Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

How stair climbing supports health despite access challenges

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©(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually do to stay active during a busy day? How do you feel when you walk up many stairs? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. guidance /GAHYD-ns/ [noun] – advice or help given to guide someone The company followed expert guidance to improve safety at work. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – physical harm or damage to the body The player had an injury after the game and needed rest. workout /WURK-out/ [noun] – a session of physical exercise He finished a short workout before going…
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How stair climbing supports health despite access challenges

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©(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. multistory /muhl-ti-STAWR-ee/ [adjective] – having many floors in one building The company moved to a multistory office in the city center. burst /burst/ [noun] – a short period of sudden activity or energy The coach asked the players to do a short burst of exercise before resting. stairwell /STAIR-wel/ [noun] – a space in a building where stairs are located The lights in the stairwell were turned off after midnight. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – organized or planned in a clear way The teacher used a structured plan to guide the lesson. simulate…
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How stair climbing supports health despite access challenges

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©(AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File) 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 sometimes choose stairs instead of an elevator? Do you think stair climbing is good 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。 concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or a problem that needs attention There is a concern about safety in crowded areas. adult /uh-DUHLT/ [noun] – a fully grown person An adult must sign the form before the trip. energetic /en-er-JET-ik/ [adjective] – full of energy and active The children were energetic during the morning activity. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the…
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Front-yard vegetable gardens gain popularity

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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。 Do you like vegetables? Do you have plants at home? 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。 yard /yahrd/ [noun] – an outdoor area of land next to or around a house The family planted flowers in the yard to make the house look nicer. common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – happening often or found in many places Electric bicycles are becoming common in many cities. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – a feeling of wanting to know more about something or take part in it Many students show interest in learning foreign languages….
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Front-yard vegetable gardens gain popularity

front-yard garden

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does a typical front yard look like in your area? Why do you think some people enjoy growing their own vegetables at home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. suburb /SUHB-urb/ [noun] – an area where people live that is outside a city but close to it Many families choose to live in a suburb because it is quieter than the city center. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a substance added to soil to help plants grow better The farmer added fertilizer to the field before planting corn. household /HOUS-hohld/ [noun]…
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Front-yard vegetable gardens gain popularity

front-yard garden

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lawn /lawn/ [noun] – an area of short grass that people grow in a yard or garden The hotel has a large lawn where guests can relax and enjoy the view. turfgrass /TURF-gras/ [noun] – a type of grass that people grow to cover the ground in lawns, parks, or sports fields The stadium uses special turfgrass so athletes can play safely. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – safe and suitable for people to eat The guide showed visitors which forest plants are edible. leafy /LEE-fee/ [adjective] – having many leaves The park is full of leafy trees…
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Public concern about tap water increases demand for home filters

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contaminant /kuhn-TAM-uh-nuhnt/ [noun] – a harmful substance that makes something dirty or unsafe The scientist studied a contaminant in the soil near the factory. microbe /MAHY-krohb/ [noun] – a very small living organism that can only be seen with a microscope The hospital uses special cleaners to remove microbes from medical equipment. disinfectant /dis-in-FEK-tuhnt/ [noun] – a chemical used to kill harmful bacteria or germs The school janitor used disinfectant to clean the desks after class. catalyze /KAT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to cause or make something happen more quickly The discovery catalyzes further research in renewable energy….
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