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New study suggests ‘Healthy eating’ nutrition curriculum may do more harm than good

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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 healthy eating means? Do you know what kinds of foods are good for your health? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting a short time ago I got a recent message on my phone. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Brushing your teeth every morning is a good habit. culture /KUHL-cher / [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a…
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2023 Women’s World Cup breaks new ground

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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 soccer a popular sport in your country? Have you heard of the Women’s World Cup? 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。 compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to take part in a race or competition Athletes from different countries will compete in the Olympic Games. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position The construction of the new building is making good progress, and it is expected to be completed on time. arrangement /uh-REYNJ-muhnt/ [noun] – a plan for how something…
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Bolder brown bears roam freely in Sapporo’s urban areas

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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 seen bears in person? Have you ever witnessed wildlife in its natural habitat? 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。 bold /bohld/ [adjective] – displaying a willingness to take risks or to be more daring; showing a lack of fear or hesitation The deer in the neighborhood used to be timid, but now they’re displaying bolder behavior, approaching houses and gardens without much hesitation. increase /IN-krees/ [noun] – a rise or growth in quantity, size, or degree The increase in demand for renewable energy sources has led to…
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Taj Mahal submerges in floodwaters

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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 had the chance to visit the Taj Mahal? Is your country home to any cultural heritage sites? 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。 flood /fluhd/ [noun] – a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry Heavy rain for days led to the flood that submerged the streets and homes in the neighborhood. monument /MON-yuh-muhnt/ [MON-yuh-muhnt] – a structure or building that is built to honour a special person or event The Statue of Liberty in New York City is a famous monument…
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Naples rocked by second quake, volcano fears rise

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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 about earthquakes before? Do you know where earthquakes usually happen? 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 The storm caused a lot of damage to the house. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time The ancient ruins of the temple attract tourists from all over the world. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often In the rainy season, we experience frequent thunderstorms in this region. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] –…
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Video captures a plane incident during a gender reveal party in Mexico

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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 gender reveal parties before today? Do you know what a gender reveal party 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。 surprising /ser-PRAHY-zing/ [adjective] – unexpected The birthday gift was so surprising! I didn’t expect it at all. terribly /TER-uh-blee / [adverb] – very badly I felt terribly sick after eating too much candy at the fair. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing Please call your friend to confirm the time of your meeting tomorrow. celebration…
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Snake season starts early as unusually high temperatures hit Australia

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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 encountered a snake? Do you think all snakes have venom? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to make something larger in amount or size Eating healthy foods can help you increase your energy and feel better. issue /ISH-oo / [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking about and talking about The issue of climate change is a global concern that affects everyone on the planet. calm /kahm/ [adjective] – quiet or peaceful period or situation Sitting by the beach…
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Australia poised to build world’s tallest wooden tower

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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 visited or seen a tall tower in person? Can you think of any famous towers from around the world? 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。 wooden /WOOD-n/ [adjective] – made of wood or resembling wood in appearance or texture The table in the kitchen is made of wooden planks. project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose, usually involving a team of people and a set timeframe The construction project will create many job opportunities in the area. step /step/…
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Indian authorities contain Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala

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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 any recent outbreaks of viral diseases in the news? Have you ever been vaccinated against a specific viral disease? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual Seeing a shooting star is a rare and magical experience. district /DIS-trikt/ [noun] – an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas The historic district of the city…
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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

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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 parasite is? Have you seen an actual parasite? 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。 host /hohst/ [noun] – a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite Dogs can be a host for various intestinal parasites. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to work or operate Without electricity, many modern devices cannot function properly. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – If a living thing adapts, it changes slightly over time so it can continue to exist in a particular environment He quickly adapted…
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