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Shizuoka distillery fuels Japan’s whisky boom

2024年2月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the ingredients used in making different types of whiskies or spirits? How do you think whisky or spirits are perceived by different age groups or cultural backgrounds? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The company aims to expand its market reach by targeting international customers. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz / [noun] – an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion…
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Honda contemplates $14 billion EV production plan in Canada, Nikkei reports

2024年2月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think the shift towards electric vehicles might impact the global automotive market in the coming years? Can you name any automakers that have recently made significant strides in electric vehicle technology or manufacturing? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to officially state or declare the truth or validity of something The company will confirm the appointment by sending a confirmation email to all participants. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get…
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International Center for Genetic Disease and Abu Dhabi Health Department forge groundbreaking partnership in precision medicine advancements

2024年2月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think precision medicine might differ from traditional approaches to healthcare? Is commitment to healthcare innovation crucial? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – a disorder or condition affecting the body or mind The doctor diagnosed a rare disease in the patient. treat /treet / [verb] – to provide medical care or attention to alleviate a condition The nurse will treat the patient’s fever with medicine. genetic /juh-NET-ik/ [adjective] – relates to genes or heredity, particularly concerning the inheritance of traits from…
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Study shows turmeric may treat indigestion

2024年2月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your initial impression or knowledge about ‘turmeric’? Have you ever experienced indigestion? What is a common cause of indigestion? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remedy /REM-i-dee/ [noun] – a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty The herbal tea was considered a traditional remedy for soothing sore throats and coughs. scale /skeyl/ [noun] – a system or method of measurement The Richter scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. assessment /uh-SES-muhnt / [noun] – the act of judging or…
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A new agreement shapes the future of artificial intelligence in Europe

2024年2月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think “artificial intelligence” means? How do you think artificial intelligence might be relevant to our daily lives? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasis /EM-fuh-sis/ [noun] – the particular importance or attention that is given to something The teacher put special emphasis on practicing math problems to improve understanding. creation /kree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of creating something, or the thing that is created The artist’s latest project involved the creation of colorful paintings inspired by nature. consideration /kuhn-sid-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of thinking about something carefully…
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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

2024年2月9日

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think ‘exoplanet’ means? If you were an astronaut exploring space, what would you find exciting or challenging about studying planets beyond our solar system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true There is no evidence to support the claim that aliens have visited Earth. distant /DIS-tuhnt / [adjective] – far away The mountain range seemed distant, but we decided to embark on the journey. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – state…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

2024年2月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some benefits of indoor gardening? How might it differ from traditional outdoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? What features do you think they might have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee / [adverb] – once a year; yearly We celebrate our anniversary annually with a special dinner. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – complex, advanced, and intricate The smart indoor gardening system comes with a sophisticated sensor for monitoring plant health. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of increasing in size or volume; growth…
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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

2024年2月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of red fire ants before? If yes, what do you know about them? If not, what do you think they might be like based on their name? Why do you think scientists might find the presence of red fire ants in a new location significant or important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The discovery of a new species of orchid in…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

2024年2月6日

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©KYODO Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about the concept of wages? How do wages contribute to an individual’s economic well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that you plan to do or achieve His primary objective was to complete the project ahead of schedule and within budget. economist /ih-KON-uh-mist/ [noun] – a person who studies or has a special knowledge of economics The renowned economist was invited to give a lecture on the global economic outlook at the prestigious university. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] –…
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Report reveals major brands fueling Cambodia brick kilns with waste

2024年2月5日

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©Thomas Cristofoletti / Ruom for Unearthed Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some international brands that you know or are familiar with? When you think about purchasing products from international brands, what factors or qualities are important to you before deciding to buy from them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret The investigation’s findings reveal significant discrepancies in the company’s financial records. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to attract attention to or emphasize something important The speaker aimed…
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