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Bird flu in raw milk leads to cat deaths in California

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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 have any pets? Have you ever heard of animals getting sick from food or drinks? 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。 produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make or create something The factory produced thousands of toys every year. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something The soup contains a blend of fresh herbs and vegetables for extra flavor. owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something The owner of the restaurant greeted the guests at the door. blind /blahynd/ [adjective] – unable to…
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Bird flu in raw milk leads to cat deaths in California

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the state of being subjected to something, especially something harmful or dangerous The workers wore protective gear to minimize their exposure to toxic chemicals at the construction site. contaminated /kuhn-TA-muh-nay-tuhd/ [adjective] – made impure or harmful by the addition of something unclean or harmful The restaurant had to close temporarily after it was found that their food was contaminated with bacteria. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization Local officials met to discuss the impact of the recent storm on the community. compensation /kom-puhn-SEY-shuhn/…
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Neuralink advances brain-computer interface technology, successfully implants devices in three people

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about machines being connected to human brains? Why do you think scientists are working on linking brains to machines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to state or show that something is definitely true or correct The teacher confirmed that the test would be on Friday. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something The nurse explained the procedure before giving the injection. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity…
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Neuralink advances brain-computer interface technology, successfully implants devices in three people

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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 about machines being connected to human brains? Are scientists working on linking brains to machines to help people? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to tell people something officially, especially about a plan or decision The teacher announced the test results after lunch. report /ri-PAWRT/ [verb] – to give information about something that happened She reported the missing items to the manager. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better He wants to improve his English skills by practicing every day. insert…
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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about wildfires and how they spread? How might technology help firefighters in dangerous situations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action to solve a problem or improve a situation The school started an initiative to clean up the local park. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say that something is caused by something else Experts attribute the success of the project to teamwork. technological /tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to or using technology Technological advancements have made our lives more convenient….
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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage

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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 how wildfires spread? Can technology help firefighters in dangerous situations? 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。 progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something over time The project is making great progress each week. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly The wildfire spread through the forest in just hours. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about a possible danger or problem She warned him about the storm. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen later than…
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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastation /dev-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – great destruction or damage over a large area The storm caused massive devastation, leaving many people without homes. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse The lack of clean water exacerbated the spread of disease in the village. manuscript /MAN-yuh-skript/ [noun] – a writer’s original copy of a book, article, or document before it is published The author submitted the final manuscript of his novel to the publisher. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more extreme The government plans to intensify efforts to…
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Mass evacuations underway as devastating fire sweeps Hollywood Hills

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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 causes fires in forests or cities? Would you have a plan if firefighters couldn’t stop a fire in your area? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury that causes something to become worse or less useful The storm caused a lot of damage to homes. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move or extend over a large area. The fire spread quickly through the dry forest. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the state or situation of something The conditions for hiking…
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Mass evacuations underway as devastating fire sweeps Hollywood Hills

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons a fire might start in a forest or city? What would you do if firefighters weren’t able to stop a fire in your area? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncontrollably /uhn-kuhn-TROW-luh-blee/ [adverb] – in a way that cannot be controlled or stopped The fire spread uncontrollably across the dry land. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal The team developed a new strategy to win the game. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – a person who has a lot of knowledge…
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