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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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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

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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

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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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Female bonobos form coalitions to resist male aggression, 30-year study reveals

2025年5月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coalition /koh-uh-LISH-uhn/ [noun] – a temporary alliance or group formed by individuals to work together for a common goal Several animal groups created a coalition to protect food sources. solidarity /sol-i-DAR-i-tee/ [noun] – agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially in difficult situations Female animals showed strong solidarity during hard times. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than others The group gained dominance after working together. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same…
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Female bonobos form coalitions to resist male aggression, 30-year study reveals

2025年5月14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 heard of an animal called a bonobo? Do you know any animals that live in groups or families? 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。 behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way that a person, animal, or substance acts in a particular situation or under particular conditions The dog’s behavior was calm during the loud noise. social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to group behavior or living together in a group Children learn social rules when they play games with friends. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a person or thing…
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