Notes:
hardship 苦難;
cholera: コレラ;
death toll: 死者;
preventable 予防可能な，避けられる;
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Haiti is a country that has experienced much pain and hardship. Last year they had a terrible earthquake which killed around 300,000 people and destroyed more than 100,000 buildings. This year they are troubled again by problems which are related to the terrible earthquake. Cholera has already killed over 500 people. Recently, the death tolls have averaged around 50 deaths each day. This is a terrible situation made worse because it is completely preventable.　(by Prof. Simon Smith)
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In December last year, the upper Midwest in the US got a lot of snow -17 inches in less than 24 hours. It closed highways and delayed flights, but more than that, it caused the Metrodome roof to collapse. It was both amazing and shocking. The Metrodome is a huge indoor stadium where the Minnesota Vikings, a professional team, play football even when the temperature is -20 outside! The Metrodome also hosts events like car races and shows. It’s an iconic building, and it’s in a place where it snows all the time. That’s one reason why the roof collapse was surprising! (by Prof Carmella Lieske)
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