France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables
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France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables
©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fruits? How do you store leftover vegetables? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revolution /rev-uh-LOO-shuhn / [noun] – a very important change in the way that people do things The technological revolution has affected our way of life. determination /dih-tur-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult I admire Jessie for his determination to finish the race. put an end /poot-uhn-end/ [phrasal verb] – to make something stop happening or existing The mayor promised…
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Rules for creating gene-edited farm animals to prioritize animal welfare
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Rules for creating gene-edited farm animals to prioritize animal welfare
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 know what DNA is? Do you agree with the idea of changing our genes? 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。 warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The Surgeon General declared a warning about the threats of sunbathing. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a manager of an organization, company, college, etc. She has been named the new information center’s director. organism /AWR-guh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a single living plant, animal, virus, etc. The DNA of…
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Rules for creating gene-edited farm animals to prioritize animal welfare
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is DNA important? What do you think about gene editing? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule or the act of controlling something The bus driver violated the traffic regulation. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn / [noun] – the process of making or growing goods to be sold Coke is used in the production of steel. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – the general state of health or degree of success of a person, business, country, etc. We are a company that cares about its employees’ welfare. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/…
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Rules for creating gene-edited farm animals to prioritize animal welfare
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 know what DNA is? Do you agree with the idea of changing our genes? 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。 warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The Surgeon General declared a warning about the threats of sunbathing. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a manager of an organization, company, college, etc. She has been named the new information center’s director. organism /AWR-guh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a single living plant, animal, virus, etc. The DNA of…
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Rules for creating gene-edited farm animals to prioritize animal welfare
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gene /jeen/ [noun] – a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behavior, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from its parents A defective gene is thought to be the source of the sickness. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something Tobacco lowers the body’s resistance to disease. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official The office will be issuing permits on Thursday. target /TAHR-git/ [verb] – to direct advertising, criticism,…
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Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction
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Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction
©Frederic Brown/AFP 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 donate to charities? Who is your favorite international music artist? 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。 donate /DOH-neyt/ [verb] – to give money or goods to help a person or organization She donated food and clothes to the street children. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual Those flowers are very rare in our country. sign /sahyn/ [verb] – write one’s name on (a letter, card, or similar item) to identify oneself as the writer or sender Your order has been placed….
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Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction
©Frederic Brown/AFP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What charitable organizations do you know? Who are some best-selling music artists in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. offer up /AW-fer-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to provide something that is intended to impress, please, or satisfy someone I vowed to offer up my life for our country. charity /CHAR-i-tee/ [noun] – the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need I will donate my old clothes to the charity. found /found/ [verb] – to bring something into existence The medical institution…
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