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Rules for creating gene-edited farm animals to prioritize animal welfare

2022年1月5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 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

2022年1月5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 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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Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

2022年1月4日

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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3 Western-style desserts from Japan you must try

2022年1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。 How often do you visit bakeries? Do you always eat dessert after dinner? 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。 variety /vuh-RAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – many different types of things Her grandmother is an expert in cooking a variety of desserts. savory /SEY-vuh-ree/ [adjective] – Savory food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste. We had a savory lunch last Monday. style /stahyl/ [noun] – a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period I admire Clark’s painting style….
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France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

2022年1月1日

France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

©Daniel Haug/Getty Images 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。 Did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Are big celebrations allowed in your country despite COVID-19? 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。 outdoor /OUT-dawr/ [adjective] – existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building The city is famous for its outdoor restaurants. festive /FES-tiv/ [adjective] – having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion Margaret is in a festive mood because of the holiday season. excluding /ik-SKLU-ding/ [preposition] – not including The airfare costs 500 dollars, excluding travel…
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Scientists make significant progress in using DNA to store data

2021年12月31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 store valuable information? Where do you keep valuable information? 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。 progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position I’m not making much progress with my English. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice The best option would be to cancel the trip. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number…
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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks

2021年12月30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 drink tea or coffee in the morning? How long do you prepare your tea or coffee? 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。 ingredient /in-GREE-dee-UHNT/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Almond is an important ingredient in this dessert. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The new store offers natural foods. typical /TIP-i-kuhl / [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from…
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Hertfordshire tractors raise funds for Christmas charity

2021年12月29日

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© ROMAN TURNEY PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC NEWS 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 give to charity? Do you do volunteer work? 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。 vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Make sure to lock your vehicle before you leave. charity /CHAR-i-tee/ [noun] – help, especially in the form of money, given freely to people who are in need Anna’s family donates to charity at least once a year. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or…
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Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

2021年12月28日

Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

©Olivier Douliery/Getty Images 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 watch the news on TV? On what TV channel do you usually watch the news? 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。 newscaster /NOOZ-kas-ter/ [noun] – someone who reads out the reports on a television or radio news program Shane Williams is a famous newscaster from the CBO Network. weekly /WEEK-lee/ [adjective] – happening once a week or every week The weekly drama show will be ending tomorrow. host /hohst/ [verb] – to be the host of a television or radio program Jenny will host…
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New year, fresh start

2021年12月27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。 Is 2021 a good year for you? What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2022? 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。 novel /NOV-uhl/ [noun] – a long printed story about imaginary characters and events I bought three copies of Ango Natsume’s novels. chapter /CHAP-ter/ [noun] – any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number or title Have you read chapter 20 of this book? It’s so good! fresh /fresh/ [adjective] – new or different My brother will…
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