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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York

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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 an animal shelter or rescue group? Do you think caring for many pets can be difficult? 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。 situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a set of conditions or events happening at a certain time The school handled a difficult situation during the storm. sanitation /san-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the condition of keeping places clean and healthy Poor sanitation caused health problems in the village. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for health An unhealthy diet can lead to sickness. foster care /FAW-ster kair/…
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Chilling cooked carbohydrates affects digestion and blood sugar

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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 often eat rice, pasta, or potatoes at home? Do you usually think about health when you choose what to eat? 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。 discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – a conversation where people share ideas or opinions Online discussion about remote work increased during recent years. website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun] – an online page that provides information Many people read news on a website instead of a newspaper. claim /kleym/ [noun] – a statement that says something is true The report includes a claim about improved work…
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Hormone health cookbook release spurs renewed interest in protein-rich chicken salad recipe

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©Eva Kolenko/Voracious via AP) 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 people eat chicken for lunch? Is lettuce healthy? 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。 recipe /RES-uh-pee/ [noun] – a set of instructions for cooking something The recipe is easy to follow. coach /kohch/ [noun] – a person who trains or teaches someone The coach teaches healthy habits. healthy /HEL-thee/ [adjective] – good for the body Vegetables are healthy food. fresh /fresh/ [adjective] – recently made or picked and not old Fresh fruit tastes sweet. mix /miks/ [verb] – to combine different things together Mix…
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Six-planet alignment creates rare celestial display in late February sky

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©AP Photo/Petar Petrov, File 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 planets move in the sky? Can people see some planets without a telescope? 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。 planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – a large round object in space that moves around a star Earth is a planet that moves around the sun. sky /SKAHY/ [noun] – the area above the earth where clouds and the sun can be seen The sky turned orange at sunset. sunset /SUHN-set/ [noun] – the time in the evening when the sun goes down The family watched the…
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Shampoo pricing influences consumer choices

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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 use shampoo or conditioner every day? Do you think expensive hair products are better than cheap ones? 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。 conditioner /kuhn-DISH-uh-ner/ [noun] – a product used to improve the condition of hair or another surface The fabric conditioner helps keep clothes soft after washing. salon /suh-LON/ [noun] – a place where professional beauty or personal care services are provided The salon offers different services for skin and nail care. guidance /GAHYD-ns/ [noun] – advice or information given to help someone decide or act…
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Refillable packaging addresses growing packaging waste

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©(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) 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 use bottles or containers every day at home? Have you ever reused a container instead of throwing it away? 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。 packaging /PAK-uh-jing/ [noun] – material used to wrap or protect a product The packaging protects the electronic device during delivery. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The sign is visible from the main road. container /kuhn-TEY-ner/ [noun] – an object used to hold or store something The container stores rice in the kitchen. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] –…
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New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls

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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 a loud animal sound? Have you seen a horse in real life? 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。 whinny /WIN-ee/ [noun] – a loud sound made by a horse The farmer heard a whinny from the stable early in the morning. international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country The company joined an international meeting online. pass /pas/ [verb] – to move through something Air passes through the small opening in the machine. whistle /WIS-uhl/ [noun] – a high sound made by air moving…
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Japan economy grows 0.2% in fourth quarter

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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 countries trade goods with other countries? Can taxes change prices? 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。 economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry in a country The economy is growing slowly this year. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size or amount The country hopes for growth next year. export /EK-spawrt/ [noun] – a product that a country sells to another country Cars are an important export for the country. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who control and make decisions for…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

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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。 Is it good to save money every month? Can talking about money help an individual? 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。 save /seyv/ [verb] – to keep money instead of spending it She saves money every month. debt /det/ [noun] – money that someone owes He paid his credit card debt. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that someone buys That bag was an expensive purchase. rent /rent/ [verb] – to pay to use something that belongs to someone else They rent a small apartment. start /start/ [verb] – to…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics

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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott 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。 Has watching the Olympics ever made another country more interesting? Has collecting small items ever been exciting? 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。 crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident involving a vehicle or person The skier had a crash during the race. medal /MED-l/ [noun] – a metal award given as a prize The athlete won a gold medal. village /VIL-ij/ [noun] – a place where people live, smaller than a town Athletes stay together in the Olympic village. trade /treyd/ [verb] – to give something…
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