Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep
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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep
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
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
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
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
©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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Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago
©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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Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago
©Nicola Colombo/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What qualities or features make a destination qualify as a remote paradise? Why do remote paradises often evoke a sense of awe and wonder in people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away The children stared at the distant mountain peaks, their colorful flags waving in the wind. breathtaking /BRETH-tey-king/ [adjective] – extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising As Sarah reached the top of the hill, she couldn’t believe her eyes—the view was absolutely breathtaking! tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief, principle, or way…
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