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Health experts report increase in seasonal allergies

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pollen /POL-uhn/ [noun] – a fine powder from plants that helps them reproduce Pollen in the air causes sneezing and itchy eyes during spring. airborne /AIR-bawrn/ [adjective] – carried or spread through the air Some diseases spread through airborne droplets when people cough. itchy /ICH-ee/ [adjective] – feeling an uncomfortable need to scratch Many people have itchy eyes during high pollen days. antihistamine /an-ti-HIS-tuh-meen/ [noun] – a medicine that reduces allergy symptoms An antihistamine can help control sneezing and a runny nose. immunotherapy /im-yuh-noh-THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a treatment that helps the body build resistance to allergens…
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Health experts report increase in seasonal allergies

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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 often go outside in warm weather? Do you check the weather before going out? 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。 allergy /AL-er-jee/ [noun] – a condition where the body reacts badly to something An allergy can cause sneezing and itchy eyes in spring. lead /leed/ [verb] – to cause something to happen More pollen can lead to stronger allergy symptoms. oak /ohk/ [noun] – a type of tree that can produce pollen Oak is a common cause of allergies during spring. advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – a suggestion…
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Health experts report increase in seasonal allergies

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually feel during spring or summer? Do you think weather can affect your health? How? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something longer or continue for a longer time The school decided to extend the class time for extra practice. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – contact with something, especially something that may affect health Long exposure to loud noise can harm hearing. birch /burch/ [noun] – a type of tree that produces pollen A birch grows near the lake and has thin white…
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How digital news habits influence understanding and well-being

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often or many times Frequent meetings can slow down progress in a busy office. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many areas Stress can become pervasive in workplaces with long hours. interrupt /in-tuh-RUHPT/ [verb] – to stop an activity for a short time Phone calls often interrupt meetings at work. literacy /LIT-er-uh-see/ [noun] – the ability to read and understand information Schools focus on literacy to support student learning. constructive /kuhn-STRUHK-tiv/ [adjective] – helpful and focused on improvement Constructive feedback helps employees improve performance. Article Reading: Please read the…
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How digital news habits influence understanding and well-being

News Reading

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where do you usually get information about what is happening in the world? What activities help you relax when you feel tired from using your phone? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size, amount, or level The growth of online shopping has changed how people buy goods. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – organized in a clear and planned way A structured schedule helps students manage their study time. overload /oh-ver-LOHD/ [noun] – too much information or activity at one time Too many tasks can cause…
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How digital news habits influence understanding and well-being

News Reading

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 use a smartphone to read news? Do you see news updates more than once a day? 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。 update /UHP-deyt/ [noun] – new information about a change or event The school shared an update about the class schedule. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time without stopping Constant noise made it hard to study in the library. alert /uh-LERT/ [noun] – a warning or message that asks for attention The weather alert warned people about heavy rain. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able…
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European regulators approve new treatment for sleeping sickness

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©(Anton Fric/CTK via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infectious /in-FEK-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to spread from one person to another and cause illness Schools closed early because an infectious illness was reported in the area. confusion /kuhn-FYOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – a state of not understanding clearly The unclear instructions caused confusion among the new employees. simplify /SIM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something easier to understand or do The company simplified the process to save time and reduce errors. dose /dohs/ [noun] – a single amount of medicine taken at one time The nurse prepared one dose of medicine for the patient….
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European regulators approve new treatment for sleeping sickness

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©(Anton Fric/CTK via AP) 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 ever heard news about a new medicine? Do you think it is hard for people in rural areas to go to a hospital? 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。 occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen Problems can occur when rules are not clear. bite /bahyt/ [noun] – an act of using the teeth or mouth to cut or hurt A dog bite caused a small injury on his hand. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person who receives medical care Each patient waited quietly…
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