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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

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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 exercise? Do you sleep well? 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。 internal /in-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – inside the body The internal organs play a vital role in maintaining overall health. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee / [adverb] – possibly The negotiations could potentially lead to a breakthrough in diplomatic relations. overall /OH-ver-awl/ [adjective] – in general rather than in particular The overall response to the new product has been positive. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt / [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose The amount of food provided was sufficient to feed all the…
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Heatwave impact – Summer’s new face

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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 the weather feeling extremely hot now compared to before? Do you know what the climate crisis is? 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。 coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to or close to the sea We decided to go for a swim in the calm waters of the coast. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. The company implemented various measures to reduce its carbon footprint. canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water…
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Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago

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©Nicola Colombo/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。 Would you like to travel to a remote and awe-inspiring island? Do you know what an archipelago is? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken We are excited to visit the beautiful city of Paris as our next holiday destination. custom /KUHS-tuhm/ [noun] – a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time It is a tradition to wear colorful costumes during the…
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AI transforms global waste management in response to crisis

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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。 Are you familiar with any AI technologies that help with waste management? Would you support the use of AI in waste management? 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/ [verb] – to follow the movement or progress of something or someone The wildlife conservation team uses GPS collars to track the movements of endangered species in their natural habitats. effort /EF-ert/ [EF-ert] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something She put a lot of effort into preparing for her upcoming exam. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to…
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Mysteries of a newly found ancient city

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©ZRC SAZU 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 discovering an ancient city significant? Can we expect to find artifacts in an ancient 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。 remains /ri-MEYNS/ [noun] – pieces or parts of something that continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed, or taken away After the archaeological dig, the remains of an ancient civilization were discovered, including pottery fragments and tools. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The museum had a rare coin collection that included valuable coins from different countries….
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Meta’s Twitter rival ‘Threads’ gains massive popularity with ten million users

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©PBS News Hour 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 used social media platforms like Twitter or Instagram? Have you heard of Meta’s Threads app? 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。 gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time She studied hard to gain knowledge and improve her grades in school. competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [kuhm-PET-i-ter] – a person, team, or company that is competing against others She trained hard to prepare for the upcoming…
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Unveiling the rediscovery of The Chocolate Islands

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©HBD Príncipe 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 chocolate significant in our culture and history? Have you heard of “The Chocolate Islands” 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time The archaeologists discovered an ancient coin during their excavation, which helped them learn about the trade practices of the past. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill The art teacher showed us a new painting technique using watercolors, which helped us…
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Berberine’s sudden fame raises safety issues

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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 take food supplements? Do you think food supplements help us be healthier? 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。 potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions exist A number of potential customers called our pizza shop yesterday. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – If things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other. The weather conditions can vary greatly depending on the season and location. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that…
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Mechanical ‘Monster Wolves’ roar to guard crops

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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 of robot wolves before? What do you think they might be used for? 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。 crop /krop/ [noun] – a plant that is grown in large quantities for food or other purposes Farmers grow various crops like wheat, corn, and rice. solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a way to solve a problem or issue Finding a solution to this math problem was challenging. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to bring something into use or existence for the first time The company plans to…
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Can big tech access and monitor people’s messages?

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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 end-to-end encryption? Have you used messaging apps that are known to have end-to-end encryption? 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。 argue /AHR-gyoo/ [verb] – to give the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or to explain why you believe something should be done She argued that eating fruits and vegetables every day is important for maintaining good health. whether /HWETH-er/ [conjunction] – (used especially in reporting questions and expressing doubts) if, or not I’m not sure whether I should go to the…
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