Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits
©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) 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 yoga before? Do you think people of all ages should try light exercise? 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。 chair /chair/ [noun] – a piece of furniture for one person to sit on The teacher sat on the chair while the students gathered around. student /STOOD-nt/ [noun] – a person who is learning at a school or under an instructor The music teacher slowed down the lesson for a student who had never played the piano before. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a…
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits
©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to relax or reduce stress? What kind of exercises do you enjoy or want to try someday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adapted /uh-DAP-tid/ [adjective] – changed or modified to fit a new use, purpose, or condition This school uses an adapted curriculum for students with learning difficulties. wellness /WEL-nis/ [noun] – the state of being healthy in body and mind The company offers a wellness program to help employees stay healthy. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – ak-ses-uh-buhl The building is accessible for people…
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits
©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. modified /MAH-duh-fide/ [adjective] – changed slightly to improve something or make it more suitable They used a modified chair design to support people with back problems. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or easy to notice There was a notable drop in temperature after the storm passed. osteoarthritis /os-tee-oh-ahr-THRAHY-tis/ [noun] – a medical condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints, especially in older people My grandmother has osteoarthritis in her knees and finds it hard to walk. posture /POS-cher/ [noun] – the way someone holds their body when sitting or standing…
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Veterinarians offer ways to help pets with allergies
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Veterinarians offer ways to help pets with allergies
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 had a pet at home? Do you think pets need special food sometimes? 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。 uncomfortable /uhn-KUHMF-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – feeling pain, worry, or not at ease She felt uncomfortable sitting in the hard chair for a long time. sock /sok/ [noun] – a piece of clothing worn on the feet, usually made of soft material He wore thick socks because it was cold outside. dust /duhst/ [noun] – very small dry pieces of dirt that are found in the air or on…
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Veterinarians offer ways to help pets with allergies
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think animals can feel the same way people do when they are not feeling well? Why or why not? If you had to take care of a pet, what would you do every day to keep it healthy and happy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paw /paw/ [noun] – the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear The cat used its paw to gently touch the toy. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time or staying the same…
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Veterinarians offer ways to help pets with allergies
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allergy /AL-er-jee/ [noun] – a condition where the body reacts badly to certain substances like pollen, dust, or food Her allergy to peanuts causes her to break out in rashes. discomfort /dis-KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a feeling of physical or mental unease or pain The new shoes caused discomfort after walking for an hour. itchy /ICH-ee/ [adjective] – feeling the need to scratch a part of the body My arms feel itchy after being bitten by mosquitoes. pollen /POL-uhn/ [noun] – a fine powder from flowers that can cause allergies Pollen from the flowers made her sneeze…
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds
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 a fitness class or a workout program? Do you think walking is a good way to stay healthy? 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。 study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – careful research or investigation on a subject The study showed that eating more fruits can improve heart health. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening often or at equal times The doctor told her to have regular check-ups every year. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a set plan or schedule of activities or events The school started a reading program…
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chemotherapy /kee-moh-THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a medical treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells The patient with breast cancer underwent chemotherapy for six months. randomized /RAN-duh-mized/ [adjective] – arranged in a random order, not following a specific pattern The school conducted a randomized trial to test the effectiveness of different teaching methods. definitive /dih-FIN-i-tiv/ [adjective] – providing a final, clear answer or decision Scientists are waiting for a definitive report on the effectiveness of the new vaccine. insulin /IN-suh-lin/ [noun] – a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels People with diabetes often need insulin injections to…
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