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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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Meat and seafood can now be 3D printed

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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 you familiar with lab-grown meat? If you were given the opportunity, would you try it? 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。 process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result The hiring process involves reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and checking references. muscle /MUHS-uhl / [noun] – a tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body The slow cooking process allowed the pork shoulder muscle to become tender and juicy taste /teyst/ [verb] –…
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Compact space kitchen set to provide healthy and flavorful foods to astronauts

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©Nonfiction Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiate /ih-NISH-ee-ey/ [verb] – to cause something to begin The fitness coach initiated the workout session, showing us proper form and technique. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method The introduction of a new technology brought about an era of innovation, revolutionizing the way people communicate. appetite /AP-i-tahyt/ [noun] – the feeling that you want to eat food The restaurant’s extensive menu catered to a variety of appetites, offering options for both vegetarian and meat lovers. humanity /hyoo-MAN-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality or condition of being human The artist’s painting…
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Compact space kitchen set to provide healthy and flavorful foods to astronauts

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©Nonfiction Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of food do you think astronauts eat in space? Can you survive eating only preserved and flavorless food for a long time? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – an event to celebrate or introduce something new The famous tech company launched a new smartphone powered by AI. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a flight into space The astronauts embarked on a daring mission to explore an uncharted region of space. psychological /sahy-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl / [adjective] – relating to the human mind and…
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Compact space kitchen set to provide healthy and flavorful foods to astronauts

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©Nonfiction 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 astronauts eat the same food as we do when they are in space? Can you survive eating only preserved and flavorless food for a long time? 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。 solve /solv/ [verb] – to find an answer to a problem The detective tirelessly worked to solve the mysterious murder case. system /SIS-tuhm/ [SIS-tuhm] – a set of connected things or devices that operate together The computer operating system underwent regular updates and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and security. enjoyable /en-JOI-uh-buhl/ [adjective]…
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Breakthrough medical implants help paralyzed man walk again

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©Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne via telegraph.co.uk Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does it mean if a person is paralyzed? Do you think there’s hope for people with physical immobility? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The surgeon relied on a specialized medical device to perform the delicate procedure. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to send out or broadcast a signal The satellite dish receives and transmits signals from space. command /kuh-MAND/ [noun] – an…
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