Tag Archive: health

Pfizer announces its COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective

2020年11月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interim /IN-ter-uhm/ [adjective] – temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists The local government is taking interim measures to help those affected by the typhoon. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – protected against a particular disease or illness by particular substances in the blood Sera’s already immune to smallpox as a result of vaccination she received as a child. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is The clinical trial for the new vaccine will be held tomorrow…
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Two new studies recommend that people with blood type O may have a lower chance of Coronavirus infection other critical illnesses

2020年11月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The situation impacted the status of the economy. sensitivity /sen-si-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – having a strong physical reaction to something You have to use this toothpaste whenever dental trauma results in tooth sensitivity to hot or cold. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden or remove something covering something else The police uncovered the mystery behind the crime that happened a week ago. proportion /pruh-PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole Women…
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Two new studies recommend that people with blood type O may have a lower chance of Coronavirus infection other critical illnesses

2020年11月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your blood type? Do you believe that a person’s blood type protects him/her from any other infection? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done Our family doctor recommended cycling as the best all-round exercise. slightly /slahyt-li/ [adverb] – a little My brother is slightly taller than me. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a disease in a part of your…
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Two new studies recommend that people with blood type O may have a lower chance of Coronavirus infection other critical illnesses

2020年11月2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 your blood type is? Who has blood type O in your family? 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。 research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding The research is about the new found animal’s background. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need All meals were provided in the meeting yesterday. type /tahyp/ [noun] – a particular group of people or things that share similar characteristics and form…
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Canada launches new COVID-19 gargle test in British Columbia

2020年10月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nasal /NEY-zuhl/ [adjective] – related to the nose Could you drop by the pharmacy and buy me a nasal spray when you go out later? administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] – to give something to someone We have to make sure to administer anyone with the vaccine regardless of age. saline /SEY-leen/ [adjective] – containing or consisting of salt A saline gargle is proven to be more effective in killing bacteria. transmission /trans-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a process by which an illness is spread from one person or thing to another Lockdown is necessary to delay the transmission of…
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Canada launches new COVID-19 gargle test in British Columbia

2020年10月2日

歯の治療をしてうがいをする女性

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you immediately go see a doctor if you have symptoms of a certain disease? Why or why not? What is the importance of getting oneself tested for a disease? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gargle /GAHR-guhl/ [noun] – the action of rinsing one’s mouth and throat with a medicated solution Use this gargle twice a day to cleanse your mouth and throat. accurate /AK-yer-it/ [adjective] – correct, exact, and without any mistakes How can we be sure if the test result is accurate? conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize…
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Canada launches new COVID-19 gargle test in British Columbia

2020年10月2日

歯の治療をしてうがいをする女性

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 gotten yourself tested for COVID-19? How often do you go to see a doctor? 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 Nina suffered from a deadly disease. collect /kuh-LEKT/ [verb] – to bring something together from different places or over a period of time Could you please collect all the test papers from the students? officer /OF-fuh-ser/ [noun] – a person who has a…
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