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Pulse-based flours transforming the way we eat for the better

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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 commonly use flour as an ingredient? Do you know about pulse-based flours? 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。 flour /flouuhr/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc. Sarah mixed flour, sugar, and eggs to make a delicious cake for her friend’s birthday. recipe /RES-uh-pee/ [noun] – a set of instructions telling you how to prepare and cook food, including a list of what food is needed for this My mom found a new recipe online, and she’s going…
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Dubai to build massive artificial coral reefs

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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 the city of Dubai? Do you think our oceans need man-made projects to survive? 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。 ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – If a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a great amount of skill and effort to be successful or be achieved The ambitious project aimed to create sustainable solutions for clean energy, addressing environmental concerns. vast /vast/ [vast] – extremely big The internet provides access to a vast amount of information, making it a valuable resource for research and learning….
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Sugar substitute for weight loss? WHO says think again

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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 artificial sweeteners? Do you think avoiding sugar can cause weight loss? 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。 reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. The homeowner decided to reduce energy consumption by installing energy-efficient appliances. effect /ih-FEKT/ [ih-FEKT] – the result of a particular influence Regular exercise has a positive effect on both physical and mental well-being. scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik / [adjective] – relating to science, or using the organized methods of science The journal article…
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Unveiling the profound mental talent that shaped the world

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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 foresight is? Does foresight help create a better future? 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。 ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something Sarah has the ability to play the piano beautifully. shape /sheyp / [verb] – to decide or influence the form of something, especially a belief or idea, or someone’s character My parents have always shaped my values and taught me to be kind to others. knowledge /NOL-ij/ [noun] – understanding of or information about a…
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Solar power brightens Lebanon’s 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 solar power a renewable source of energy? Can solar power be used to generate electricity? 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 Sarah found a solution to her math problem by asking her teacher for help. advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition giving a greater chance of success Jenny’s height gave her an advantage when reaching the top shelf and getting the book she wanted. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed…
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Singapore considers world’s first law against cancel culture

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©Narih Lee, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 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 “cancel culture”? Do you think “cancel culture” is a healthy way of online interaction? 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。 concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried The doctor expressed concern over the patient’s high blood pressure and advised lifestyle changes. widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – by many The research findings were widely accepted in the scientific community and influenced further studies in the field. aspect…
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Lion killings spark urgent action in southern Kenya

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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 wild animals are? Can people and wild animals live together? 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。 wildlife /WAHYLD-lahyf/ [noun] – animals and plants that grow independently of people, usually in natural conditions The remote island is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bears, deer, and birds. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago He recently started taking guitar lessons and is making good progress. attack /uh-TAK/ [verb] – to try to hurt or defeat…
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How restaurants could address the global jellyfish conundrum

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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 seen a jellyfish in person? Do you know if jellyfish is commonly consumed in certain cultures or countries? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences The scientist used a microscope to observe tiny cells and discover new things about how living things work. creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] – any large or small living thing that can move independently We saw a strange creature with long ears and a fluffy tail running through the…
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The transformative power of AI in the modern workplace

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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 like using AI? When do you use AI at work/school? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree / [noun] – the people and activities involved in one type of business: The tourism industry in our city provides many job opportunities for local residents, such as working in hotels and restaurants. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities Sarah couldn’t decide which movie to watch, so she asked her friends for help in making her decision. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/…
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APA calls for safer social media experience for teens

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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 any social media platforms? Do you think social media is safe for teenagers? 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。 emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to The parent emphasized the value of honesty and integrity while teaching their child a life lesson. appropriate /uh-PROH-pree-it/ [uh-PROH-pree-it] – suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion It is important to use appropriate language when speaking in a professional setting. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something, especially a…
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