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Smithfield Market faces uncertain future

2025年1月7日

Market

©REUTERS/Hannah McKay Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people enjoy participating in events like auctions, especially during the holiday season? How would you feel if a special tradition you enjoy was moved to a new location? Would it still be as exciting? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncertain /uhn-SUR-tn/ [adjective] – unclear, or not sure His future in the company seems uncertain after the recent layoffs. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – absolutely necessary or essential Water is vital for human survival. charm /chahrm/ [noun] – a quality that attracts,…
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FDA launches nationwide review of phenylephrine in over-the-counter decongestants

2025年1月6日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about how medicine ingredients are reviewed for safety? Why is it important for a medicine to be tested again even if it’s been used for years? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decongestant /dee-kuhn-JES-tuhnt/ [noun] – a type of medicine used to relieve blocked noses or sinuses The doctor gave me a decongestant to clear my nose. effectively /ih-FEK-tiv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that produces the intended result The medicine worked effectively to treat my cold. relieve /ri-LEEV/ [verb] – to make something less painful or…
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Netflix makes historic NFL debut with global broadcast of Christmas Day games

2025年1月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know what kind of content Netflix offers? If so, what kind of content do you like watching on Netflix? If not, would you like to try it? Have you heard that Netflix is showing live sports events now? If so, what sports would you like to see on Netflix? If not, do you think this is a good idea? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [verb] – to achieve a great victory or success The team triumphed in the final match of the tournament. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun]…
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FDA introduces stricter guidelines for ‘healthy’ food labels to improve public health

2025年1月4日

grocery

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does “healthy food” mean to you? Can you think of a food you like that might not be labeled as “healthy”? Why do you think that is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. packaged /PA-kuhjd/ [adjective] – sold in a package She prefers to buy packaged snacks because they are more convenient for her busy schedule. definition /def-uh-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept The teacher asked the students to write a definition of the new vocabulary word. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a…
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Pennsylvania’s Capitol maintains its timeless clocks

2025年1月3日

clock

©(AP Photo/Marc Levy) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could design a building or a special room, what would it look like? What do you think makes a place or object feel important to people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. democracy /dih-MOK-ruh-see/ [noun] – a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting Many countries have adopted democracy as their form of government. polished /POL-isht/ [adjective] – smooth and shiny The table was made of polished wood, reflecting the light beautifully. carving /KAHR-ving/ [noun] – a shape or pattern cut into wood…
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New evidence challenges long-held beliefs about early human arrival in the Americas

2025年1月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel back in time to see how humans lived thousands of years ago, what would you want to see, and why? Why do you think people are so interested in learning about the past, especially ancient animals and humans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something that was not known before Scientists made an exciting discovery when they found a new dinosaur fossil. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – information or facts that help prove something is true The police found evidence…
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Mekong giant catfish shows signs of recovery after conservation efforts in Cambodia

2025年1月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name any endangered animals in rivers or lakes? Why are some species living in freshwater becoming endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of clean water in the village was a significant event. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [verb] – to become smaller, fewer, or less The number of visitors to the park declined after the rainy season began. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something from continuing as usual or as expected A power outage disrupted the online class for an hour….
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New species discovered in Peru’s Amazon highlight urgent need for conservation

2024年12月31日

Frog

©Conservation International/photo by Trond Larsen/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine it would be like to discover a new species of animal? If you could explore any place in the world, where would you go and what would you hope to find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people or things The library offers a diverse collection of books, including fiction, science, and history. trap /trap/ [noun] – a device or setup used to catch or capture something Hunters set traps in…
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Parent-led initiative tackles student transportation challenges in Chicago

2024年12月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems do students face when going to school? What are the reasons some families struggle to find transportation for their children? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There is a shortage of teachers in some schools. distant /DIS-tuhnt / [adjective] – far away in space or time The distant mountain looks beautiful in the morning. qualify /KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to meet the necessary conditions or standards To qualify for the contest, you need to be 18…
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NEWBrew introduces recycled beer as a solution to global water challenges

2024年12月29日

Newbeer

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do people in your country save water? If you could invent something to help with water shortages, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to display or present something for others to see The company showcased its new product at the trade show. batch /bach/ [noun] – a group or collection of things or people considered together The bakery prepares fresh batches of bread every morning. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb] – to make certain that something will happen or be the…
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