Monthly Archive: May 2023

Protein Powders: Are They Right for You?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the benefits of using powder supplements? What should a person know before starting a powder supplement regimen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recovery /ri-KUHV-uh-ree / [noun] – the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury After injuring his leg, he took a week off from running to allow for a proper recovery. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose She made sure to drink adequate water throughout the day to prevent dehydration. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make…
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Netflix to double down on South Korea with $2.5B investment

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you stream movies and other shows through Netflix? What are your favorite shows? Are you familiar with K-dramas and other Korean shows? Do you enjoy watching them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt/ [noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something, or the fact of promising something The president’s commitment to reducing crime rates in the city has led to the implementation of several new policies and programs. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Access to clean water is crucial for the survival of…
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Netflix to double down on South Korea with $2.5B investment

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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 watch movies and other TV shows on Netflix? Are you familiar with TV shows and movies from South Korea? 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 something or bring something into existence The bakery down the street produces fresh bread every morning. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of money The customer paid the full amount in cash, including the tax and service charge. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] – to make something exist The children used their imaginations to create a fort out…
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Netflix to double down on South Korea with $2.5B investment

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. establishment /ih-STAB-lish-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of starting or creating something, for example, an organization The establishment of a new business requires a lot of hard work and dedication from the founders. view /vyoo/ [verb] – to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something She is viewed as a strong queen, despite her origins. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The government finally acknowledged the need for reform after a wave of protests across the country. crackdown /KRAK-doun/ [noun] –…
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Study links frequent fried food consumption to higher risk of anxiety and depression

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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 like eating fried foods? Are you familiar with anxiety and depression? 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。 compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things It is unfair to compare the achievements of two individuals who have had entirely different life experiences and opportunities. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider My friend suggested that we go to the new Italian restaurant in town, hinting that he might have…
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Study links frequent fried food consumption to higher risk of anxiety and depression

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something The teacher will evaluate the students’ performance based on their final exam results and class participation. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place The photographer wore gloves to avoid skin exposure to the chemicals used in the darkroom. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of taking in and using food, or the scientific study of this The nutrition label on the back of the…
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Study links frequent fried food consumption to higher risk of anxiety and depression

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which fried foods do you enjoy the most? Do you have a healthy diet? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to think about something as being connected to something else The child has associated the sound of the doorbell with the arrival of the mailman. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future She felt a knot in her stomach and a sense of anxiety as she waited…
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