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At-home gut microbiome tests gain popularity despite limited clinical evidence

2026年2月11日

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©Tiny Health via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of health tests people can do at home? If so, what kind of tests are common? Why do people want to learn about gut health? What problems are they trying to solve? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. guidance /GAHY-dns/ [noun] – help or advice Many users look for guidance from test results. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted The results are not always reliable. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Doctors need practical information to help patients. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/…
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Sleep-tracking devices see widespread use in 2025 as experts urge careful interpretation

2026年2月10日

Brix-News

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you used a device to track sleep? What did you notice about your sleep? Do people trust health apps? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to roughly calculate an amount The device estimates sleep duration. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – trust in something Users show confidence in trackers. limitation /lim-i-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a restriction or weakness Accuracy is a major limitation. anxious /ANGK-shuhs/ [adjective] – feeling worried or nervous Some users feel anxious about scores. valuable /VAL-yuh-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – useful or important The…
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Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 becomes bestselling album in U.S. history

2026年2月9日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do people still buy music albums today? Do older songs stay popular? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consistency /kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see/ [noun ] – steady quality or behavior The album showed consistency in yearly sales. ranking /RANG-king/ [noun ] – position on a list The album kept a high ranking nationwide. adjust /uh-JUHTS/ [adjective] – changes slightly The system adjusts totals using streams. residency /REZ-i-den-see/ [noun] – series of shows in one place The band announced a long residency. lasting /LAS-ting/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The group created a…
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Exhibition shows how love shaped history through letters

2026年2月8日

letter

©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people like to save old photos, cards, or letters? How do people today usually share their feelings with others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exhibition /ek-suh-BISH-uhn/ [noun] – a public show of objects or works An exhibition of old photos attracted many visitors. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or easy to notice The report included a notable example of success. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [verb] – to affect the way something happens Friends often influence choices about hobbies and sports. marriage /MAR-ij/ [noun] – the legal union…
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Southern Chile wildfires spread rapidly as extreme heat strains emergency response

2026年2月7日

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©AP Photo/Javier Torres Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have wildfires occurred in Chile before? Where have they happened? What weather conditions cause fires to spread faster? How do these conditions affect safety? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. support /suh-PAWRT/ [noun] – help given to someone or something Government support arrived after the declaration. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the power to manage a situation Fire control became difficult during strong winds. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry Residents shared concern about slow aid. restriction /rih-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule that limits activity A travel…
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Revival of southern greens highlights African American culinary heritage in U.S. dining scene

2026年2月6日

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©Angie Moser/Voracious via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What foods are often cooked in families for many years? Who helps introduce traditional foods to more people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growing /GROH-ing/ [adjective] – increasing over time There is growing interest in traditional foods. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to be accepted or praised officially The chef was recognized for cultural cooking. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to understand or use Events make history more accessible. common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – happening often Food events are now common in cities. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – continuing…
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Researchers identify earliest cave handprints on Sulawesi Island

2026年2月5日

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©(Ahdi Agus Oktaviana/Maxime Aubert via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where do people usually draw or paint today? If you lived a long time ago, what would you like to draw? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outline /OUT-lahyn/ [noun] – a line that shows the shape of an object The teacher drew an outline of a map on the board. edge /ej/ [noun] – the outer line or side of something The glass has a sharp edge on one side. creativity /kree-ey-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to make new ideas or art The child…
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Antarctic warming forces penguins to breed earlier, raising population stability concerns

2026年2月4日

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©AP Photo/Mark Baker, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals live in very cold environments? Why is food timing important for young animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. method /METH-uhd/ [noun ] – a particular way of doing something The study used a clear method to collect data. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – a reaction to something that happens The birds showed a response to warmer weather. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – stress or difficulty caused by demands or problems Food shortages create pressure on penguin colonies. connection /kuh-NEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a relationship between things Scientists…
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Careful inspection and repotting prevent pest infestations in houseplants

2026年2月3日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is difficult about taking care of plants at home? What kinds of insects or small animals have you seen near plants before? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inspection /in-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful check of one thing The teacher did an inspection of the students’ homework. prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping a problem before it starts Wearing a helmet is good prevention for head injury. dehydration /dee-hahy-DREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of losing too much water Dehydration can happen when people do not…
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People turn to old-fashioned writing to disconnect from digital life

2026年2月2日

letter

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of hobby would you like to try if you wanted to spend less time online? Do you think doing things with your hands, like writing or drawing, can help people feel calm? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. routine /roo-TEEN/ [noun] – a regular way of doing things Many people change their daily routine to spend less time on screens. pen pal /PEN-pal/ [noun] – a person who writes letters to another person regularly The teenager found a pen pal from another country and started…
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