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Food color shapes perception
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 think bright colors make food look more delicious? Have you ever avoided a food because of its color? 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。 century /noun/ [SEN-chuh-ree] – a period of 100 years In the 20th century, technology advanced rapidly, changing how people communicated. attractive /uh-TRAK-tiv/ [adjective] – pleasing or appealing to the senses or mind The city built an attractive park with colorful flowers and fountains. seem /seem/ [verb] – to give the impression of being something He seems tired. judge /juhj/ [verb] – to form…
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Weight-loss medications show potential in managing unhealthy cravings
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. agonist /AG-uh-nist/ [noun] – a substance that stimulates a response when it binds to a receptor in the body The doctor explained that the drug acts as an agonist to reduce cravings. mimic /MIM-ik/ [verb] – to copy the way someone or something behaves, looks, or moves The medicine mimics natural hormones to help control appetite. satiety /suh-TAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – the feeling of being full after eating and no longer wanting more Eating fiber-rich foods helps increase satiety and reduces unnecessary snacking. dependency /dih-PEN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a state of needing something regularly, often because of addiction…
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Weight-loss medications show potential in managing unhealthy cravings
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。 Have you ever heard of medications used to help people lose weight? Have you ever tried to stop eating a favorite snack? 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。 funded /FUHN-duhd/ [adjective] – provided with money for a specific purpose The school received a funded project to buy new books. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine something carefully to learn the facts The police will investigate the missing phone. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount or importance He ate a substantial breakfast before school. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to…
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Weight-loss medications show potential in managing unhealthy cravings
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do when you want to stop a bad habit? If you could invent a medicine to help people, what would it do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. examine /ig-ZAM-in/ [verb] – to look at or study something carefully to understand it better The doctor will examine your eyes to check if you need glasses. imitate /IM-i-teyt/ [verb] – to copy someone’s actions, speech, or behavior The little boy tried to imitate his father by wearing the same hat. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control or adjust something…
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Weight-loss medications show potential in managing unhealthy cravings
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Scientists uncover secret to boiling the perfect egg
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chalky /CHAW-kee/ [adjective] – dry, crumbly, and powdery in texture The overcooked potatoes had a chalky texture, making them less enjoyable to eat. velvety /VEL-vi-tee/ [adjective] – smooth, soft, and rich in texture or appearance The chef’s new technique ensured a velvety texture in the chocolate mousse, making it a favorite among the judges. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the length of time something lasts The duration of the online course was extended to accommodate students who needed more time to complete assignments. avian /EY-vee-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to birds Scientists are studying avian migration patterns to…
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Scientists uncover secret to boiling the perfect egg
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Scientists uncover secret to boiling the perfect egg
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 think cooking is more about skill or following steps? Would you be willing to wait longer for a better-cooked egg? 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – a measure of how hot or cold something is The researchers measured the temperature of the ocean to track climate changes. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something Scientists are testing a new method for recycling plastic waste efficiently. involve /in-VOLV/ [verb] – to include something as a necessary part The training program involves…
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Scientists uncover secret to boiling the perfect egg
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes a boiled egg taste good? What do you think is more important in cooking—speed or quality? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. yolk /yohk/ [noun] – the yellow part of an egg that contains nutrients The baker carefully separated the yolk from the white to make a fluffy meringue. undercooked /uhn-dr-KUKT/ [adjective] – not cooked enough or not fully cooked The chef sent the steak back to the grill because it was undercooked and still raw in the middle. unevenly /uh-NEE-vuhn-lee/ [adverb] – in an…
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