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FDA introduces stricter guidelines for ‘healthy’ food labels to improve public health

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government of a country The federal government passed new laws to improve healthcare. dietary /DAHY-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – relating to the diet or the food that a person or group eats The dietary habits of the population have changed over the years. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (of a disease or condition) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring He suffers from chronic back pain. saturated /SACH-uh-rey-tid/ [adjective] – containing the highest possible amount of a substance, especially fat or oil Saturated fats are often found in processed foods….
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FDA introduces stricter guidelines for ‘healthy’ food labels to improve public health

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does “healthy food” mean to you? Can you think of a food you like that might not be labeled as “healthy”? Why do you think that is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. packaged /PA-kuhjd/ [adjective] – sold in a package She prefers to buy packaged snacks because they are more convenient for her busy schedule. definition /def-uh-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept The teacher asked the students to write a definition of the new vocabulary word. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a…
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FDA introduces stricter guidelines for ‘healthy’ food labels to improve public health

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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 it’s important for food labels to show if a food is healthy or not? Do you believe that food labels can help prevent health problems like heart disease? 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。 update /UHP-deyt/ [noun] – a change or addition to something, typically to improve or modernize it The software update fixed several bugs. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to make changes or improvements to something, usually written material or a plan The teacher will revise the lesson plan for next week. label /LEY-buhl/ [noun]…
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Pennsylvania’s Capitol maintains its timeless clocks

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©(AP Photo/Marc Levy) 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 seen a place that looks like a palace? Can you imagine what it would be like to maintain a historic building? 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。 palace /PAL-is/ [noun] – a large house that is the official home of a king, queen, or other person of high social rank The king’s palace was located on top of a hill. shiny /SHAHY-nee/ [adjective] – having a smooth, glossy surface that reflects light The shiny car reflected the sunlight. antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – an…
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Pennsylvania’s Capitol maintains its timeless clocks

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©(AP Photo/Marc Levy) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could design a building or a special room, what would it look like? What do you think makes a place or object feel important to people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. democracy /dih-MOK-ruh-see/ [noun] – a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting Many countries have adopted democracy as their form of government. polished /POL-isht/ [adjective] – smooth and shiny The table was made of polished wood, reflecting the light beautifully. carving /KAHR-ving/ [noun] – a shape or pattern cut into wood…
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Pennsylvania’s Capitol maintains its timeless clocks

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©(AP Photo/Marc Levy) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mantel /MAN-tl/ [noun] – a framework around a fireplace or a shelf above it She decorated the mantel with flowers for the holiday. stained /staynd/ [adjective] – something has been marked or colored by a substance The stained carpet had a large coffee mark in the middle. controversy /KON-truh-vur-see/ [noun] – a prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion The new policy caused a lot of controversy among the workers. conspiracy /kuhn-SPIR-uh-see/ [noun] – a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful The government investigated the conspiracy to overthrow the…
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New evidence challenges long-held beliefs about early human arrival in the Americas

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – a strong feeling that something is true or real Many people have the belief that the Earth is flat. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – facts or signs that show something is true The police found evidence that proved the suspect was guilty. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the study of ancient cultures by examining artifacts, buildings, and other remains Archaeological digs help us learn about ancient civilizations. coexist /koh-ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live together peacefully at the same time or place Different species can coexist in a healthy ecosystem. manipulate /muh-NIP-yuh-leyt/ [verb]…
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