Australia approves world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia
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Australia approves world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous state because of not being safe or steady The animals lived in a precarious place after the forest fire. salutary /SAL-yuh-ter-ee/ [adjective] – causing improvement of behavior or character The warning gave a salutary lesson about driving more carefully. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse Cutting more trees can exacerbate the problem of flooding. galvanize /GAL-vuh-nahyz/ [verb] – to excite or cause someone to act The speech helped galvanize people to join the campaign. inexorable /in-EK-ser-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – continuing without any possibility…
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Australia approves world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia
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 ever heard about koalas before? Can diseases affect animals? 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。 remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The child made a remarkable drawing with bright red colors. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become greater, more serious, or more extreme. The wind will intensify before the big storm arrives. constructive /kuhn-struhk-TIV/ [adjective] – useful and likely to improve or build something The teacher gave constructive advice to help the student learn. advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition…
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful Too much sugar has a deleterious effect on children’s health. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad worse Lack of clean water can exacerbate health problems in poor areas. perpetuate /per-PECH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to make something such as a bad situation continue for a long time High prices can perpetuate poverty in many communities. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – The salient facts are the most important and noticeable ones. The most salient point in the report was about rising costs. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in…
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption
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 sweet drinks or desserts popular in your country? Do people face health or comfort problems when the weather becomes very hot? 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。 persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of The persistent rain kept children from playing outside. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and affecting many people The widespread use of phones makes communication very easy. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or of noticeable importance The project required a considerable amount…
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sweet drinks or desserts are popular in your country? If so, which ones are common? If not, what do you think people like? What happens to people when the weather becomes very hot? If so, what examples can you share? If not, what do you think may happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. predominant /pri-DOM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective ] – more important or common than others Rice is the predominant food in many Asian countries. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Babies are vulnerable to…
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe
©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag 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 small living things in the ocean give oxygen? Does the sea change when it gets hotter than normal? 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。 crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good sleep is crucial for health. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, or damage The storm caused severe damage to houses. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be avoided It is inevitable that winter will arrive. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate The clock…
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe
©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The sudden drop in temperature was alarming for the farmers. incontrovertible /in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to doubt because of being obviously true The teacher gave incontrovertible proof that the student was present in class. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every leaf on the tree. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city experienced unprecedented snowfall last winter. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect…
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