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The mystery behind taurine in energy drinks

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blend /blend/ [noun] – a mixture of different things or styles In the kitchen, the chef carefully prepared a delicious smoothie by combining various fruits into a perfect blend. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Lisa used a variety of colorful illustrations to enhance her presentation, making it more engaging and captivating for the audience. inclusion /in-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – the act of including someone or something as part of a group, list, etc., or a person or thing that is included The school organized an event to promote inclusion…
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The mystery behind taurine in energy drinks

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are energy drinks, and what are their main purposes or intended effects? How do energy drinks affect physical performance and cognitive function, and are these effects sustained or temporary? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result I watched the baking show on TV, and I learned the step-by-step process of making a delicious chocolate cake. balanced /BAL-uhnst / [adjective] – containing an equal amount or number of similar things or people Sarah enjoyed playing…
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The mystery behind taurine in energy drinks

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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 you ever consumed an energy drink? Do you find energy drinks to be effective in providing a boost of energy? 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。 ingredient /uhng-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Flour is an important ingredient in baking cakes and bread. damage /DA-muhj/ [noun] – harm or injury The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses in the neighborhood. performance /per-FAWR-muhns/ [noun] – the act or process of performing a task, function,…
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Troubling future for fish as ocean oxygen levels decline

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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 fish species that require high oxygen levels negatively impacted as ocean oxygen levels decline? Does the decline in ocean oxygen levels lead to a decrease in the overall fish population? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe in effect; bad The teacher had a serious expression on her face as she explained the importance of completing our homework on time. drop /drop/ [verb] – to decrease or decline The temperature is going to drop significantly tomorrow, so remember to wear a warm coat when…
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Troubling future for fish as ocean oxygen levels decline

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the significance of oxygen levels in the ocean for marine ecosystems? What are the primary factors contributing to the decline in ocean oxygen levels? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb] – to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation Despite facing many challenges, the stranded explorers used their resourcefulness and teamwork to survive in the unforgiving wilderness. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort…
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Troubling future for fish as ocean oxygen levels decline

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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 rise in pollution levels is alarming, as it poses a serious threat to the health of our environment and the living beings that inhabit it. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the polar regions, where beautiful and colorful lights dance across the night sky. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of having babies, producing young, or producing new plants Reproduction is the biological…
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Meat and seafood can now be 3D printed

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with lab-grown meat? Describe it to me. Would you eat foods created with a 3D printer? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerging /ih-MUR-jing / [adjective] – becoming known The emerging trend of remote work allows employees to have more flexibility in their schedules. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – physical and mental health and happiness, especially of a person The people in the neighborhood are very concerned for the welfare of the missing child. optimistic /op-tuh-MIS-tik/ [adjective] – hoping or believing that good things will…
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Meat and seafood can now be 3D printed

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivated /KUHL-tuh-vey-tid/ [adjective] – produced or grown in a controlled environment, typically through tissue engineering or cell culture techniques The company specialized in the production of cultivated meat, using cell culture techniques to create sustainable and ethical alternatives. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be like someone or something The pattern on the carpet resembles a swirling wave, adding a sense of movement to the room. texture /TEKS-cher/ [noun] – the quality of something that can be decided by touch; the degree to which something is rough or smooth, or soft or hard The…
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