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Study links reflux medications to higher dementia risk

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©Science Photo Library RF/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。 Are you familiar with the terms “acid reflux” or “heartburn”? Do you know what dementia 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。 connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to join or be joined with something else The new bridge will connect the two sides of the city over the river. prescription /pri-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] – a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs After the doctor’s appointment, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my…
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Prodigious 19-year-old pianist Yunchan Lim inks exclusive deal with Decca Records UK

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©JAMES HOLE 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 some famous classical pianists or musicians you’re familiar with? Do you think it takes a lot of practice to become a successful pianist in the music industry? 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。 sign /sahyn / [verb] – to write one’s name on a document as an indication of agreement, approval, or acknowledgment She will sign the contract when she agrees to the terms. childhood /CHAHYLD-hood/ [noun] – The early period of a person’s life, typically from birth to adolescence. She had a happy…
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Study expands understanding of Neanderthal DNA in Eurasian populations

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©JOE MCNALLY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION 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 curious about people who lived in ancient times, similar to early humans? Do you know about DNA and its significance in genetic research? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time After years of dedicated research, the archaeologist finally discovered the hidden tomb of an ancient pharaoh. ancient /EYN-shuhnt / [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time…
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GSK’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise for a broader age group in the RSV battle

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©Leon Neal/Getty Images/FILE 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 a vaccine is? Have you ever heard about the importance of vaccines for staying healthy? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The flu is a contagious disease that can make people feel very sick. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something or to not prevent something from happening The teacher will allow the students…
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A miniature whale fossil discovery sheds light on ancient seas

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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 the scientists found something important in the old oceans of Earth? Have you ever come across a fossil of a miniature whale? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er / [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The archaeologists were excited to discover a hidden chamber within the ancient pyramid. Earth /urth / [noun] – the planet third in order of distance from the sun, between Venus and Mars; the world on which we live The astronauts…
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Study finds red meat consumption increases type 2 diabetes risk

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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 like eating red meat? Do you believe that red meat should be consumed in moderation? 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。 habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it She developed a healthy habit of eating fruits and vegetables every day. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to acquire or contract Over the years, he developed a keen interest in photography. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision She asked…
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Tech giants Nvidia and Foxconn join forces for AI and autonomous tech evolution

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©Foxconn 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 of the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) before? Do you use any smart devices like smartphones, computers, or voice assistants that seem to “understand” and respond to your commands? 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。 create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something new or invent something She created a beautiful painting using vibrant colors. industry /IN-duh-stree / [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area The automotive industry is constantly evolving with…
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World’s smallest bear steps into spotlight, raising concerns

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©dailyrecord 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 there different types of bears that can be found in your country? Are there animals considered endangered 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。 confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to approve someone or something officially by formal agreement The laboratory tests confirmed that the new drug is effective in treating the disease. raise /reyz/ [verb] – to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. The recent improvements in infrastructure have raised the overall quality of life in the community. serious /SEER-ee-uhs / [adjective]…
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Guinness World Records names Pepper X as the hottest chili pepper on Earth

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©Jeffrey Collins/AP 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 chili pepper types? Have you ever come across any particularly interesting or surprising Guinness World Records? 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。 recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to accept that something is true, important, or legal Her outstanding achievements in the field of astrophysics were recognized by the prestigious Nobel Committee. average /AV-er-ij/ [adjective] – typical or representing a typical or common quality, quantity, or degree The student’s scores were all around the average mark, indicating consistent performance. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or…
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Webb telescope reveals hidden secrets of the Ring Nebula

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©ESA/Webb/NASA/CSA 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 about the Ring Nebula before? Do you know what makes scientists interested in studying celestial objects like the Ring Nebula? 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。 create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something new or invent something The artist will create a beautiful painting using vibrant colors, expressing their creativity. dust /duhst / [noun] – dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances After the construction work, there…
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