Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

Alcohol

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can health information change the way people live? What might make someone decide to drink less of something? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing damage, injury, or bad effects Smoking is harmful to the lungs and heart. risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving a chance of danger, harm, or loss Climbing the mountain without safety gear is risky. update /uhp-DEYT/ [verb] – to change something so that it is more modern, accurate, or suitable for the present The school updated the rules to improve student safety….
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Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

Alcohol

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 health warning about alcohol? Do you think health messages can change people’s habits? 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。 amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of something She added a small amount of sugar to the coffee. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true or real Many students believe that studying every day helps them learn faster. change /cheynj/ [verb] – to make or become different The school changed the lunch menu to offer healthier food. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – something…
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Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

Alcohol

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – average in amount, level, or degree; not extreme or excessive The chef used a moderate amount of salt to balance the flavors in the soup. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – the way something is understood, interpreted, or seen by people Her perception of the school improved after meeting the friendly teachers. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a harmful or negative effect The medication was stopped because of its adverse effects on the patient’s liver. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – a general agreement among a group of people There was a consensus among the committee…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hyperpalatable /hy-per-PA-luh-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – (of food) extremely tasty and hard to resist, often because of sugar, salt, or fat The snack was so hyperpalatable that it was hard to stop eating. catalyze /KA-tuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to cause or speed up a change or action The new program may catalyze a shift in eating habits. conscientious /kon-shee-EN-shuhs/ [adjective] – always doing work carefully and correctly He is very conscientious about choosing healthy food. transformative /trans-FOR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing important and lasting change A balanced diet can have a transformative effect on health. uniform /YOO-nuh-fawrm/ [adjective] – the…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? If so, how often do you eat them? If not, what food do you usually eat? Do you usually check the labels when buying food? If so, what do you look for? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultra-processed /UHL-truh-proh-sest/ [adjective] – describes food made with many changes, including added sugar and chemicals Chips and candy are ultra-processed foods. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – substances added to food to improve taste, color, or life span Some foods have many additives…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

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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。 Have you ever tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? Do you usually check food labels when shopping? 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。 prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening Exercise helps in the prevention of sickness. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – related to what is being talked about or is important now This book is relevant to the exam. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for the body or health Eating too much candy is unhealthy. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – not simple; having many parts This…
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Biomaterials gain attention in fashion industry’s sustainability efforts

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©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biodegradable /bahy-oh-di-GREY-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to break down naturally and safely in the environment The restaurant now uses biodegradable straws made from paper. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by people using chemicals, not from natural things These shoes are made with synthetic rubber to last longer. polyester /POL-ee-es-ter/ [noun] – a man-made material used in clothing and fabric His shirt is made of polyester, so it dries very quickly. mycelium /mahy-SEE-lee-uhm/ [noun] – the root-like part of a fungus (used to make eco-friendly materials) Some companies use mycelium to make packaging instead of…
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