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Outbreak investigation underway at Havasupai Reservation as tourists report illnesses; officials respond

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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 already gone hiking? What is the most famous hiking destination you know of? 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。 filter /FIL-ter / [noun] – a device used to remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas The water filter removes bacteria from the drinking water. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The new vaccine has shown promise in preventing the spread of the disease. helicopter /HEL-i-kop-ter/ [noun] – an…
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Space tourists show astronaut-like body changes, study reveals adaptation and recovery patterns

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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 want to be a space tourist? Do you think space tourists’ experiences are similar to those of professional astronauts? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have something happen to you; to feel or be affected by something She will experience the thrill of space travel next year. physical /FIZ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the body The physical changes from space travel usually go away after returning to Earth. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully, especially to learn something Scientists observe how…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

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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 the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Are ports crucial for local economies? 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。 shipping /SHIP-ing/ [noun] – the transport of goods by sea or some other means The company specializes in the shipping of electronics to different countries. route /ROOT or ROWT/ [noun] – a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination We took the scenic route through the mountains to get to the beach. port /PORT/ [noun] – a town or…
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Elephants may address each other by name, study finds

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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 watched a documentary about elephants? How would you describe elephants in one word? 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。 form /fawrm/ [noun] – a particular way or manner in which something exists, appears, or is expressed The artist experimented with various forms of expression in her artwork. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation She installed a new program on her computer for editing photos. direct /dih-REKT/ [verb] – to aim,…
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World’s largest camera set for astronomy in Chile

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©Olivier Bonin/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Handout via REUTERS 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。 Are you interested in exploring the mysteries of the cosmos and understanding the universe’s phenomena? Do you think it’s worth spending a lot of money on space exploration? 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。 space /speys/ [noun] – the empty area outside Earth’s atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are Astronauts travel through space to reach other planets. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a gathering of various items or pieces of information The museum has a vast collection of ancient artifacts from…
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Apple unveils “Apple Intelligence” AI features

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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。 When you hear the term “Artificial Intelligence,” do you think of advanced technology? What is the best AI feature for you? 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。 addition /uh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the action or process of adding something to something else I made an addition to my collection of stamps yesterday. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – a public or formal notice, especially one that announces something The principal made an announcement about the upcoming school trip. go down /goh doun/ [phrasal verb] – to decrease or become lower in level,…
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SpaceX’s Starship achieves historic full test flight

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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。 Can you name any significant achievements or events in space exploration history? Have you heard about any recent developments or advancements in space technology or missions? 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。 test /test/ [verb] – to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present in it The scientist conducted an experiment to test her hypothesis. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – existing or occurring before in time or order I read the previous chapter of the book…
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Global aquaculture surpasses wild fisheries in historic production shift, reports UN

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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 enjoy eating seafood? Have you ever considered where the seafood you eat comes from? 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。 wild /wahyld/ [noun] – natural, uncultivated regions or conditions, especially as the habitat of wild animals The explorer ventured deep into the wild, hoping to encounter rare species of animals. grow /groh/ [verb] – to increase in size or quantity; to develop or expand The small plant will grow into a large tree in a few years. go up /goh uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to increase or…
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Coca-Cola aims to attract young consumers with its new raspberry-infused Coca-Cola Spiced

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©AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews 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 tried any new flavors of beverages recently? Do you prefer sugary drinks or sugar-free options? 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。 snack /snak/ [noun] – a small amount of food that is eaten between meals, or a very small meal I always keep a snack in my bag in case I get hungry during the day. twist /twist / [noun] – a surprising or unexpected element or characteristic Adding chocolate chips to the cookie dough gave the recipe an interesting twist. taste /teyst/ [noun]…
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Important summit brings together South Korea and African nations

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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 summits? Do you think countries should hold summits with other nations? 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。 gather /GATH-er / [verb] – to come together in a group The children will gather in the park for the picnic. trade /treyd/ [noun] – the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services Trade between the two countries has increased this year. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt / [noun] – the process of growing or improving The development of new technologies is important for progress. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] –…
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