Tag Archive: health – intermediate
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2019年12月13日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like eating red meat? Do you think it is healthy to eat processed foods? Vocabulary: unsure /uhn-SHOOR/ [adjective] not certain or having doubts I’m unsure if my answers for this examination are correct. extent /ik-STENT/ [noun] the degree to which something happens or is likely to happen I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] anything that helps to prove that something is or not true The detective scanned every bit of evidence. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] to discover the facts or truth about something Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire. credible /KRED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] able to be believed…
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2019年11月8日
Pre-Reading Questions: What do you usually do when you feel sad? Do you have a healthy lifestyle? Why or why not? Vocabulary: abstain /ab-STEYN/ [verb] to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad He made a promise that starting next month, he will abstain from alcohol and smoking. keen /keen/ [adjective] very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much She was keen to know the process of getting a national ID. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious I did not go to work yesterday due to a severe headache. distress /dih-STRES/ [noun] a feeling of extreme…
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2019年11月6日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like taking medicines? Why or why not? What kinds of food do you usually eat? Vocabulary: symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a disease Rashes, vomiting, and fever are some of the symptoms of dengue. shot /shot/ [noun] the amount of a drug that is put into the body by a single injection She got a shot of antibiotics from the hospital. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun] a length of time He promised to solve the problems in the company in a period of six months. subside /suhb-SAHYD/ [verb] to become less strong After taking different medicines, her…
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2019年9月18日
Pre-reading questions: Do you like taking a walk in the park? Why or why not? What do you like to do when you go out of your house? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: boost /boost/ [verb] to improve or increase something Giving him praises will help him boost his confidence. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active Looking at trees stimulates calmness. captivate /KAP-tuh-veyt/ [verb] to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive Her kindness captivated his heart. recreation /rek-ree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] something done for pleasure or to relax, or such activities generally Maria’s favorite recreation is walking in the…
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2019年9月11日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like to drink coffee? Why or why not? Do you drink coffee every day? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: benefit /ben-UH-fit/ [noun] a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help One of the benefits of studying English is learning how to communicate. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] something that is different, esp. from what is usual; a choice There must be an alternative to people drinking coffee. boost /boost/ [verb] to improve something Exercising every day can boost our immune system. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] extremely important or necessary A passport is essential for foreign travel. convert /kuhn-VURT/ [verb] to cause something to change in form or…
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2019年9月4日
Pre-reading questions: Is your lifestyle healthy? Why or why not? Do you think a healthy lifestyle can prevent diseases? Why or why not? Vocabulary: risk /risk/ [noun] the possibility of something bad happening Unusual toddler’s mannerisms should be considered as a risk in brain development. variation /vair-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] a change in amount or level The theater play won a technical award because it had the best variations of lights and sounds. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] the ability to do a particular thing One of the grounds in adapting is the capacity of a foster parent to provide good education. involve /in-VOLV/ [verb] to include someone or something in an activity The…
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2019年8月27日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you always use the Internet? Why or why not? Which do you prefer, playing online games or surfing? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: addiction /uh-DIK-shuhn/ [noun] an inability to stop doing or using something Many people died in the war against drug addiction. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [noun] the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this You’re a good influence on me. therapy /THER-uh-pee/ [noun] a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc., especially after an illness I’ve been in physical therapy since I was twenty years old. education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] the process of…
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2019年8月22日
Pre-reading questions: Do you keep a record of your steps? Why or why not? Do you use applications that encourage you to be healthy? Why or why not? Vocabulary: analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail Most political analysts attended law school. record /REK-erd/ [verb] to use a device to measure an amount, rate of speed, etc Taishi records their class’ attendance. obtain /uhb-TEYN/ [verb] to get something In the third experiment, they obtained a very good result. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something My parents always encourage me to be the…
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2019年8月13日
Pre-reading questions: Do you like drinking sweet drinks? Why or why not? Which do you prefer, sodas or fruit juices? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: survey /ser-VEY/ [noun] an examination of opinions and behavior made by asking people questions A survey shows that many businessmen skip lunch everyday. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] to watch carefully the way something happens The doctor continued to observe the patient’s behavior. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun] a length of time The World War II was a difficult period in Japanese history. state /steyt/ [verb] to say or write something The witness just stated the facts about the ongoing case. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] to become or to make…
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2019年7月29日
Pre-reading questions: What do you usually eat when you are hungry and why? Do you like the view of nature? Why or why not? Vocabulary: frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] happening often His frequent visits in the office bother me. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] not good for your health You will get sick if you continue that unhealthy lifestyle. exclusive /ik-SKLOO-siv/ [adjective] expensive and only for people who are rich or of a high social class The president of the company owns an exclusive clubhouse. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] to make something less in price, size, amount, etc. My doctor advised me to reduce my coffee intake. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] to make available to…
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