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How to exercise for better balance
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 play sports? How often do you go out for a walk? 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。 maintain /meyn-TEYN/ [verb] – to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less Ken is doing his best to maintain his grades this semester. shake /sheyk/ [verb] – If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so The 4-year-old child was shaking and crying. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill…
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How to exercise for better balance
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you encounter exercise/workout videos on the internet? What is physical education like in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to do this He needs better control of the baseball bat. key /kee/ [adjective] – very important and having a lot of influence on other people or things A clear plan is a key factor for success. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens…
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How to exercise for better balance
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line or parallel to each other I think the wheels of your car are out of alignment. clumsiness /KLUHM-zee-nuhs/ [noun] – behaviour that does not show any skill or thought Mia’s clumsiness often gets her into accidents. interfere /in-ter-FEER/ [verb] – If something or someone interferes with a situation or a process, it spoils it or prevents its progress I hope you won’t let this problem interfere with your studies. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part…
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There are more tree species on the planet than we originally predicted
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 believe that there are more tree species on the planet than we originally thought? Do you know one rare species? 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。 previously /PREE-vee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – before the present time or the time referred to She worked as a tour guide previously. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The museum is filled with rare and valuable items. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or…
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There are more tree species on the planet than we originally predicted
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There are more tree species on the planet than we originally predicted
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you been to a tropical forest before? Could you share something about it? What comes to mind after reading the title of the article? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other Mountain gorillas are a rare species in the wild. tropical /TROP-i-kuhl / [adjective] – extremely hot My dream is to live on a tropical island. rely on /ri-LAHY on/ [phrasal verb] – to need…
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There are more tree species on the planet than we originally predicted
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. statistical /stuh-TIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to statistics You must conduct a thorough statistical study. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – trees that are grown so that the wood from them can be used for building These trees are being cultivated for timber. combat /KOM-bat/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing Millions of dollars are being spent by the government to combat drug abuse. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method Financial analysts have detected…
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What breakfast looks like in the Philippines
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 drink tea or coffee in the morning? What time do you usually eat breakfast? 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。 energizing /EH-nur-jai-zuhng/ [gerund] – the activity of causing to have energy and be active This dance routine is really energizing me! bit /bit/ [noun] – a small piece or amount of something Bits of bacon give the pasta dish more flavor. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different My brother plays various video games. wrap /rap/ [verb] – to cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or other…
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