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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

2023年8月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance that is put into the body of a person or animal to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies The healthcare workers administered the vaccine to the public during the mass vaccination campaign. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The police force worked tirelessly to combat crime and maintain law and order in the city. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – of or relating to the production of antibodies or lymphocytes that can react with a specific antigen…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

2023年8月20日

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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。 Are you familiar with swine flu? Do you think vaccines work? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ / [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The outbreak of the infectious disease led to a surge in hospital admissions and public health concerns. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic material that causes disease in humans, animals, and plants Scientists are studying the structure and behavior of the virus to…
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Vietnam develops promising vaccine against swine flu

2023年8月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is swine flu? What other animal diseases do you know of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The protest march resulted in road closures and traffic disruptions in the city. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people The release of the new product resulted in widespread adoption and popularity among consumers. breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that…
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Human scent plays crucial role in malaria transmission

2023年8月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly noticeable The distinct sound of a violin echoed through the concert hall, captivating the audience. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn / [noun] – involvement in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse, or an occasion when this is done The therapist provided early intervention to help a child with developmental delays catch up to their peers. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee / [noun] – the state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to The scientist explained the complexity of the ecosystem and how…
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Human scent plays crucial role in malaria transmission

2023年8月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is malaria? How do you avoid mosquito bites? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. possess /puh-ZES/ [verb] – to have or own something, or to have a particular quality She was proud to possess a unique collection of antique coins from around the world. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The comprehensive city map included not only streets and landmarks but also public transportation routes and points of interest. modify /MOD-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to change something slightly, esp. to improve it or make it more…
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Human scent plays crucial role in malaria transmission

2023年8月16日

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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 know what malaria is? Do you think diseases caused by mosquitoes can be eradicated soon? 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。 discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The astronomer’s telescope captured an extraordinary celestial event, leading to the discovery of a new celestial body. scent /sent / [noun] – a pleasant natural smell The air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers as spring arrived. researcher /ri-SUR-cher/…
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Diabetes medicine’s fame in China leads to shortage; manufacturers struggle to keep up

2023年8月14日

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©MEDPAGETODAY 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 someone who suffers from diabetes? Do you think it will be a problem if their medicine is not available? 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。 control /kuhn-TROHL / [verb] – to deal with a problem or situation successfully and stop it from becoming worse The scientist conducted experiments to control the growth of bacteria in the laboratory. accidentally /ak-si-DEN-tl-ee / [adverb] – by chance or by mistake She accidentally spilled her coffee on the table while reaching for her phone. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being…
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