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Mpox outbreak in Congo becomes global health emergency as cases surge

2024年9月24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 respiratory diseases spread easily? Have you heard about mpox? 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。 rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – happening quickly or in a short time The car moved at a rapid speed down the highway. case /keys/ [case] – an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring. The police solved the mystery case quickly. Congolese /kong-guh-LEEZ/ [adjective] – relating to the Congo or its people The Congolese festival was colorful and lively. funding /FUHN-duhng/ [noun] – money provided for a particular purpose The school…
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Scientists transport endangered corals to Texas for ongoing research

2024年9月23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 seen corals in person? Have you heard of coral bleaching 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。 effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – a determined attempt to achieve something The company’s effort to reduce waste was successful. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the act of moving something from one place to another The transport of goods across the country is done by trucks and trains. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep something or someone safe from harm or damage The new law aims to protect endangered species. involve /in-VOLV/…
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Worsening allergy season brings discomfort to millions nationwide

2024年9月22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 learned about the causes of allergies? Are allergy tests readily accessible to people in your country? 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – the period of the year when something that happens every year happens The holiday season is a time for family gatherings and festive celebrations. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to recommend or suggest a course of action based on knowledge, expertise, or judgment It is advised to keep all documents in a secure location to prevent identity theft. count /kount/ [noun] –…
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California enacts laws to protect actors from AI misuse

2024年9月21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 the role of artificial intelligence in the film industry? Have you seen examples where technology, like CGI or motion capture, has been used to create characters in movies? 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。 term /turm/ [noun] – refers to the specific conditions or clauses outlined in a contract The terms of the agreement were not clear about how the image would be used. replica /REP-li-kuh/ [noun] – an exact copy of something She bought a replica of the famous statue. fear /feer/ [noun] –…
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Historical drama dominates awards ceremony

2024年9月20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 a historical event could make a good story for a historical drama? Have you ever watched a movie or TV show set in the past? 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。 award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize or recognition given for achievement She won an award for her excellent painting. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – a chance for something to happen She had an opportunity to visit Paris. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult in a way that tests your abilities Climbing the mountain was very challenging for…
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50,000 gallons of water used to extinguish Tesla Semi fire after crash in California, NTSB reports

2024年9月19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 heard about Tesla? Do you think automated vehicles can reduce the risk of human error in driving? 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。 gallon /GAL-uhn/ [noun] – a unit of measurement for liquid capacity The tank can hold up to 50 gallons of water. put out /poot out/ [phrasal verb] – to make something such as a fire or cigarette stop burning They quickly put out the candles before leaving the house. crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident involving a vehicle, usually a serious one in which…
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K-pop icons become fashion ambassadors, attracting worldwide audiences

2024年9月18日

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©REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo 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 a K-pop fan? Do you follow any celebrities’ fashion trends? 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。 suit /soot/ [noun] – clothing designed for formal occasions, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt He wore a sleek black suit to the wedding. attend /uh-TEND/ [verb] – to go to or be present at a place or event They plan to attend the annual conference next month. event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, especially something important or unusual The opening ceremony was…
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EPA reports major deficiencies in Vermont’s phosphorus management

2024年9月17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。 Can you give one type of waste produced on farms? Can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? 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。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The book has many interesting issues. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown and animals are raised The farm has many animals. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence or introduction of harmful substances into the environment Air pollution can harm health. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to…
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Beloved Manhattan garden faces demolition as city pushes for affordable housing

2024年9月16日

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©REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs 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 affordable housing an important issue in your town or city? Can you name a well-known public garden or green space in your town or city? 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。 antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality She inherited a collection of valuable antiques from her grandmother. senior /SEEN-yer/ [noun] – elderly people or individuals of an advanced age, often retired The community center…
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China’s exports surge 8.7% in August amid sluggish domestic economy

2024年9月15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。 Does government policy cause a weak economy? Does a decrease in imports contribute to a weak economy? 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。 strong /strawng/ [adjective] – effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful She has a strong voice that can be heard from far away. low /loh/ [adjective] – below the usual or expected level or amount The water level in the lake is low this summer because of the lack of rain. drop /drop/ [verb] – to move to a lower level,…
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