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Study warns of microbial risks in reusable water bottles without proper cleaning

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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison 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 many people in your country use reusable bottles? Have you ever used the same water bottle for several days? 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。 prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often That song is prevalent on the radio today. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust can accumulate on furniture over time. vital /VAHYT-l/ [adjective] – necessary for the success or continued existence of something. Water is vital for human life. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – working…
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Study warns of microbial risks in reusable water bottles without proper cleaning

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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to drink clean water during hot weather. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – seeming to be everywhere Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life. ameliorate /uh-MEEL-yuh-reyt/ [verb] – to make a bad or unpleasant situation better Exercise can ameliorate stress after a long day at work. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous when painting each small flower. substantiate /suhb-STAN-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to show something to be true, or to support a claim with…
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Study warns of microbial risks in reusable water bottles without proper cleaning

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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do many people in your country use reusable bottles? If so, how often do they clean them? If not, why not? Have you ever used the same water bottle for several days? If so, what happened? If not, what do you usually use instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places or among many people The use of smartphones is widespread in many countries. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – meaning necessary or needed Water is essential for staying healthy. sustainable…
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Montclair’s weekly bike bus promotes safe and sustainable school travel

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©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some good or fun ways to travel around your town? What can people do to make their daily travel safer or healthier? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way people or goods are moved from one place to another Many people in big cities use public transportation such as buses and trains. helmet /HEL-mit/ [noun] – a hard hat that protects the head while riding a bike or doing other activities All motorbike riders must wear helmets to…
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Montclair’s weekly bike bus promotes safe and sustainable school travel

New Jersey

©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivate /KUHL-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to develop or improve something through effort or care The school project aims to cultivate teamwork and responsibility among students. consciousness /KON-shuhs-nis/ [noun] – awareness or understanding of something The campaign increased public consciousness about the dangers of smoking. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who publicly supports or recommends a cause or policy Animal rights advocates continue to push for stronger protection laws. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and structures, such as roads, bridges, or power supplies, that a country or community needs…
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Montclair’s weekly bike bus promotes safe and sustainable school travel

New Jersey

©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus 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。 Do you like riding a bicycle? Do you think riding a bike is good for your health? 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。 ride /rahyd/ [noun] – a trip or journey on something like a bicycle, bus, or horse We joined a charity ride to raise money for the local hospital. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit for measuring distance (1 mile = about 1.6 kilometers) The town is about five miles away from the nearest train station. neighbor /NEY-ber/ [noun] – a…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complementary /kom-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – completing or enhancing something Some schools offer art classes as a complementary activity to academic subjects. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time and often difficult to cure Many office workers suffer from chronic back pain because of long hours of sitting. relieve /ri-LEEV/ [verb] – to reduce pain, stress, or discomfort Drinking warm tea can help relieve a sore throat during a cold. genre /ZHAHN-ruh/ [noun] – a category or type of art, especially music, literature, or film Students in the film club discussed different movie…
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