movie…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) 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 listen to music when you feel sad or tired? Do you think music can help reduce fear during a difficult time? 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。 pain /peyn/ [noun] – physical or emotional hurt She felt strong pain in her leg after falling during the game. worried /WUR-eed/ [adjective] – feeling afraid or nervous about something that may happen She felt worried before the exam because she did not study enough. medicine /MED-uh-sin/ [noun] – a substance used to treat illness or pain…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a room feels like with music and without music? If you could create music to help people feel better, what instruments would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ukulele /yoo-kuh-LEY-lee/ [noun] – a small guitar-like musical instrument with four strings At the beach party, someone played the ukulele while others sang along. painkiller /PEYN-kil-er/ [noun] – medicine that reduces or stops pain The dentist gave the patient painkillers after removing the tooth. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to make something start working…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Nobel Prize? What kind of discoveries or studies do you think can change the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important The school is prestigious because many famous people studied there. modesty /MOD-uh-stee/ [noun] – the quality of not talking about or being proud of your achievements or abilities Her modesty impressed everyone when she won the competition. thorough /THUR-oh/ [adjective] – careful and complete in every way The teacher made…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

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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 heard about the Nobel Prize before? Do you think discoveries or studies can change the world? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or excellent enough to be noticed The town has a notable museum with ancient art. graciousness /GREY-shuhs-nis/ [noun ] – the quality of being kind, polite, and generous, especially to others His graciousness made everyone feel welcome at the party. systematic /sis-tuh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – done using an organized and careful plan or method The cleaner followed a systematic way…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eminent /EM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – famous, respected, or important The city invited an eminent scientist to speak about new medical discoveries. humility /hyoo-MIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of not being proud and of recognizing your own weaknesses Showing humility after winning a contest makes a person more admirable. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when it is difficult Success in science often requires perseverance and patience through many failures. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe…
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