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Researchers launch revelatory trials to mitigate long-term damage from Autoimmune Encephalitis

2025年12月6日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arcane /ahr-KEYN/ [adjective] – mysterious and difficult to understand The old map had many arcane symbols that explorers tried to understand. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad Doctors tried to mitigate the pain with a new type of medicine. revelatory /ri-VEL-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – showing something that was not known before The report was revelatory, giving surprising facts about the environment. consolidate /kuhn-SOL-i-deyt/ [verb] – to bring things together so they become stronger or easier to manage The company plans to consolidate its offices into one building. discerning /dih-SUR-ning/ [adjective] –…
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Researchers launch revelatory trials to mitigate long-term damage from Autoimmune Encephalitis

2025年12月6日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What serious illnesses have been discussed in the news recently? If something was discussed, what made it important? If nothing comes to mind, what kind of health news do you usually notice? What conditions do you know that affect the brain or memory? If you know one, what symptoms are usually seen? If not, what symptom do you think would be difficult to notice? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salutary /SAL-yuh-ter-ee/ [adjective] – causing improvement; beneficial The new study had a salutary effect on the team’s safety plan. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/…
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Researchers launch revelatory trials to mitigate long-term damage from Autoimmune Encephalitis

2025年12月6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。 Have any serious illnesses been discussed in the news recently? Do you know any conditions that affect the brain or memory? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed The student made a notable improvement in class today. insightful /IN-sahyt-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing a clear and deep understanding of a complicated problem The teacher gave an insightful comment during the meeting. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – organized so that the parts relate well to each other The class followed a structured…
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Funding cuts halt 383 U.S. clinical studies, impacting over 74,000 volunteers

2025年11月30日

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©AP Photo/Federica Narancio, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What medical studies have you heard about before? If so, what was the study about? If not, what study would you like to learn about? What health problems do people in your country often talk about?If so, why do people talk about them? If not, what health topic interests Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conspicuous /kuhn-SPIK-yoo-uhs/ [adjective ] – very easy to see or notice The bright sign was conspicuous, so everyone saw it quickly. sudden /SUHD-n/ [adjective] – a sudden noise made the students look…
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Funding cuts halt 383 U.S. clinical studies, impacting over 74,000 volunteers

2025年11月30日

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©AP Photo/Federica Narancio, File 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 heard about any medical study before? Do people in your country often talk about health problems? 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。 significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The test showed a significant change. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good sleep is crucial for health. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very serious The town had severe rain yesterday. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – enough or satisfactory The class needs adequate chairs today. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – involving many parts; not simple…
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Funding cuts halt 383 U.S. clinical studies, impacting over 74,000 volunteers

2025年11月30日

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©AP Photo/Federica Narancio, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – the most noticeable or important part of something The most salient idea in her report helped everyone understand the problem quickly. precipitate /pri-SIP-i-teyt/ [adjective] – happening suddenly or sooner than expected The company faced a precipitate drop in sales after the sudden announcemen untenable /uhn-TEN-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – cannot be supported or defended; impossible to continue The plan became untenable because the team lacked enough time and tools. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible result of an action, especially one that is not obvious The new rule had a…
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ISS celebrates 25 years of continuous human presence

2025年11月20日

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©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read about astronauts working in space? If so, what did they do there? If not, what do you think they do? Do you know any countries that have sent people to space? If so, which ones? If not, which country do you think could? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The artist’s skill is remarkable for someone so young. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – central and important The teacher played a pivotal…
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