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Less sitting can make you live longer

2019年4月17日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like to exercise? Do you think it’s important to move more? Vocabulary: stay /stey/ [verb] to spend some time in a place, in a situation, with a person or group My dog is staying under my bed. worse /wurs/ [adjective] bad or ill in a greater or higher degree Using cellphones for a long time is worse than reading books in a dim light. health /helth/ [noun] the general condition of the body or mind His grandfather’s health is getting better. exercise /ek-ser-sahyz/ [noun] physical activity that you do to make your body strong and healthy Exercise is one of the best ways to be healthy….
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Less sitting can make you live longer

2019年4月17日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Which do you prefer, sleeping or exercising? Will it be better if we sleep or rest a lot? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: beneficial /ben-uh-fish-uhl/ [adjective] helpful, useful, or good Having a proper diet is beneficial to our health because we get the nutrients that the body needs. ability /uh-bil-i-tee/ [noun] power to do or act something Women were said to be good at multitasking because they have the ability to do different things at the same time and with ease maximum /mak-suh-muhm/ [adjective] being the largest amount or number allowed or possible People can do a lot of things if they will just push themselves to their…
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Japanese hospitals to use translation services

2019年4月15日

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Vocabulary: interpreter /in-tur-pri-ter/ [noun] a person whose job is to change what someone is saying into the words of another language The president had a talk with the prime minister with the help of an interpreter. mitigate /mit-i-geyt/ [verb] to make something less severe or less unpleasant Some cities have ordinances that can mitigate the effects of global warming. framework /freym-wurk/ [noun] the ideas, information, and principles that form the structure of an organization or plan The implementation of the house rules was a failure due to the lack of framework. expertise /ek-sper-teez/ [noun] a high level of skill or knowledge His expertise in the courtroom is widely acclaimed, despite…
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Japanese hospitals to use translation services

2019年4月15日

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Pre-reading questions: Have you been abroad? How was your stay? When do you usually visit a hospital? Vocabulary: nationwide /ney-shuh n-wahyd/ [adverb] existing or happening in all parts of a particular country By the end of the month, the new products will be available nationwide. upcoming /uhp-kuhm-ing/ [adjective] happening soon Please check the calendar for the upcoming shows and events. determine /dih-tur-min/ [verb] to find out or make certain facts or information The students will determine their school festival activities. outpatient /out-pey-shuh nt/ [noun] a person who receives medical care from a hospital but who does not stay in the hospital for one or more nights The hospital must keep enough doctors…
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Intermediate

Japanese hospitals to use translation services

2019年4月15日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you usually watch foreign movies with subtitles? Have you been to a hospital before? Vocabulary: translation /trans-ley-shuhn/ [noun] the activity or process of changing the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning Students read the English translations of some Japanese novels for their literature class. foreign /for-in/ [adjective] in or from a country that is not your own Many foreign tourists visit old temples during summer. patient /pey-shuhnt/ [noun] a person who is receiving medical care, esp. in a hospital The doctor told his patient to take a rest and take medicines. communicate /kuh-myoo-ni-keyt/ [verb] to share information with…
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Japan to give 2.5 million yen scholarship for foreign nursing students

2019年4月10日

Diverse medical or nursing school students raise their hands to ask or answer a question during class. They are using laptop computers.

Pre-reading questions: Would you like to study or work in another country? Why or why not? What do you think are the benefits of working in another country? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: facility /fuh-sil-i-tee/ [noun] the buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose Our school has excellent sports facilities. aim /eym/ [verb] to plan for a specific purpose or to intend She aims to become a good actress in the future. shortage /shawr-tij/ [noun] a situation in which there is not enough of something Many restaurants increased the price of their burgers because of the beef shortage. caregiver /kair-giv-er/ [noun] someone who takes care of a person…
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Japan to give 2.5 million yen scholarship for foreign nursing students

2019年4月10日

Diverse medical or nursing school students raise their hands to ask or answer a question during class. They are using laptop computers.

Pre-reading questions: Do you want to work in another country? What is your dream job? Vocabulary: foreign /fawr-in/ [adjective] in or from a country that is not your own She loves watching foreign movies. receive /ri-seev/ [verb] to get or to be given something I received a gift from my father. outside /out-sahyd/ [adverb] not in a particular place She was standing outside the house waiting for her parents. system /sis-tuhm/ [noun] a particular set of actions for doing something The new tax system will be effective next year. opportunity /op-er-too-ni-tee/ [noun] a chance for advancement or progress Tom missed the opportunity for promotion. Foreign nursing students will receive 2.5…
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