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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tragically /TRA-ji-klee/ [adverb] – in a way that is very sad, and often involving death and suffering The young woman’s life was tragically cut short by a rare and aggressive disease, leaving her loved ones in grief. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it The doctor provided a diagnosis of pneumonia after conducting various tests and analyzing the patient’s symptoms. practitioner /prak-TISH-uh-ner/ [noun] – someone involved in a skilled job or activity The yoga practitioner guided the class through a series of poses and breathing…
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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns
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 a tick insect is? Have you ever experienced allergies? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect. The snake’s venomous bite required urgent medical treatment. tick /tik/ [tik] – a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals After a hike in the woods, I found a tick on my leg and had to carefully remove it. appear…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are antibiotics? What is their primary purpose in healthcare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. welfare /WEL-fair / [noun] – well-being and treatment of animals or humans The government is committed to improving the welfare of its citizens through various social programs. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – He had to stay home from school because he had a contagious infection. The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, in the body, leading to illness. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine or look into something thoroughly to gather…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools
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 antibiotics medicines that help us fight infections? Can animals develop resistance to antibiotics if they are given too many of them? 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。 issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a topic or problem that is the subject of a discussion, debate, or dispute The issue of climate change is a global concern. discover /dih-SKUHV-er / [verb] – to find something for the first time or to learn about something previously unknown Christopher Columbus is famous for discovering America in 1492. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /ad-vuh-kit/ [noun] – people who publicly support or recommend a particular cause, policy, or action Many environmental advocates work tirelessly to protect the planet. excessive /ik-SES-iv/ [adjective] – more than what is necessary, appropriate, or usual; beyond a reasonable amount Eating too much sugar can lead to excessive weight gain and health problems. antibiotic /an-ti-bahy-OT-ik/ [noun] – medicines that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and are used to treat bacterial infections Doctors prescribe antibiotics to help patients recover from bacterial infections. pose /pohz/ [verb] – presents or constitutes a problem, danger, or risk…
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Experts debunk toddler milk benefits
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 thoughts or knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers (children aged 1 to 3 years)? Have you encountered any discussions or recommendations regarding the transition from infant formula to cow’s milk for toddlers? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider She suggested trying a new restaurant for dinner, hoping to experience a different cuisine. breast /brest/ [noun] – either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that…
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Experts debunk toddler milk benefits
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. toddler /TOD-ler/ [noun] – a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk The toddler held onto the edge of the table and took wobbly steps across the room, learning to walk. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation The professor paused to clarify a complex concept, breaking it down into simpler terms for the students to grasp more easily. infant /IN-fuhnt/ [noun] – a baby or a very young child The pediatrician provided guidance to the new…
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Experts debunk toddler milk benefits
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your thoughts or knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers (children aged 1 to 3 years)? Can you provide any insights or information about the benefits of breast milk or infant formula for infants? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to During the presentation, the speaker paused to emphasize the key points, ensuring the audience understood their significance. balanced diet /BAL-uhnst DAHY-it / [noun] – A balanced diet is a combination of the correct…
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