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2023年9月18日
©NS Pharma 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 know what ‘rare disease’ means? Do you think rare diseases can be cured easily? 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。 patient /PEY-shuhnt / [noun] – a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary The doctor examined the patient thoroughly and recommended a course of treatment for their condition. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The pharmaceutical company invested significant resources in researching and developing a treatment for this rare…
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2023年8月21日
©medhealthreview 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 cancer a common health condition worldwide? Can certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of developing cancer? 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。 face /feys/ [verb] – If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it She will face a challenging test tomorrow, but she is studying hard to prepare for it. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for something to be sold or supplied The popular toy was in high demand during the holiday season, and stores quickly sold out…
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2023年8月20日
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。 Are you familiar with swine flu? Do you think vaccines work? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ / [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The outbreak of the infectious disease led to a surge in hospital admissions and public health concerns. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants Scientists are studying the structure and behavior of the virus to…
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2023年8月16日
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 know what malaria is? Do you think diseases caused by mosquitoes can be eradicated soon? 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。 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 astronomer’s telescope captured an extraordinary celestial event, leading to the discovery of a new celestial body. scent /sent / [noun] – a pleasant natural smell The air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers as spring arrived. researcher /ri-SUR-cher/…
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2023年8月14日
©MEDPAGETODAY 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 know someone who suffers from diabetes? Do you think it will be a problem if their medicine is not available? 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。 control /kuhn-TROHL / [verb] – to deal with a problem or situation successfully and stop it from becoming worse The scientist conducted experiments to control the growth of bacteria in the laboratory. accidentally /ak-si-DEN-tl-ee / [adverb] – by chance or by mistake She accidentally spilled her coffee on the table while reaching for her phone. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being…
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2023年7月10日
©FASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 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。 Are you familiar with monosodium glutamate or MSG? Would you eat food with MSG? 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。 owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something The restaurant owner worked tirelessly to ensure excellent service and delicious food for their patrons. cause /kawz/ [kawz] – to make something happen, especially something bad Lack of exercise and a poor diet can cause weight gain and health problems. symptom /SIMP-tuhm / [noun] – any feeling of illness or physical or mental…
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2021年6月9日
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 smoke? Are cigarette commercials shown on TV 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。 smoker /SMOH-ker / [noun] – someone who smokes tobacco regularly Matt is a heavy smoker. He smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it I always brush my teeth after waking up out of habit. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else What was the result of…
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2021年5月21日
© 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 exercise? What kinds of physical activities are you interested in? 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。 routine /roo-TEEN/ [adjective] – relating to usual or fixed way of doing things I’ve got a lot of routine paperwork to finish. department /dih-PAHRT-muhnt / [noun] – a part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Our daily…
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2021年2月24日
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 have allergies? When is Japan’s pollen season? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Is this a recent photo? amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot be counted The total amount raised so far is approaching 20,000 pesos. rise /rahyz/ [noun] – an increase There is a significant rise in sales across lockdown. pollen /POL-uhn/ [noun] – a powder, produced by the male part of a flower, that causes the…
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2021年2月10日
© EPA via bbc.com 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 already received the Covid-19 vaccine? Do you know anyone who has got the Covid-19 vaccine? 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。 below /bih-LOH/ [adverb] – less than a particular amount or level Kevin’s grades at school have been below average for some time now. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behaviour I suggest that you control your spending habits. decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] – to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities Paula could…
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