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Apple, Goldman Sachs launch high-yield savings account with 4.15% interest

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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 mobile banking? Can a higher interest rate on deposits make you move to another bank? 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 try to be more successful than someone or something else During the Olympic Games, athletes from different countries compete against each other to win medals. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or opportunity to use or receive something The new software provides easy access to all of your files and documents in one place. deposit /dih-POZ-it/ [noun] – a…
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Building resilience for a sustainable future

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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 sustainable development necessary for the future of our planet? Can sustainable practices help address environmental and social challenges? 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 trees in the park. broader /BRAW-duh/ [adjective] – wider or more comprehensive Learning a new language can help you have a broader understanding of different cultures. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who officially control a country The government provides services like healthcare and education to…
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Criticism arises over inaccurate portrayals of climate change in literature and film

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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 book or seen a movie that deals with climate change? Do you believe that climate fiction can be an effective way to raise awareness about environmental 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。 topic /TOP-ik/ [noun] – a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied In English class, we discussed the topic of climate change and its impact on the environment. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens I noticed a pattern in the…
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US EPA proposes new restrictions on ethylene oxide to reduce cancer risks in communities and workers

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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 aware that some gases can cause cancer? Did you know that toxic gas is used to sanitize medical devices and spices? 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。 limit /LIM-it/ [verb] – to control something so that it is not greater than a particular amount, number, or level The store limits the number of items that customers can buy to ensure that everyone can have a fair chance to purchase what they need. apply /uh-PLAHY/ [uh-PLAHY] – to have a connection or be important Since she is not…
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Public phone charging kiosks pose ‘juice jacking’ threat

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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 experienced using public charging stations? Do you think cyberattacks are dangerous? 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。 warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future My mother gave me a warning that if I don’t clean my room, she’ll cut my allowance. avoid /uh-VOID/ [uh-VOID] – to stay away from someone or something The driver had to take a few shortcuts to avoid heavy traffic. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to suggest that someone or…
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Researchers explore objective measures of pain

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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。 Does everyone experience pain in the same way? Is there a way to completely eliminate pain from our lives? 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。 solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem If you want to clean your hands when water and soap are not available, a good solution is to use hand sanitizer. promising /PROM-uh-sing/ [adjective] – Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable My little brother is very good at drawing, and his teacher says he shows…
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Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the 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 heard about global warming? Are you familiar with fossil fuels? 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。 fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned Cedar trees are abundant in their town, so many families use their wood as fuel for their furnaces. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – a piece of writing that describes the main facts in a piece of academic research The annual review of modern engineering focused on earthquake-proof structures. decrease /DEE-krees/ [noun] – to become…
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Added sugar: A not-so-sweet treat to your health

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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 too much sugar good for your health? Is it easy to avoid foods with too much sugar? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity To solve the country’s health crisis, the government asked for the help of health experts. although /awl-THOH/ [conjunction] – despite the fact that Although he is scared of reptiles, he still chose a snake as a pet. obvious /OB-vee-uhs / [adjective] – easy to…
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New study finds smartphones can detect early signs of heart disease

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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 heart disease be prevented with a healthy lifestyle? Can heart disease be identified by a smartphone app? 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-SKUVH-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time Yesterday, I went on a hike with my family, and we discovered a beautiful waterfall hidden in the forest. fight /fahyt/ [noun] – a situation in which you use a lot of effort to defeat someone or achieve something, or to stop something happening The fight against homelessness…
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Even though Hachiko was born 100 years ago, he still makes people happy

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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 been to Tokyo’s Shibuya Station? Who is Hachiko? 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。 national /NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – of, relating to, or maintained by a nation as an organized whole or independent political unit I would play the national anthem before the opera began. science /SAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws: My favorite subject is science. grandfather /GRAND-fah-ther/ [noun] – the father of one’s father or…
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