Teen sleep problem raises concerns in the United States
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Teen sleep problem raises concerns in the United States
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 felt tired during class due to a lack of sleep? Do you use a phone or watch shows before going to sleep? 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。 concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something important The noise outside was a big concern for Anna. solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a way to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation The teacher gave a solution to the hard question. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – using electricity and small parts to work, like computers…
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5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Southern California; Elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park display protective behavior
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – a disturbance that interrupts normal activities The earthquake caused a disruption in the daily activities of the community. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual or remarkable The elephant’s behavior was extraordinary, showing intelligence and protection. vibration /vahy-BREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rapid back-and-forth movement The vibrations from the earthquake were felt in nearby buildings. instinctively /in-STINGK-tiv-lee/ [adverb] – done without thought or planning, based on a natural feeling or reaction The elephants instinctively gathered around their young after the tremors. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to decide or conclude something after considering all facts…
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5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Southern California; Elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park display protective behavior
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about animals reacting during natural disasters? What animals have you heard of protecting others in times of danger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] – a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing destruction The earthquake caused buildings to shake and cracks appeared in the ground. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a way that is worth attention She made a remarkable discovery that changed the way we think about space. intelligence /in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the ability to learn, understand,…
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5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Southern California; Elephants at San Diego Zoo Safari Park display protective behavior
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 animals react during natural disasters? Have you heard of animals protecting others during times of danger? 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。 surround /suh-ROUND/ [verb] – to be all around something or someone The teacher asked students to surround the desk for a meeting. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover or notice something Dogs can detect the scent of food from far away. calf /kaf/ [noun] – a young animal, especially a cow or elephant The calf followed its mother through the field. herd /hurd/ [noun] – a…
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Pig kidney transplant reaches 130 days in landmark xenotransplant case
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Pig kidney transplant reaches 130 days in landmark xenotransplant case
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 think animals can help save human lives? Do you think you could trust a doctor trying something never done before? 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。 sign /sahyn/ [noun] – a thing that shows something is happening or may happen The teacher noticed signs of stress in her students before the exam. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] – a person receiving medical treatment The patient recovered quickly after the surgery. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something This case of food poisoning helped improve safety…
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Pig kidney transplant reaches 130 days in landmark xenotransplant case
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Imagine you are a scientist. What kind of invention would you make to help people? What do you think is more important—trying something new to save a life or staying with only safe, known treatments? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – based on new ideas or methods and not yet proven The team is testing an experimental vaccine to stop the spread of the virus. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a lack of something needed The city faced a shortage of clean water after the storm. currently…
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Pig kidney transplant reaches 130 days in landmark xenotransplant case
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dialysis /dahy-AL-uh-sis/ [noun] – a medical process that removes waste, salt, and extra water from the blood when the kidneys cannot After his kidney disease got worse, he had to go on dialysis three times a week. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time or recurring frequently, especially related to illness The team is working on new treatments for chronic respiratory conditions. potent /POHT-nt/ [adjective] – having great power, influence, or effect The scientist developed a potent new drug to fight the virus. immunosuppressing /uh-myoo-noh-suh-PREH-sing/ [adjective] – weakening or preventing the activity of the…
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