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Scientists win Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you imagine vaccines playing a role in global health efforts and disease prevention? Have you heard of the ‘Nobel Prize’? Can you envision how the Nobel Prize influences advancements and recognition in science, literature, peace efforts, and other fields? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is crucial to double-check the safety measures before starting any experiment in the laboratory. committee /kuh-MIT-ee/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
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 believe vaccines play a crucial role in global health efforts and disease prevention? Do you think the Nobel Prize significantly influences advancements and recognition in science, literature, peace efforts, and other fields? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences Albert Einstein is regarded as one of the greatest scientists of all time due to his contributions to the theory of relativity. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a very small organism that causes disease in…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hail /heyl/ [verb] – to publicly praise or show approval for a person or an achievement After their groundbreaking research was published, scientists and experts from around the world hailed their work as a major advancement in the field of medicine. fundamentally /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl-ee/ [adverb] – in a basic and important way The success of any relationship is fundamentally built on trust and communication. pioneer /pahy-uh-NEER/ [verb] – to be one of the first people to do something Marie Curie pioneered the field of radiology with her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. infectious /in-FEK-shuhs/ [adjective] – (of a…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
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A new pangolin species emerges in the fight against extinction
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – a specific administrative region or territory within a country The province of Cebu is known for its ancient Spanish forts, incredible marine parks, mouthwatering food, and thriving business parks. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known The scientist’s groundbreaking discovery was a revelation in the field of medicine. structural /STRUHK-cher-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the way in which parts of a system or object are arranged The engineer examined the structural integrity of the bridge before approving its use….
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A new pangolin species emerges in the fight against extinction
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know about pangolins? Is illegal trading of animals or poaching a widespread issue in your country? Which specific animals are commonly targeted in such activities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other Dolphins and whales belong to the same species known as cetaceans. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings,…
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A new pangolin species emerges in the fight against extinction
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 seen a pangolin in person? Is illegal trading of animals or poaching a widespread issue in your country? 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。 hunt /huhnt/ [verb] – to chase and try to catch and kill an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit They planned to hunt deer in the early morning hours. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at a time that started not long ago I recently started a new job at a tech company. attach /uh-TACH/ [verb] – to…
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A new pangolin species emerges in the fight against extinction
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AI transforms global waste management in response to crisis
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 you familiar with any AI technologies that help with waste management? Would you support the use of AI in waste management? 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。 track /trak/ [verb] – to follow the movement or progress of something or someone The wildlife conservation team uses GPS collars to track the movements of endangered species in their natural habitats. effort /EF-ert/ [EF-ert] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something She put a lot of effort into preparing for her upcoming exam. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to…
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