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 the health effects of artificial sweeteners?
- Do you think artificial sweeteners are a healthier option than sugar?
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。
- link /lingk /
- promote /pruh-MOHT/
- publish /PUHB-lish /
- heart attack /hahrt uh-TAK/
- updated /UHP-day-tuhd/
[noun] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas
She found a link between smoking and lung cancer in her research.
[verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something
The company hired a famous actor to promote their new product.
[verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper
The author will publish her latest novel next month.
[noun] – a sudden and sometimes fatal occurrence of heart failure
He had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.
[adjective] – having the latest information or improvements
The app provides updated weather forecasts every hour.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found a link between a commonly used artificial sweetener and an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This sweetener, often promoted as a zero-calorie sugar substitute, is popular among those cutting their sugar intake. However, these findings make us wonder if it’s safe and if it might harm our health. In this article, we’ll delve into what the research tells us—who conducted the study, why it’s significant, when it was published, and how it impacts our understanding of artificial sweeteners. A Cleveland Clinic study in February 2023 hinted at a link between a common artificial sweetener in processed foods and heart attacks and strokes. While more research is needed to confirm this, it highlights the need for moderation in using artificial sweeteners for heart-conscious individuals. This study warns about artificial sweetener risks, urging informed, cautious consumption. It underscores healthy choices and staying updated as people cut sugar, emphasizing the need to be mindful of health impacts.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found a link between a commonly used artificial sweetener and an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
- The sweetener mentioned in the article is always promoted as a zero-calorie sugar substitute.
- The Cleveland Clinic study in February 2023 confirmed a direct link between the mentioned artificial sweetener and heart attacks and strokes.
- The article encourages people to use artificial sweeteners without any concern for their health.
- The article highlights the importance of moderation when using artificial sweeteners for individuals who care about heart health.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| link | promote | publish | heart attack | updated |
- Please ensure your contact information is always ______ in our system.
- The internet provides a quick and easy ______ to information from around the world.
- It’s important to ______ healthy eating habits among children.
- The newspaper ______ an article about the recent political developments.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of ______.