Monthly Archive: October 2023

Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The student’s poor performance in the first exam had a subsequent impact on their overall grade for the course. guideline /GAHYD-lahyn/ [noun] – information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be The travel agency gave us guidelines on what to pack and how to prepare for the trip. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way The athlete’s consistent training and healthy lifestyle contributed to their exceptional performance in the competition. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun]…
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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you exercise? What’s your favorite routine? Do you get enough sleep? How do you feel about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way The goal of the new legislation is to regulate the sale and consumption of tobacco products for public health reasons. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Adding spices and herbs can enhance the flavor of a dish. underlying /UHN-der-lahy-ing/ [adjective] – real but not…
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Heatwave impact – Summer’s new face

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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。 Is the weather feeling extremely hot now compared to before? Do you know what the climate crisis is? 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。 coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to or close to the sea We decided to go for a swim in the calm waters of the coast. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. The company implemented various measures to reduce its carbon footprint. canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water…
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Heatwave impact – Summer’s new face

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the climate crisis? What is the average temperature during the summer in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering The country is currently facing an economic crisis with high unemployment rates. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree The hurricane caused extreme damage to the coastal towns, with houses completely destroyed. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The stars were so bright that they were visible even from the city center….
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Heatwave impact – Summer’s new face

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The company achieved unprecedented success with its latest product launch, breaking all previous sales records. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – seriousness The severity of the storm led to widespread power outages and significant property damage. irreversible /ir-i-VUR-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – not possible to change; impossible to return to a previous condition The damage caused by the earthquake was irreversible, leaving the town in ruins and displacing its residents. swiftly /SWIFT-lee/ [adverb] – describes the manner or way in which an action is done, emphasizing speed or…
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Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago

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©Nicola Colombo/Getty Images 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。 Would you like to travel to a remote and awe-inspiring island? Do you know what an archipelago is? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken We are excited to visit the beautiful city of Paris as our next holiday destination. custom /KUHS-tuhm/ [noun] – a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time It is a tradition to wear colorful costumes during the…
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Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago

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©Nicola Colombo/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. faraway /FAHR-uh-WEY/ [adjective] – a long way away I love reading adventure stories that transport me to faraway lands filled with mystical creatures and ancient treasures. scatter /SKAT-er/ [verb] – The children gleefully scattered colorful confetti into the air, watching as it floated and spread in all directions, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere. After the strong wind blew through the park, leaves were scattered everywhere, creating a colorful and vibrant carpet on the ground. untouched /uhn-TUHCHT/ [adjective] – not changed or spoiled in any way The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu have…
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