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Activists push to free bears from bile farms

2023年7月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is traditional Chinese medicine? Which animals do you know of that are used in this practice? Did you know that bile is collected from bears to be used as medicine? Would you be open to trying it? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surgery /SUR-juh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when a medical operation involving cutting open the body is performed on someone The surgeon performed a delicate surgery to repair a torn ligament in the athlete’s knee. profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – making or likely to make…
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Early morning wake-up tips to beat your alarm clock

2023年7月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you rely on an alarm clock to wake up in the morning, or do you typically wake up naturally? How do you establish your wake-up routine? Do you consistently wake up later or earlier than your alarm? If so, why do you think that is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupted /duh-SRUHP-tuhd/ [adjective] – something that is interrupted, disturbed, or thrown into disorder The disrupted schedule caused a lot of confusion among the students. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – important or noticeable Winning the championship was a significant achievement…
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Professional Tennis Athlete Disqualified from Match due to Unsportsmanlike Conduct

2023年7月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched a live tennis game? If so, how was your experience? If not, would you like to? Do you know any specific individuals who have been disqualified from a sport or competition? If so, please share the details of what happened. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to refuse She politely declined the invitation to the party. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this…
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Titanic wreck replicated in groundbreaking underwater scanning project

2023年7月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Titanic? Would you want to visit its remains? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The book offers a comprehensive guide to cooking techniques for beginners. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er / [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden The archaeologists carefully excavated the site to uncover ancient artifacts. utmost /UHT-mohst/ [adjective] – used to emphasize how important or serious something is The firefighters acted quickly and with the utmost bravery to save…
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New accessibility tools for iPhone and iPad set to aid disabled users

2023年7月22日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with disabilities that some of the people you know struggle with? Tell me about it. How do these disabilities affect their day-to-day activities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. individual /in-duh-VIJoo-uhl / [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong We value the unique perspectives and contributions of each individual. vision /VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the ability to see With his glasses on, his vision became clear and focused. privacy /PRAHY-vuh-see/ [noun] – someone’s right to keep their…
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Horrifying train crashes due to signal failure

2023年7月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Does your area have a well-developed transportation system? Please provide details about its features and efficiency. Have you ever heard of a major transportation accident in your country? Why did it happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. signal /SIG-nl / [noun] – an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order The flashing red light served as a signal for drivers to stop at the intersection. occurred /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen The earthquake occurred in the…
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A film that foretold the future with astounding accuracy

2023年7月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is privacy important to you? Why or why not? Are you fond of watching reality shows? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the fact of being exact or correct In order to improve the accuracy of your answers, it is important to read the questions carefully and double-check your work before submitting it. reality /ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be Watching documentaries is a great way to learn about different places…
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Apple launches its most significant product

2023年7月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with the latest technology trends? If so, could you share your thoughts or experiences with it? Do you believe that Apple products are the best in the market? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. boast /bohst / [verb] – to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own The company likes to boast about its superior customer service and satisfaction ratings. justify /JUHS-tuh-fahy / [verb] – to give or to be a good reason for The athlete justified…
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New Study: New York City Sinking Due to Million-Plus Buildings

2023年7月18日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been to New York City? If so, what comes to mind when you think about it? Would you like to live or work in New York someday? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The teacher’s instructions were significant in guiding the students through the classroom activities. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot / [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens The excessive use of plastic contributes to environmental pollution. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] – to try to deal…
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NASA: Saturn’s rings may vanish

2023年7月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with the planet Saturn? What do you know about it? If you were going to describe Saturn to a blind person, how would you describe it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The police officer wore a reflective vest to ensure they were visible to drivers during nighttime patrols. disappearance /dis-uh-PEER-uhns / [noun] – a state or condition in which a person or thing cannot be seen or found The detective was called in to investigate the mysterious disappearance of…
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