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Study expands understanding of Neanderthal DNA in Eurasian populations

2023年12月23日

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©JOE MCNALLY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION 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 curious about people who lived in ancient times, similar to early humans? Do you know about DNA and its significance in genetic 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time After years of dedicated research, the archaeologist finally discovered the hidden tomb of an ancient pharaoh. ancient /EYN-shuhnt / [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time…
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Study expands understanding of Neanderthal DNA in Eurasian populations

2023年12月23日

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©JOE MCNALLY, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about the people who lived in ancient times, similar to early humans? What do you know about DNA and its significance in genetic research? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include someone or something as an important part The documentary will feature interviews with leading experts in the field, providing valuable insights into the topic at hand. interact /in-ter-AKT/ [verb] – to communicate or engage with someone or something During the workshop, participants…
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GSK’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise for a broader age group in the RSV battle

2023年12月22日

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©Leon Neal/Getty Images/FILE Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a vaccine is, and how do you think it works? Why might vaccines be important in healthcare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medical /MED-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to the treatment of illness and injuries Doctors and nurses provide medical care to people when they are sick or injured. availability /uh-vey-luh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something can be bought, used, or reached, or how much it can be The availability of fresh fruits and vegetables depends on the season and the local market….
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GSK’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise for a broader age group in the RSV battle

2023年12月22日

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©Leon Neal/Getty Images/FILE 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 vaccine is? Have you ever heard about the importance of vaccines for staying healthy? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The flu is a contagious disease that can make people feel very sick. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something or to not prevent something from happening The teacher will allow the students…
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GSK’s Arexvy vaccine shows promise for a broader age group in the RSV battle

2023年12月22日

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©Leon Neal/Getty Images/FILE Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing Despite their best efforts to combat the spread of the virus, the number of cases continued to rise. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance that is put into the body of a person or animal to protect them from a disease by causing them to produce antibodies Scientists have been working tirelessly to develop a vaccine for the new strain of the flu. underlying /UHN-der-lahy-ing/ [adjective] – real but not immediately obvious The underlying issue in the…
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A miniature whale fossil discovery sheds light on ancient seas

2023年12月21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 think the scientists found something important in the old oceans of Earth? Have you ever come across a fossil of a miniature whale? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er / [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The archaeologists were excited to discover a hidden chamber within the ancient pyramid. Earth /urth / [noun] – the planet third in order of distance from the sun, between Venus and Mars; the world on which we live The astronauts…
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A miniature whale fossil discovery sheds light on ancient seas

2023年12月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. miniature /MIN-ee-uh-cher/ [adjective] – used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object A meticulously preserved miniature seahorse fossil has been unveiled by researchers, a revelation that is poised to transform our comprehension of ancient coastal ecosystems. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example The research highlights the significance of this tiny dinosaur specimen in expanding our understanding of the delicate dynamics within ancient ecosystems. prevailing /pri-VEY-ling/ [adjective] – existing in a particular place or at a particular time In contrast to the prevailing belief…
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