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Australia takes bold steps to ban e-cigarettes

2023年7月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reform /ri-FAWRM / [noun] – an improvement or set of improvements made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective The proposed healthcare reform aims to make medical services more accessible to all citizens. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use I bought a pack of disposable diapers for my baby’s convenience. addictive /uh-DIK-tiv/ [adjective] – An addictive activity or food is one that you cannot stop doing or eating once you have started Many people find online shopping addictive, often…
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Activists push to free bears from bile farms

2023年7月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing negotiations between the two governments aim to resolve the territorial dispute. surrender /suh-REN-der/ [verb] – to give something to somebody in authority The traveler had to surrender their liquids and gels at the airport security checkpoint. legitimate /li-JIT-uh-mit/ [adjective] – approved or legally allowed The website displayed a legitimate security certificate, indicating that it was safe to enter personal information. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition…
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Activists push to free bears from bile farms

2023年7月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is traditional Chinese medicine? Which animals do you know of that are used in this practice? Did you know that bile is collected from bears to be used as medicine? Would you be open to trying it? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surgery /SUR-juh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when a medical operation involving cutting open the body is performed on someone The surgeon performed a delicate surgery to repair a torn ligament in the athlete’s knee. profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – making or likely to make…
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Activists push to free bears from bile farms

2023年7月26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。 Did you know that bear bile is used as medicine? Would you be willing to be treated with bear bile? 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。 rescue /RES-kyoo/ [verb] – to help someone or something out of a dangerous, harmful, or unpleasant situation The stranded cat was stuck on a tree branch until a kind neighbor climbed up to rescue it. cruel /KROO-uhl/ [KROO-uhl] – extremely unkind and unpleasant and causing pain to people or animals intentionally It was cruel of him to tease and mock his classmates for…
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Horrifying train crashes due to signal failure

2023年7月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Does your area have a well-developed transportation system? Please provide details about its features and efficiency. Have you ever heard of a major transportation accident in your country? Why did it happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. signal /SIG-nl / [noun] – an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or an order The flashing red light served as a signal for drivers to stop at the intersection. occurred /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen The earthquake occurred in the…
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Horrifying train crashes due to signal failure

2023年7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。 Have you ever been involved in a road accident? Are you satisfied with the safety of the transportation system 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。 clearing /KLEEUH-ruhng/ [gerund] – the act of clearing or the process of making something unobstructed or free from obstacles. The volunteers help in the clearing of litter and fallen leaves. track /trak/ [trak] – one or a pair of parallel metal bars on which trains travel. The train smoothly glided along the tracks. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] – the fact of not…
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Horrifying train crashes due to signal failure

2023年7月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] – to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time The athlete continued running despite sustaining a leg injury during the race. deceased /dih-SEEST/ [adjective] – dead The family gathered to remember their deceased relatives and share stories about their lives. grim /grim / [adjective] – worrying, without hope The news of their team’s defeat brought a grim expression to their faces. attribute /uh-tTRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing She attributes her success to hard work and perseverance. accountable /uh-KOUN-tuh-buhl/…
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