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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns

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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 what a tick insect is? Have you ever experienced allergies? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect. The snake’s venomous bite required urgent medical treatment. tick /tik/ [tik] – a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals After a hike in the woods, I found a tick on my leg and had to carefully remove it. appear…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools

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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 antibiotics medicines that help us fight infections? Can animals develop resistance to antibiotics if they are given too many of them? 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-oo/ [noun] – a topic or problem that is the subject of a discussion, debate, or dispute The issue of climate change is a global concern. discover /dih-SKUHV-er / [verb] – to find something for the first time or to learn about something previously unknown Christopher Columbus is famous for discovering America in 1492. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity…
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Western Australian officials force to euthanize stranded whales

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©CNN 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 seen whales in person? Does your country experience marine wildlife-related issues? 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。 whale /weyl/ [noun] – a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head Whales are fascinating creatures known for their massive size and graceful movements in the water. effort /EF-ert/ [EF-ert] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The young athlete put in tremendous effort during training to improve her performance in the upcoming competition. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] –…
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Japan’s population drops by 800,000 in demographic 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。 Do you think a declining population is a big problem that needs to be addressed immediately? Does a declining population have a positive impact or effect? 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。 foreigner /FAWR-uh-ner/ [noun] – a person who comes from another country The city’s diverse population includes people from various cultural backgrounds, with many foreigners residing and working here. border /BAWR-der/ [BAWR-der] – a line that has been agreed to divide one country from another The river serves as a natural border between the two neighboring countries. encourage…
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Experts debunk toddler milk benefits

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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 thoughts or knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers (children aged 1 to 3 years)? Have you encountered any discussions or recommendations regarding the transition from infant formula to cow’s milk for toddlers? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider She suggested trying a new restaurant for dinner, hoping to experience a different cuisine. breast /brest/ [noun] – either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that…
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Thailand discovers electric blue tarantula species

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©Courtesy Narin Chomphuphuang 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 tarantula? Is your country home to any unique species? 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。 expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – an organized journey for a particular purpose The scientific expedition to the remote rainforest uncovered several new species previously unknown to science. 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 Through extensive research and fieldwork, the scientists were able to gain…
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California bans four harmful chemicals in food

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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 or known about ‘food additives’? Do you think food additives have any impact on health and well-being? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to present or bring something into use or operation for the first time. During the press conference, the scientist introduced a groundbreaking invention that could revolutionize renewable energy production. law /law/ [noun] – a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves The new traffic law aims to…
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Android app spies on tens of thousands of phones

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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 of a ‘stalkerware app’? Do you have any safety concerns about your smartphone? 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。 secretly /SEE-krit-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that people do not know or are not told about The spies operated secretly to gather intelligence on the enemy’s activities. track /trak/ [trak] – to follow the movement or progress of something or someone The researchers tracked the migratory patterns of the birds using satellite tags. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or opportunity to use or look at…
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New ‘private jet’-style airline to launch flights to Maldives

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©supercarblondie 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 traveled by jet? Have you been to the Maldives? 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。 narrow /NAR-oh/ [adjective] – having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length The narrow path through the dense forest made it difficult to walk side by side. arrangement /uh-REYNJ-muhnt/ [uh-REYNJ-muhnt] – a plan for how something will happen The wedding planner discussed the floral arrangements and seating plan for the ceremony and reception. service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – the act of dealing with customers…
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Scientists issue urgent warning on impending AMOC collapse and climate 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。 Is your country currently experiencing environmental issues? Do you think the daily changes in weather, like sunny or rainy days, can affect the overall climate in the long term? 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。 pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens The company noticed a pattern of declining sales during the winter months, year after year. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The company implemented recent changes to its website design to improve…
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