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Gallup-Amazon partnership develops tool to help youngsters navigate career paths

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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 already have a future career in mind? Are you aware of your strengths and weaknesses? 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。 assessment /uh-SES-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of testing, and making a judgment about, someone’s knowledge, ability, skills, etc., or the judgment that is made The teacher conducted a comprehensive assessment of her students’ reading abilities to determine their individual reading levels and identify areas for improvement. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists The IT specialist…
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Fascinating world of underwater and deep sea tourism

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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 gone on a deep-sea diving excursion for tourism purposes? Do you believe deep-sea tourism can contribute to a better understanding of marine life? 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 transportation, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on vacation Tourism is the act of traveling to different places for leisure and exploring new cultures and attractions. peace /pees/ [noun] – the state of not being interrupted or annoyed by worry, problems, noise, or…
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Differences in how heavy drinkers process alcohol might be key to new treatment route

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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 someone who drinks alcoholic beverages? Do you think drinking liquor is bad 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。 highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to attract attention to or emphasize something important The advertisement used bright colors and catchy slogans to highlight the unique features of the product. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations The student created a study strategy that involved setting…
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Rise in egg freezing for fertility preservation

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©NYU Langone Health 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 fertility preservation? Is it common in your country for people to delay starting a family? 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。 recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in the near past or a short time ago I recently watched a new movie at the theater with my friends. birth /burth/ [burth] – the time when a baby or young animal comes out of its mother’s body My sister is excitedly preparing for the birth of her first baby next month. freeze /freeze/ [verb] –…
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The amazing floating highway: A journey like no other

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©Johnny Stockshooter/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 already seen a floating highway? Is a floating highway a type of transportation infrastructure built above water bodies? 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。 sparkling /SPAHRK-ling/ [adjective] – shining brightly with flashes of light or reflecting light in a glittering or shimmering way The stars in the night sky were sparkling, creating a beautiful and mesmerizing view for everyone to admire. engineering /en-juh-NEER-ing/ [noun] – the work of an engineer (= a person who designs or builds machines, engines, electrical systems, or large structures such…
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Ocean warming surges in UK and Ireland

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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 feel extreme temperatures or weather conditions in your surroundings? Does climate change have any impact on wildlife and ecosystems? 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 prove or say that something is true The weather report confirms that it will rain today. reduced /ruh-DOOST/ [adjective] – less than before or less than usual I have a reduced amount of homework today, so I can relax. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as…
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Super-engineered vaccines conquer all polio variants

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©ADB SEADS 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 of a disease called polio? Do you know that polio has different variants? 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。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt / [noun] – something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing Winning the championship was a great achievement for the team after months of hard work and practice. reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort traveling The message reached her just in time for her birthday. tiny…
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How your swimwear color can protect you from dangers

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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。 Can the color of your swimwear affect your visibility and make it easier for others to spot you in emergency situations? Can wearing swimwear in a certain color help you blend in with your surroundings and avoid potential dangers? 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。 fashionable /FASH-uh-nuh-buhl / [adjective] – wearing clothes, doing things, and going to places that are in fashion Sarah wore a fashionable dress to the school party, and all her friends complimented her on how stylish she looked. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or…
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Ireland launches home grant program to promote sustainable tourism

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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。 If given the opportunity, would you visit Ireland? Have you experienced staying in a home rental instead of a hotel while on a trip? 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。 encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen The organization implemented a mentorship program to encourage professional growth and development among its employees. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] – the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday The…
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Europe spearheads AI regulation

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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 use AI for any of your daily tasks? Do you think there should be laws about the use of AI? 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。 balance /BAL-uhns/ [verb] – to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful Effective time management helps individuals balance their various responsibilities and commitments. safety /SEYF-tee/ [noun] – a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk The airline industry places great emphasis on…
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