Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Storm surge overwhelms Cape Town’s Turtle Conservation Center

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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 already seen a baby turtle? Do you know what a storm surge is? 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。 flood /fluhd/ [verb] – to overflow or inundate with water; a great quantity of water covering land that is usually dry Heavy rain can flood streets and homes. stuck /stuhk/ [adjective] – unable to move or extricate oneself from a particular situation He was stuck in traffic for hours due to the accident. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – important and needing urgent attention or action; of great consequence She…
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California schools bring back cursive writing for better learning

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. With the rise of technology, particularly computer keyboards and tablets, how has the learning experience in your country been influenced? Have you ever encountered cursive handwriting before, either in educational materials, documents, or other sources? If yes, how would you describe your impressions of cursive writing? If not, would you be interested in learning cursive, and why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group have continued to follow for a…
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California schools bring back cursive writing for better learning

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. embrace /em-BREYS/ [verb] – to accept something enthusiastically She decided to embrace the new opportunity and pursue a career in a different field. revival /ri-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the process of becoming more active or popular again The old theater’s revival brought a renewed sense of excitement to the neighborhood, attracting larger audiences for its performances. elegance /EL-i-guhns/ [noun] – the quality of being graceful, stylish, and pleasing in appearance or behavior The handwritten letter, with its flowing script and carefully chosen words, conveyed a sense of elegance that modern communication often lacks. omission /oh-MISH-uhn/ [noun] –…
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California schools bring back cursive writing for better learning

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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。 Has the learning experience in your country been influenced by the rise of technology, particularly computer keyboards and tablets? Have you ever encountered cursive handwriting before, either in educational materials, documents, or other sources? 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。 handwriting /HAND-rahy-ting/ [noun] – the particular way in which someone forms letters with a pen or pencil Her neat handwriting on the thank-you card was admired by everyone. former /FAWR-mer / [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past In her…
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Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in children with rare genetic deafness

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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 think genetic factors can influence health conditions? Are you familiar with any new treatments that have been successful without causing significant side effects? 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。 approved /uh-PROOVD/ [adjective] – officially agreed upon; accepted or authorized Only approved candidates are allowed to participate in the upcoming election. solution /suh-LOO-shun/ [noun] – a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation Using renewable energy sources is a possible solution to environmental challenges. sound /sownd/ [noun] – vibrations that travel through the air…
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Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in children with rare genetic deafness

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of any common causes or factors that contribute to hearing loss in children? Why do you think research in the field of hearing conditions is important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – the manner in which a disease or condition is handled or managed The doctor recommended a new treatment plan for the patient’s ear infection. therapy /THER-uh-pee / [noun] – treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder After the accident, the child underwent physical therapy. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form…
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Groundbreaking gene therapy restores hearing in children with rare genetic deafness

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deafness /DEF-nuhs/ [noun] – the state of being unable to hear, either partially or completely The deafness in her left ear made it challenging for her to follow conversations in crowded places. implant /IM-plant/ [noun] – a medical device placed inside the body, often for the purpose of restoring a specific function. The doctor recommended a cochlear implant for the patient with severe hearing loss. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt / [noun] – a person who takes part in an activity or event Every participant in the study received a thorough medical examination before the experiment. persist /per-SIST/ [verb]…
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