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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. What is diabetes? What do you think will happen if people with diabetes can’t buy their medicines anywhere? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. effectiveness /ih-FEK-tiv-nis/ [noun] – the degree to which something is effective The medication has been praised for its effectiveness in relieving pain and reducing inflammation. insufficient /in-suh-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – not enough The organization’s insufficient funding hindered their ability to carry out important projects and initiatives. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way The government regulates the use…
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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 Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness It is important to take the medication as directed by the healthcare provider to ensure its effectiveness. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something The use of interactive visuals can enhance the effectiveness of presentations and engage the audience. inadequate /in-AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – too small in amount The patient’s inadequate nutrition contributed to their weakened immune system and slow recovery. interim /IN-ter-uhm/ [noun] – in the time between…
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Chefs push for better image for MSG

2023年7月10日

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©FASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with how other people perceive the use of monosodium glutamate? Tell me about it. Would you eat food with MSG? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. embrace /em-BREYS/ [verb] – to accept something enthusiastically They embraced the idea of a healthier lifestyle and started exercising regularly and eating nutritious meals. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something The use of vibrant colors in the artwork helps to enhance its visual…
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Chefs push for better image for MSG

2023年7月10日

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©FASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 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 monosodium glutamate or MSG? Would you eat food with MSG? 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。 owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something The restaurant owner worked tirelessly to ensure excellent service and delicious food for their patrons. cause /kawz/ [kawz] – to make something happen, especially something bad Lack of exercise and a poor diet can cause weight gain and health problems. symptom /SIMP-tuhm / [noun] – any feeling of illness or physical or mental…
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Chefs push for better image for MSG

2023年7月10日

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©FASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level The price of the stock soared after the positive report was released. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – If you are given recognition, people show admiration and respect for your achievements The artist’s talent gained recognition when their artwork was featured in an international documentary. perception /per-SEP-shuhn / [noun] – a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem The public’s perception of the brand shifted after the successful rebranding campaign. persist…
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Number of smokers worldwide has reached 1 billion all-time high

2021年6月9日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. all-time /AWL-tahym/ [adjective] – the highest, lowest, or best that something has ever been The water in the lake had reached an all-time low. prevalence /PREV-uh-luhns/ [noun] – the fact that something is very common or happens often Doctors are seeing an increase in the prevalence of obesity. account for (something) /uh-KOUNT fawr/ [phrasal verb] – to form the total of something Females account for the 75% of users on the app. uptake /UHP-teyk/ [noun] – the rate or act of accepting something There is an 80% uptake of vaccination in India. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] –…
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Number of smokers worldwide has reached 1 billion all-time high

2021年6月9日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can people smoke anywhere in your country? What is the youngest age that a person allowed to smoke in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rise /rahyz/ [verb] – to move upwards The COVID-19 cases in the city rose last week. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years, especially a period such as 2010 to 2019 The internet went through a lot of progress in terms of speed and efficiency this decade. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb ] – to become or to make something become smaller in size,…
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Number of smokers worldwide has reached 1 billion all-time high

2021年6月9日

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 smoke? Are cigarette commercials shown on TV in your country? 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。 smoker /SMOH-ker / [noun] – someone who smokes tobacco regularly Matt is a heavy smoker. He smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it I always brush my teeth after waking up out of habit. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else What was the result of…
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