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India expands travel horizons

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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 find India an interesting country to visit? Have you seen people from India visiting or living 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。 tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday Many people enjoy visiting new countries and experiencing different cultures, which is why tourism is a popular industry around the world. improvement / im-PROOV-muhnt/ [ noun] – an occasion when something gets better or when you make it better…
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Study reveals obesity’s impact on brain function and well-being is irreversible

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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 obesity is? Is it healthy to have excess weight? 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。 affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something The outcome of the negotiation will directly affect the future of the business and its employees. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient The consequence of skipping regular exercise is a decline in physical fitness and…
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Secret mountains within Earth

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©Alamy 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 a secret mountain hidden deep within the Earth? Do you believe that there could be undiscovered, secret mountains on Earth? 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。 explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it Last summer, my family and I went to the beach to explore the fascinating marine life by snorkeling and searching for colorful fish and shells. secret /SEE-krit/ [noun] – a piece of information…
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US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

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©medhealthreview 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 cancer a common health condition worldwide? Can certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of developing cancer? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it She will face a challenging test tomorrow, but she is studying hard to prepare for it. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for something to be sold or supplied The popular toy was in high demand during the holiday season, and stores quickly sold out…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

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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 swine flu? Do you think vaccines work? 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] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The outbreak of the infectious disease led to a surge in hospital admissions and public health concerns. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants Scientists are studying the structure and behavior of the virus to…
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Unparalleled comic book masterpieces

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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 read a comic book that was later adapted into a movie or TV show? Do you enjoy seeing your favorite comic book characters brought to life on the big screen? 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。 hero /HEER-oh/ [noun] – a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great When the fire broke out in the school, the brave firefighter rushed in to save everyone, becoming a true hero. amaze /uh-MEYZ/ [verb] – to cause someone to be extremely…
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Wheelchair users are excited about innovative airplane seat designs

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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 flown on a commercial airplane? Have you ever seen wheelchair users get on or off an airplane? 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。 boarding /BAWR-ding/ [noun] – the process of entering the airplane and taking one’s seat before the flight. The boarding at the airport was efficient, with passengers quickly moving through security and onto the airplane. unnecessary / uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted We decided to remove all the unnecessary items from our backpacks to make…
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Britain’s net migration level pressures government

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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。 Would you be willing to leave your home country to explore new opportunities abroad? Do you have any family members or friends who have moved to a different 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。 culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time Different countries have unique cultures with their own traditions, languages, and customs. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want…
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Human scent plays crucial role in malaria transmission

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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 malaria is? Do you think diseases caused by mosquitoes can be eradicated soon? 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。 discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The astronomer’s telescope captured an extraordinary celestial event, leading to the discovery of a new celestial body. scent /sent / [noun] – a pleasant natural smell The air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers as spring arrived. researcher /ri-SUR-cher/…
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Troubling future for fish as ocean oxygen levels decline

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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 fish species that require high oxygen levels negatively impacted as ocean oxygen levels decline? Does the decline in ocean oxygen levels lead to a decrease in the overall fish population? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe in effect; bad The teacher had a serious expression on her face as she explained the importance of completing our homework on time. drop /drop/ [verb] – to decrease or decline The temperature is going to drop significantly tomorrow, so remember to wear a warm coat when…
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