Kirin’s electric spoon transitions from Ig Nobel to dining tables
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Kirin’s electric spoon transitions from Ig Nobel to dining tables
©REUTERS/Tom Bateman/File Photo 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 people in your country usually enjoy salty flavors in their food? Are there potential health risks associated with consuming too much salt? 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。 touch /tuhch/ [verb] – to put your hand or another part of your body lightly onto and off something or someone After the accident, she hesitated to touch the steering wheel, fearing another collision. tongue /tuhng/ [noun] – the large, soft piece of flesh in the mouth that you can move, and is used for tasting, speaking,…
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Kirin’s electric spoon transitions from Ig Nobel to dining tables
©REUTERS/Tom Bateman/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revolutionize /rev-uh-LOO-shuh-nahyz/ [verb] – to completely change something so that it is much better Smartphones have revolutionized communication, making it easier and faster to connect with people around the world. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm / [noun] – sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, which is often added to food to enhance flavor Excessive sodium intake can contribute to health issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt / [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Smartphones are prevalent in modern society, as most people use them for daily communication and information….
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Kirin’s electric spoon transitions from Ig Nobel to dining tables
©REUTERS/Tom Bateman/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of flavors do people in your country usually enjoy in their food? What are some potential health risks associated with consuming too much salt? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The device was specifically designed to assist individuals with limited mobility in their daily tasks. salty /SAWL-tee/ [adjective] – tasting of salt or containing a lot of salt The soup was too salty, so I added some water to dilute…
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New regulations to combat Salmonella in chicken products
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take effect /teyk ih-FEKT/ [phrasal verb] – to become operative or begin functioning, as in a law, rule, or regulation The new safety regulations will take effect next month, ensuring better protection for consumers. targeted /TAAR-guh-tuhd/ [adjective] – specifically chosen for attack or scrutiny The targeted advertising campaign focused on reaching young adults interested in sustainable living. outbreak /OWT-brayk/ [noun] – a sudden occurrence or manifestation of something such as disease, war, conflict, etc. There was an outbreak of flu in the school, causing many students to stay home. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – someone who speaks…
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New regulations to combat Salmonella in chicken products
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New regulations to combat Salmonella in chicken products
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 Salmonella a type of bacteria? Does Salmonella contamination affect food safety? 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。 product /PROD-uhkt/ [noun] – something that is made or grown to be sold, especially something that is made by an industrial process or grown on a farm The store sells a variety of products, including food, clothes, and electronics. dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/ [adjective] – likely to cause harm or injury Climbing up the steep cliff without proper gear is very dangerous. breaded /BRED-id/ [adjective] – covered with breadcrumbs before cooking My favorite…
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New regulations to combat Salmonella in chicken products
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is Salmonella? How does Salmonella contamination affect food safety? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. producer /pruh-DOO-ser/ [noun] – someone who makes goods or grows food for sale The farmer is a producer of fresh vegetables, selling them at the local market. substance /SUHB-stuhns/ [noun] – a particular type of matter with uniform properties Water is a substance essential for life, found in rivers, lakes, and oceans. specific /spi-SIF-ik/ [adjective] – clearly defined or identified Can you give me specific instructions on how to operate this machine? safety /SEYF-tee/ [noun]…
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Storm surge overwhelms Cape Town’s Turtle Conservation Center
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a storm surge? How do you think a storm surge might affect coastal areas? What kind of animals do you think might be affected by a storm surge, and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of protecting and preserving natural resources, wildlife, or the environment The conservation of endangered species is crucial for maintaining biodiversity. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who offers to do something willingly without payment, often for a charitable or community organization Many volunteers help clean up beaches…
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Storm surge overwhelms Cape Town’s Turtle Conservation Center
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overwhelm /oh-ver-HWELM/ [verb] – to be swamped or flooded by something to the extent of being unable to cope effectively As the project deadlines piled up and the tasks multiplied, Sarah found herself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work, unable to cope effectively with the demands on her time and energy. conservationist /kon-ser-VEY-shuh-nist / [noun] – someone who works to protect the environment and animals The conservationist planted trees to help save the endangered species in the forest. leadership /LEE-der-ship/ [noun] – the quality of being a leader, or the position of being a leader…
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