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Australia prepares to enforce social media ban for children under 16

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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 parents should guide children when they use the internet? Do you think age checks on apps are helpful for young users? 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。 account /uh-KOUNT/ [noun] – a personal profile or registration used to access a service The school will ban students from making new online accounts during class hours. danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] – the possibility of harm or injury The sign warns hikers about the danger of falling rocks near the trail. file /fahyl/ [verb] – to officially record or submit…
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CDC website update sparks concern over vaccine safety messaging

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©(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, 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 you usually trust health information you see on websites? Do you check more than one source when you see surprising news online? 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。 update /uhp-DEYT/ [noun] – a change or addition that makes something more current The school website posted an update about the new class schedule. claim /kleym/ [noun] – a statement that something is true, even if it is not proven The reporter made a claim that the story was based on real events. misleading /mis-LEE-ding/…
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Health agencies warn families after contamination confirmed in infant formula

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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 news about a product being unsafe? Do you think clear information is important during a health problem? 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。 case /keys/ [noun] – a situation or event of a particular type, especially an example of illness or a problem The clinic reported several cases of the flu after a cold week in January. recall /ri-KAWL/ [noun] – an official request to return a product because it may be unsafe The company announced a recall of its snacks after plastic pieces were…
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Rural health center in New Hampshire closes amid Medicaid cuts

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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) 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 visited a small clinic in your town? Do you think it is important to have a health center close to your home? 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。 rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the countryside, not the city Many rural schools have fewer students than city schools. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility that something bad may happen The old bridge is at risk of damage during strong storms. decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] – to choose something after thinking about it The…
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Funding cuts halt 383 U.S. clinical studies, impacting over 74,000 volunteers

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©AP Photo/Federica Narancio, 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。 Have you heard about any medical study before? Do people in your country often talk about health problems? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The test showed a significant change. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good sleep is crucial for health. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very serious The town had severe rain yesterday. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – enough or satisfactory The class needs adequate chairs today. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – involving many parts; not simple…
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Zoo uses public veterinary exams to increase transparency and awareness

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©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) 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 watched any animal get a checkup? Do you think it is important for people to see how zoos care for animals? 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。 visitor /VIZ-i-ter/ [noun] – a person who goes to a place to see or experience something Many visitors came to the museum to see the new dinosaur exhibit. window /WIN-doh/ [noun] – an opening in a wall with glass that allows people to look through Students looked through the window to watch the rain falling outside….
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Big cats and bears get emergency care at closed Argentina zoo

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©AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) 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。 What animals do you usually see in a zoo? If so, which animal do you remember the most? If not, where have you seen wild animals? Have you heard stories about animals living in bad conditions? If so, what happened in the story? If not, what do you think bad conditions look like? 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。 dire /dah-yuhr/ [adjective] – very serious or extreme The village was in dire need of clean water. grave /greyv/ [adjective] – very serious The team faced a…
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Village faces ecological risks as snakehead fish population expands

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©(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) 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 visited a lake, river, or pond before? Have you ever tried dried fish or seafood 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。 enter /EN-tr/ [verb] – to go into a place Many tourists entered the museum when it opened in the morning. researcher /REE-sr-chr/ [noun] – a person who studies a subject to learn more about it A researcher at the university studied how birds move during winter. shellfish /SHEL-fish/ [noun] – sea animals with shells, such as crabs, clams, or shrimp Local…
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Global energy outlook shows sharp growth in electricity demand

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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 solar panels on a house, school, or building? Have you ever imagined living in a place with limited electricity? 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。 energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – power that is used to make machines work, produce heat, or create light The new school building was designed to use less energy during the summer months. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size, number, or amount The report notes strong growth in online shopping across Europe and North America. describe /dih-SKRAHYB/ [verb] – to…
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Study warns of microbial risks in reusable water bottles without proper cleaning

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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison 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 many people in your country use reusable bottles? Have you ever used the same water bottle for several days? 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。 prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often That song is prevalent on the radio today. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust can accumulate on furniture over time. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – necessary for the success or continued existence of something. Water is vital for human life. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – working…
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