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Researchers explore objective measures of pain

2023年5月18日

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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

2023年5月17日

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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

2023年5月16日

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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

2023年5月15日

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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

2023年5月14日

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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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Legendary aviation survival tale

2023年5月13日

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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 pilots who survived after ejecting underwater? Would you be interested in learning about the psychological impact on pilots who have had to eject underwater? 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。 reality /ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be The reality of the situation is that studying hard for your exams is necessary to achieve good grades. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The progress he made…
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Exploring the impact of mobile phones

2023年5月12日

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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 always use your mobile phone? Do mobile phones make people feel more or less isolated? 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。 communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals It’s important to communicate clearly with your classmates during group projects so that everyone can understand each other’s ideas. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The music had a calming effect on the students during the test. face to face /FEYS-tuh-FEYS/ [adjective] –…
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Reactivating the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

2023年5月10日

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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 nuclear power plant is? Do you know the role of nuclear power in global energy production and its projected 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。 despite /dih-SPAHYT/ [preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by Despite feeling tired, she studied hard for her upcoming exam. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago Recently, I started learning how to play the guitar. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl,/ [adjective] – important, useful, or…
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The fascinating history and culinary significance of idlis

2023年5月9日

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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 rice cakes? Have you ever eaten idlis before? 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。 spice up /spahys uhp/ [phrasal verb] – If you spice up something you add excitement or interest to it Maria decided to spice up her presentation by adding some colorful images and fun facts. flour /flouuhr/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc. To make a cake, you need flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [noun] – used to refer to the…
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Virtual influencers: The rise of computer-generated celebrities in marketing

2023年5月8日

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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 virtual influencers before? Have you ever followed a virtual influencer on social media? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a new development in clothing, makeup, etc. The trend of online shopping has become increasingly popular during the pandemic. audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the (number of) people watching or listening to a particular television or radio program, reading a particular book, or visiting a particular website The new TV show has a huge audience, with millions of people tuning in to watch…
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