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Farmers, firemen, and airline employees for Covid-19 vaccine priority

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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。 Would you like to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible? Do you feel excited about 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。 expect / ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive We are expecting a lot of applicants for the job. later /LEI-ter/ [adverb] – at a time in the future or after the time you have mentioned Police questioned him and he was later arrested. department /dih-PARHT-muhnt/ [noun] – a part of an organization such as a…
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Community noise may affect dementia risk

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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 usually forget things? Have you ever forgotten an important date, like a birthday or an anniversary? 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。 community/kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality He’s well known in the local community. research /REE-surch/ [noun] – meaning Mr. Morris has dedicated his life to scientific research. collect/kuh-LEKT/ [verb] – to bring something together from different places or over a period of time The…
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A Turkish-German power couple develops the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

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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 about Pfizer? What are some pharmaceutical companies 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。 giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – extremely large, strong, powerful, or important, esp. when compared to similar persons or things Their sales this year has made them a giant publishing business today. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident An infectious disease spread through the city for a very short time. advanced /ad-VANST/ [adjective] –…
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People who regularly eat chili peppers have reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, study suggests

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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 like eating spicy foods? What is your favorite food? 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。 often /AW-fuhn/ [adverb] many times I often eat here for lunch. around /uh-ROUND/ [preposition] in a position or direction surrounding, or in a direction going along the edge of or from one part to another (of) The students gathered around the table. rarely /RAIR-lee/ [adverb] not often She said that they rarely see each other now. further /FUR-ther/ [adjective] more or extra If you have any further questions, please let me know….
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Pfizer announces its COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective

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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 take vitamins every day? What do you do when you are sick? 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。 early /UR-lee/ [adjective] – being or occurring at an early stage of development The vaccine showed effectiveness in its early stage of tests. study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – the act of examining something in order to discover new information Recent studies show that the pandemic is getting weaker. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist…
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Two new studies recommend that people with blood type O may have a lower chance of Coronavirus infection other critical illnesses

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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 your blood type is? Who has blood type O in your family? 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。 research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding The research is about the new found animal’s background. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need All meals were provided in the meeting yesterday. type /tahyp/ [noun] – a particular group of people or things that share similar characteristics and form…
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Canada launches new COVID-19 gargle test in British Columbia

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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 gotten yourself tested for COVID-19? How often do you go to see a doctor? 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 Nina suffered from a deadly disease. collect /kuh-LEKT/ [verb] – to bring something together from different places or over a period of time Could you please collect all the test papers from the students? officer /OF-fuh-ser/ [noun] – a person who has a…
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Tips on sharing food safely during the pandemic

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you know how to cook? What is your favorite food? Vocabulary: during /DYOO-ring/ [preposition] – from the beginning to the end of a particular period The students had fun during their school trip. quick /kwik/ [adjective] – happening or done with great speed, or lasting only a short time It was just a quick presentation. packaging /PAK-uh-jing/ [noun] – the materials in which objects are wrapped before being sold The packaging is really cute. rinse /rins/ [verb] – to use water to clean the soap or dirt from something Rinse it with warm water. extra /EK-struh/ [adjective] – added to what is normal Please get an extra…
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Google Doodle reminder: wear masks and save lives

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© Google Doodle via independent.co.uk Pre-reading questions: Do you often use Google? Do you always use face masks when you go out? Vocabulary: different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] not the same Today we will use a different book. kind /kahynd/ [noun] a group with similar characteristics, or a particular type What kind of movie do you like? each other /eech UHTH-er/ [pronoun] used to show that each person in a group of two or more people does something to the others Stella and Amelia send gifts to each other every Christmas. click /klik/ [verb] to carry out a computer operation by pressing a button on the mouse or keyboard Please click the…
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Is the two-meter rule enough for social distancing?

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you wear face masks? Do you think scientists will find a cure for the coronavirus? Vocabulary: distance /DIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the amount of space between two places or things The distance from earth to the sun is about 150 million kilometers. another /uh-NUTH-er/ [determiner] – one more person or thing, or an extra amount I’m going to get another piece of paper. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time doing something or being somewhere I spend two hours a day learning Spanish. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – that might or might not happen If possible, please email us before 12 o’clock. object /OB-jekt/ [noun] – a thing that…
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