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Japanese researchers create electric chopsticks to boost salty tastes

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©Issei kato via Reuters 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。 What are your favorite dishes? Do you often buy chopsticks? 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 The solution to traffic is improved public transportation. invent /in-VENT/ [verb] – to design and/or create something that has never been made before Erno Rubik invented the Rubik’s Cube. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – how food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself Cookies and cream is my favorite ice cream flavor. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine…
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Four ways to be a sustainable fashionista

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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。 When do you think is the best time to go shopping? What clothes do you like buying? 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。 creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas Samantha is an expert in creative writing. top /top/ [noun] – any piece of light clothing worn on the part of the body above the waist I need a top that goes well with this skirt. proper /PROP-er/ [adjective] – correct, or considered to be correct Instructions always include proper use of machines. away /uh-WEY/…
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MPs worry that a labor shortage in agriculture could lead to an increase in prices

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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。 Should the agricultural industry be prioritized? Does labor shortage happen 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。 communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals We may now communicate with people on the other side of the globe in real time declare /dih-KLAIR / [verb] – to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially It was the greatest chocolate cake she had ever had, she declared. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity of working on a…
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Twitter implements a “poison pill” against Elon Musk’s offer

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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 Twitter? How often do you use social media sites? 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。 director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a manager of an organization, company, college, etc. He became a board director last year. own /ohn/ [verb] – to have something that legally belongs to you Sadly, I don’t own a computer. against /uh-GENST/ [preposition] – disagreeing with a plan or activity She was against the decision to cancel the meeting. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially They’ll…
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Companies to face clean-up costs for dumped litter

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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 joined a clean-up drive? Do you take out the garbage at night? 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。 responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – to be the person who caused something to happen, especially something bad Who is responsible for this tragedy? recycle /ree-SAHY-kuhl/ [verb] – to sort and collect trash in order to treat it and produce useful materials that can be used again More than half of Japan’s waste paper is recycled. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for…
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Japanese green tea leaves sell for nearly 2 million yen

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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。 What is your favorite type of tea? Do you prefer loose leaf tea to tea bags? 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。 grow /groh/ [verb] – If you grow a plant, you put it in the ground and take care of it, usually in order to sell it I’d like to grow orchids in the backyard. affordable /uh-FAWR-duh-buhl / [adjective] – not expensive That store offers great clothes at affordable prices. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – If you grow a plant, you put it in the ground and take care…
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England to prohibit sewage from being discharged into rivers and the sea

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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 support the prohibition of sewage from being discharged into the sea? Do you have sewage treatment in your area? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Put your name on your suitcases to prevent confusion. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste The company says it is not responsible for the river pollution. spill /spill/ [noun] – an amount of something that has come out of…
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Google plans to spend $9.5 billion to expand offices

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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。 How often do you use Google? Are you interested in a tech job? 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。 blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read Jessie enjoys reading food blogs. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a place or building, especially one where a particular activity happens Let’s go to the shopping center this afternoon. own /ohn/ [verb] – belonging to or done by a particular person or thing Larry owns two vintage…
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Seven different fungi to be tested in reducing air pollution in Northern India

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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 there air pollution in your country? What do you think is the main cause of air pollution? 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。 digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using or relating to digital signals and computer technology My sister bought a new digital camera. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste Air pollution causes climate change. quickly /KWIK-lee/ [adverb] – at a fast speed We have to walk quickly to make it to the library on time. capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] –…
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Baskin-Robbins undergoes major rebrand

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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 Baskin-Robbins popular in your country? What are some of your favorite ice cream toppings? 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。 logo /LOH-go/ [noun] – a design or symbol used by a company to advertise its products The logo of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is an image of Colonel Sanders. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – a set of experiences that someone has over a period of time, especially when they change the person in some way I have really enjoyed my English learning journey. moment /MOH-muhnt/ [noun] – a particular…
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