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Research shows mental activities may delay cognitive decline

2026年4月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – related to thinking, learning, and understanding Good sleep can improve students’ cognitive ability during exams. stimulating /STIM-yuh-ley-ting/ [adjective] – interesting and making the mind active The science museum offers many stimulating exhibits for visitors. accumulation /uh-kyoo-myuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the gradual collection or increase of something over time The accumulation of practice hours helped the athlete improve her performance. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or continuing for a long period Chronic stress can affect a student’s ability to focus in school. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem…
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Research shows mental activities may delay cognitive decline

2026年4月5日

old-doing puzzle

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 sometimes try to learn new things in your free time? Do you believe exercise can help your body and mind? 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。 memory /MEM-uh-ree/ [noun] – the ability to remember information or past events Regular practice can improve memory in students who study a new language. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – a sign that shows a person may have a disease or health problem A headache can be a symptom of stress or lack of sleep. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage activity or…
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Research shows mental activities may delay cognitive decline

2026年4月5日

old-doing puzzle

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually keep your mind active when you have free time? What kinds of hobbies help you concentrate or think more deeply? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dementia /dih-MEN-shuh/ [noun] – a medical condition that causes serious problems with memory and thinking Doctors are studying ways to prevent dementia in older adults. nerve cell /nerv sel/ [noun] – a cell in the body that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body A nerve cell sends signals that help the body move muscles. occasional /uh-KEY-zhuh-nl/…
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Offline hobbies gain popularity among young adults

2026年4月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – helpful for improving health or reducing stress Walking in nature can be a therapeutic activity after a busy week at work. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time without stopping The athlete showed constant effort during daily training before the competition. concentration /kon-suhn-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to give full attention to a task Reading a long novel requires strong concentration and patience. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the increasing progress or development of something The company gained momentum in the market after releasing a successful product. intentional /in-TEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – done…
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Offline hobbies gain popularity among young adults

2026年4月4日

knitting

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 have a hobby that you enjoy in your free time? Have you ever learned a hobby from the internet or social media? 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。 pottery /POT-uh-ree/ [noun] – the art or activity of making objects from clay The community center offers pottery classes for people who want to learn a creative hobby. craft /kraft/ [noun] – a skill or activity of making things by hand The school club teaches craft activities such as paper folding and painting. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal premieres bold “The Bride!” reimagining of classic Frankenstein story in major Hollywood production

2026年4月4日

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©Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP 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 movies? Do you watch movies in a cinema? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a story shown on a screen The movie was fun to watch. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a person who makes a film The director worked hard on the film. story /STAWR-ee/ [noun] – a description of events The story is easy to understand. people /PEE-puhl/ [noun] – persons in general Many people watched the film. actor /AK-ter/ [noun] – a person who acts…
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Offline hobbies gain popularity among young adults

2026年4月4日

knitting

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you had one extra hour of free time every day, how would you spend it? How can social media help people learn new skills or hobbies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. needlepoint /NEED-l-point/ [noun] – a craft of decorating cloth with thread using a needle The art club introduced needlepoint as a relaxing craft activity for students. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule that limits an action or activity Travel restrictions during the storm prevented visitors from entering the park. satisfaction /sat-is-FAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of happiness from…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal premieres bold “The Bride!” reimagining of classic Frankenstein story in major Hollywood production

2026年4月4日

Brix-News (16)

©Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of movies do you like to watch? Why do people enjoy watching films in theaters? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creative /kree-AY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas She is very creative when writing stories. performance /per-FAWR-muhns/ [noun] – an act of performing in front of people The performance was exciting and full of energy. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person in a story or film The main character learns an important lesson. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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