Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
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2025年1月20日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you imagine your life might change as you grow older? What do you think is the most important factor in staying healthy as we age? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good communication is crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – harm or damage to the body caused by an accident or attack He had multiple injuries after the car accident but is now recovering. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to evaluate or judge the nature or ability of…
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2025年1月20日
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2025年1月20日
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 to start focusing on balance at a younger age? Have you heard of the “timed up and go” test before? 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。 independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – not relying on others; self-sufficient It’s important for students to be independent when doing their homework. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something; to demand something as necessary The job requires good communication skills. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size Drinking more water can reduce…
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2025年1月20日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen, unavoidable Accidents are inevitable when drivers do not follow the road rules. geriatrician /jer-ee-uh-TRISH-un/ [noun] – a medical doctor specializing in the care of older adults The geriatrician recommended regular health check-ups for elderly patients. unsteady /uhn-STED-ee/ [adjective] – lacking stability or balance The boat became unsteady when the wind picked up. physical therapist /FIZ-i-kuhl THER-uh-pist/ [noun] – a healthcare professional specializing in physical rehabilitation After the surgery, he visited a physical therapist to regain strength in his knee. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a regular or unchanging manner…
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2025年1月15日
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 worn a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you still following any of the rules that were introduced during the pandemic? 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。 virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism The virus that affected the local farms caused a significant loss in livestock. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] – to announce something formally or officially The government will declare a state of emergency due to the ongoing wildfires. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] –…
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2025年1月15日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did the pandemic change your daily life or routine? What do you imagine it would be like to live through a pandemic in a different country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unequal /uhn-EE-kwuhl/ [adjective] – not fair or evenly distributed Unequal access to education has created a significant gap between urban and rural areas. expose /ik-SPOHZ/ [verb] – to reveal or make something known, often something hidden or harmful The investigation exposed corruption within the organization, shocking the public. immunity /ih-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – protection against a disease or infection,…
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2025年1月15日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – exposed to the possibility of being harmed or attacked Children with chronic illnesses are vulnerable to infections during flu season. inequitable /in-EK-wi-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unfair or biased The school’s funding distribution was inequitable, favoring wealthier districts. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – difference or inequality, especially those related to unfairness There are significant disparities in education quality between urban and rural areas. affluent /AF-loo-uhnt/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or wealth Affluent neighborhoods often have better access to quality healthcare. variant /VAIR-ee-uhnt / [noun] – a different form or version of something…
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2025年1月15日
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2025年1月6日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reliance /ri-LAHY-uhns/ [reliance] – the state of depending on or trusting someone or something Many people have a strong reliance on their smartphones for daily tasks. efficacy /EF-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – the ability to produce a desired or intended result Researchers are studying the efficacy of the new vaccine in preventing disease. deliberative / dih-LIB-er-uh-tiv,/ [adjective] – involving careful thought or discussion before making a decision The committee held a deliberative meeting to discuss the proposed changes. autonomy /aw-TON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the right or condition of self-government; independence The region gained autonomy after decades of negotiations. undermine…
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2025年1月6日
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