Tag Archive: health – intermediate
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2019年7月10日
Photo by © The Associated Press via CBC Pre-reading questions: Do you like using health apps in smartphones? Why or why not? What are the health apps that you use? If none, how do you check your health? Vocabulary: invent /in-VENT/ [verb] to design and/or create something that has never been made before The Wright brothers invented the first successful airplane. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus It was advisable that humans should take a bath at least once a day to avoid skin infections. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis/ [noun] the study of something in detail Researchers are doing…
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2019年7月3日
Pre-reading questions: Do you sleep early? Why or why not? How many hours do you sleep in a day and why? Vocabulary: stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] to cause part of the body to operate His brother is taking vitamins that stimulate height growth. questionnaire /kwes-chuh-NAIR/ [noun] a set of written questions used to collect information from a number of people The students were asked to answer the questionnaire in an hour. acquire /uh-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] to obtain or begin to have something Due to her weak immune system, she can easily acquire infections. illness /IL-nis/ [noun] a disease of the body or mind Colds and cough are common illnesses when it is…
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2019年6月10日
Pre-reading questions: Which do you prefer, living alone or living with your family? Why? Do you like attending social gatherings? Why or why not? Vocabulary: substantiate /suhb-STAN-shee-eyt/ [verb] to show something to be true, or to support a claim with facts The local government has a lot of evidence to substantiate the allegations of election fraud. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] to be one of the reasons why something happens Immigrants contribute to the increasing population of the country. psychological /sahy-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] relating to the human mind and feelings The managers are also after the physical and psychological well-being of their employees. weaken /WEE-kuhn/ [verb] to (cause to) become less strong, powerful,…
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2019年6月5日
Pre-reading questions: What is the most helpful invention for you? Please explain your answer. How do you think technological advances affect people’s lives? Vocabulary: encode /en-KOHD/ [verb] to put information into a form in which it can be stored, and which can only be read using special technology or knowledge The new manager asked his associates to encode the documents into his Google Drive. vocal /VOH-kuhl/ [adjective] relating to or produced by the voice, either in singing or speaking Ryan Cayabyab is one of the most talented vocal coaches in the Philippines. epileptic /ep-uh-LEP-tik/ [adjective] a very sudden attack of an illness in which someone becomes unconscious or develops violent…
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2019年5月29日
Pre-Reading Questions: What do you usually eat when you are hungry and why? Is dieting good or bad? Why or why not? Vocabulary: avert /uh-VURT/ [verb] to prevent something bad from happening; avoid She didn’t say a word during the forum to avert any conflict. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis/ [noun] the study of something in detail During physical examinations, the employees provide urine and blood for analysis. uncertain /uhn-SUR-tn/ [adjective] unclear, or not sure Paula is still uncertain about working and living abroad. data /DEY-tuh/ [noun] information collected to be examined The data from the election returns was transmitted electronically. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] to become less, or to make something become less…
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2019年5月20日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you take multivitamins? Why or why not? What is your daily meal plan? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] the fact of liking or wanting one thing more than another The manager has his own preference in choosing employees. well-balanced /WEL-BAL-uhnst/ [adjective] a well-balanced group of foods together provide a good range of the things you need to stay healthy Parents should always prepare well-balanced meals for their kids. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] enough for a particular purpose The evidence is not sufficient to convict him. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] a long life He always makes sure to eat healthy food and have a regular exercise…
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2019年4月17日
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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2019年3月11日
Pre-Reading Questions: What is the best way to diet? Why? Can you eat only vegetables for one day? Why or why not? Vocabulary: journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject She has published a number of important papers in a leading medical journal. lead to /leed tuh/ [phrasal verb] if an action or event leads to something, it causes that thing to happen or exist A diet that is high in fat can lead to obesity. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] extremely dangerous You should avoid driving during the snowstorm because the icy roads are perilous. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] a way of doing…
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2019年2月27日
Pre-reading questions: How many kinds of cancers do you know? Elaborate your answer. Do you think cheap and effective cure for cancer will be invented? Why or why not? Vocabulary: presence /PREZ-uhns/ [noun] the fact that someone or something is in a place The tests showed the presence of toxin in the body. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] a single person or thing You are the kindest individual I have ever met. breathe /breeth/ [verb] to move air into and out of the lungs She cannot breathe due to lack of oxygen. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] to show a feeling, opinion, or fact Johnny expressed interest in joining the soccer club. stage /steyj/…
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2019年1月16日
Pre-reading questions: If you will be staying in Africa for two weeks, what places will you visit? What kind of diseases are you most afraid of? Why? Vocabulary: refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] to say that you will not do or accept something She refused the offer to work abroad as a full-time chef. diffuse /dih-FYOOZ/ [verb] to spread or cause something to spread in many directions The information diffuses around the city which causes unpleasant rumors. malignant /muh-LIG-nuhnt/ [adjective] leading to death The family is in pain after the doctor said that his disease is malignant. decreased /dih-kreesd/ [adjective] having become less The decreased budget of the committee is unacceptable according…
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