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AI revolutionizes healthcare for Japan’s beloved cats

2024年7月4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 have a pet? Would you say that owning a pet is very challenging? 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。 stressful /STRES-fuhl/ [adjective] – making you feel worried and nervous The exam period was very stressful for all the students. accurate /AK-yer-it/ [adjective] – correct, exact, and without any mistakes The weather forecast for today was accurate, predicting sunshine all day. owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something The owner of the restaurant greeted all the customers warmly. hope /hohp/ [verb] – to want something to happen…
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Senior breakdancing takes center stage in Japan ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

2024年7月3日

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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon 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 familiar with breakdancing? Have you ever considered watching the Olympics in person? 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。 track /trak/ [noun] – the rails and roadbed that trains run on The maintenance crew worked tirelessly to repair the track after the storm washed out a section of it. fitness /FIT-nis/ [noun] – the condition of being physically strong and healthy Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for maintaining good fitness throughout life. routine /roo-TEEN/ [noun] – a set sequence of movements or actions…
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Endangered no more: Iberian lynx reclassified as vulnerable after remarkable recovery efforts

2024年7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。 What is the Iberian lynx and where does it live? Do you think the survival of endangered species like the Iberian lynx is important? 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。 extinct /ex-TINCT/ [adjective] – no longer in existence; having died out The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct. source /sors/ [noun] – a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained The library is a good source of information for your research project. adult /uh-DULT/ [noun] – a fully…
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New fossil discovery sheds light on pre-dinosaur predators in Brazil

2024年7月1日

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©Rodrigo Temp Muller/Handout via REUTERS/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。 Have you ever seen a crocodile in person? Are you interested in studying prehistoric 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。 ago /uh-GOH/ [adverb] – back in time from the present She visited the museum two weeks ago. length /lengkth/ [noun] – the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side Please measure the length of the table before buying a tablecloth. branch /branch/ [noun] – a division or part of a larger group, especially a family, connected in…
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Los Angeles schools vote to ban smartphones for learning and health

2024年6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。 Is it beneficial for students to have access to smartphones during classroom learning? Should schools implement strict policies regarding student use of electronic devices? 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。 require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary The new policy will require all employees to undergo safety training annually. within /with-IN/ [preposition] – inside or not further than an area or period of time The package is expected to arrive within two days. locker /LOK-er/ [noun] – a cupboard, often tall and made of metal,…
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World Bank revises global economic growth forecast to 2.6%

2024年6月29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 a global economic growth forecast impact a country’s economy? Can a global economic growth forecast be revised? 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。 country /KUHN-tree/ [noun] – an area of land that has its own government and borders Canada is a large country with many natural resources. rate /reyt/ [noun] – the speed at which something happens or changes The interest rate at the bank is very low, so it’s a good time to borrow money. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – a place or area where goods and services…
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Tropical storm Alberto makes landfall, triggering floods and evacuations in Texas and Northern Mexico

2024年6月28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 experienced a storm? Was it a hurricane, tornado, thunderstorm, or another type of storm? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that makes something less valuable, useful, or able to function The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses in our neighborhood. particularly /par-TIK-yuh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – especially; more than usual or more than others She was particularly interested in learning about how storms form. advise /ad-VIZE/ [verb] – to recommend or suggest something The teacher advised the students…
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Extreme heat endangers health and safety

2024年6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。 Have you noticed changes in the weather patterns over the past few years? Do those changes you mentioned affect your daily 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body The temperature outside today is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius. elderly /EL-der-lee/ [adjective] – old people considered as a group The elderly often need extra care during heatwaves to avoid health risks. diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control…
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Ancient DNA analysis uncovers pivotal horse evolution 4,200 years ago

2024年6月26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 animals change over time to better survive in their environments? Do some species survive while others go extinct? 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。 likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adverb] – probably She will likely arrive before noon. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – large farm animals kept for their meat or milk The farmer raised cattle for beef production. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people living together in a community; organized human life Our society values education and hard work. history /HIS-tree/ [noun] – the study of past events, particularly…
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Regan Smith shatters records and hearts

2024年6月25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 enjoy swimming? What types of swimming styles do you know? 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。 path /PATH / [noun] – the route or track that one takes to reach a destination or goal She followed a difficult path to success, overcoming many obstacles along the way. mental /MEN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the mind, thoughts, or feelings His mental strength helped him stay focused during the challenging exam. psychologist /sahy-KOL-uh-jist / [noun] – a person who studies and treats the human mind and its disorders The…
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