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Pig kidney transplant reaches 130 days in landmark xenotransplant case

2025年5月3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 you think animals can help save human lives? Do you think you could trust a doctor trying something never done 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。 sign /sahyn/ [noun] – a thing that shows something is happening or may happen The teacher noticed signs of stress in her students before the exam. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person receiving medical treatment The patient recovered quickly after the surgery. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something This case of food poisoning helped improve safety…
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Pig kidney transplant reaches 130 days in landmark xenotransplant case

2025年5月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Imagine you are a scientist. What kind of invention would you make to help people? What do you think is more important—trying something new to save a life or staying with only safe, known treatments? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – based on new ideas or methods and not yet proven The team is testing an experimental vaccine to stop the spread of the virus. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a lack of something needed The city faced a shortage of clean water after the storm. currently…
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Pig kidney transplant reaches 130 days in landmark xenotransplant case

2025年5月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dialysis /dahy-AL-uh-sis/ [noun] – a medical process that removes waste, salt, and extra water from the blood when the kidneys cannot After his kidney disease got worse, he had to go on dialysis three times a week. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time or recurring frequently, especially related to illness The team is working on new treatments for chronic respiratory conditions. potent /POHT-nt/ [adjective] – having great power, influence, or effect The scientist developed a potent new drug to fight the virus. immunosuppressing /uh-myoo-noh-suh-PREH-sing/ [adjective] – weakening or preventing the activity of the…
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Venezuela declares economic emergency as inflation soars and recession deepens

2025年5月2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 you know about an economic crisis? Do businesses face challenges during an economic crisis? 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。 affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to influence something or someone The rain will affect the picnic plans. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – known or proven to be true; definite Certain foods make me feel sick. benefit /ben-uh-fit/ [noun] – an advantage or profit gained from something Healthy eating has many benefits. measure /MEZH-er/ [noun] – a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation The government…
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Venezuela declares economic emergency as inflation soars and recession deepens

2025年5月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about an economic crisis? What happens to businesses during an economic crisis? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering Many people struggled during the crisis when jobs were lost. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country or region A strong economy leads to more jobs and better wages. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who control and make decisions for a country,…
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Venezuela declares economic emergency as inflation soars and recession deepens

2025年5月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being likely to change or fail; lack of stability Political instability has made it harder for the country to make progress. recession /ri-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a period of economic decline, typically marked by a decrease in GDP, employment, and production The country is going through a recession with many businesses closing down. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – a decrease in quality, quantity, or strength. (Verb) To decrease or deteriorate There has been a decline in the purchasing power of the people in Venezuela. stabilization /stey-buh-li-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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Jared Isaacman nominated to lead NASA, Advocates for parallel Moon and Mars missions

2025年5月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of someone who traveled to space? What do you know about their journey? What challenges do you think space travelers face when exploring outer space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – the experience, knowledge, and education someone has that influences their current situation His background in art helped him become a successful painter. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – belonging to a particular person or organization and not shared with others They had a private conversation about their plans for the future. resource /REE-sawrs/ [noun]…
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Jared Isaacman nominated to lead NASA, Advocates for parallel Moon and Mars missions

2025年5月1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 someone who traveled to space? Do you know anything about their journey? 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。 vision /VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – an idea or mental image of something His vision for the company included expanding globally in the next five years. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of traveling to new places to learn more about them Space exploration helps us learn about other planets. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or purpose that someone is assigned to do The astronauts’ mission…
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Jared Isaacman nominated to lead NASA, Advocates for parallel Moon and Mars missions

2025年5月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to formally suggest someone for a position or honor She was nominated for the award because of her excellent performance. administrator /ad-MIN-uh-strey-ter/ [noun] – a person responsible for managing and overseeing operations The administrator of the school ensures everything runs smoothly. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-tey-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – happening at the same time The two events were happening simultaneously, so I had to choose one. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance or attention to something The teacher emphasized the importance of studying for the exam. regain /ree-geyn/ [verb] – to get something back…
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