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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a parasite? Which organisms do you know are parasitic in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infect /in-FEKT/ [verb] – to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant The contagious disease began to infect people in neighboring villages. possess /puh-ZES/ [verb] – to have or own something, or to have a particular quality The old house possesses a certain charm and character. gene /jeen/ [noun] – a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behaviour, etc. of an individual plant or…
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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intriguing /in-TREE-ging/ [adjective] – very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious The novel had an intriguing plot that kept readers hooked until the end. cricket /KRIK-it / [noun] – a brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together The cricket’s rhythmic chirping adds to the ambiance of the night. slender /SLEN-der/ [adjective] – thin and delicate The slender bridge swayed gently in the breeze. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many parts and being difficult to understand or find an answer to Understanding the complexity of the…
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Peculiar parasitic worms found to lack genes common in other organisms

2023年11月15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 a parasite is? Have you seen an actual parasite? 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。 host /hohst/ [noun] – a plant or animal that another plant or animal lives on as a parasite Dogs can be a host for various intestinal parasites. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to work or operate Without electricity, many modern devices cannot function properly. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – If a living thing adapts, it changes slightly over time so it can continue to exist in a particular environment He quickly adapted…
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Study advances genetic engineering of pig organs

2023年11月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part of something larger The architect incorporated sustainable features, seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with eco-friendly technologies. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse The family organized an intervention to help their loved one overcome their struggles with addiction and guide them towards a path of recovery and healing. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get During the drought, there was a…
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Study advances genetic engineering of pig organs

2023年11月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about organ transplants? What animal do you think shares similarities with humans, particularly in terms of organ transplantation and medical research? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test to discover how safe, effective, etc. a product is After extensive laboratory testing, the new vaccine is now ready for its first human trial to assess its safety and effectiveness. breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a…
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Study advances genetic engineering of pig organs

2023年11月11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 you heard about the recent breakthrough in organ transplantation involving genetically engineered animal organs? Do you believe that there is an animal that shares similarities with humans in terms of organ transplantation and medical research? 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper The author was excited to publish his debut novel, hoping to share his story with a wider audience. approach /uh-PROHCH/…
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New research confirms ancient human footprints in New Mexico dating back 21,000–23,000 years

2023年11月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you think about ancient human footprints, what thoughts or questions come to mind? What do you imagine these footprints might reveal about the past? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. presence /PREZ-uhns/ [noun] – the fact that someone or something is in a place His calming presence in the room made everyone feel at ease during the meeting. debate /dih-BEYT/ [noun] – serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part The debate on the new school policy went on for hours, with parents, teachers, and students expressing…
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New research confirms ancient human footprints in New Mexico dating back 21,000–23,000 years

2023年11月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret or a fact that is made known The revelation of the company’s financial misconduct shocked the shareholders. grain /greyn / [noun] – a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat The field was filled with golden grains of wheat ready for harvest. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt / [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way His consistent hard work and dedication led to his success in the company. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective]…
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