Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Understanding seed packet terms improves gardening success

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©(Jessica Damiano via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think plants need to grow well? If you could grow any plant in your home or garden, what plant would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. packet /PAK-it/ [noun] – a small container or envelope that holds a small amount of something The medicine packet contains instructions for safe use. perennial /puh-REN-ee-uhl/ [noun] – a plant that lives for more than two years The rose is a perennial that grows again every spring. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to give someone a…
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Understanding seed packet terms improves gardening success

seeds

©(Jessica Damiano via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as part of something else The training guide contains steps that explain how to operate the new machine. germination /jur-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which a seed begins to grow and develop into a plant Warm temperature can improve the germination of vegetable seeds in spring. biennial /bahy-EN-ee-uhl/ [noun] – a plant that completes the life cycle in two years The carrot is a biennial that usually produces seeds in the second year. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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Understanding seed packet terms improves gardening success

seeds

©(Jessica Damiano via AP) 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 seed packet before? Do you like growing plants at home or at school? 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。 weather /WETH-er/ [noun] – the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time, including temperature, rain, wind, and sunlight The weather affects how many people visit the beach during summer. survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the state of continuing to live or exist after danger or difficulty Clean water is important for the survival of people in remote villages. row /roh/ [noun]…
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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. 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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