Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

Rising rip current incidents prompt safety warnings across U.S. beaches

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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 know what rip currents are? Are rip currents dangerous for swimmers? 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。 annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – happening once every year The festival is held annually in August. account for /uh-KOUNT for/ [phrasal verb] – to explain or justify something, or to be a particular amount or part of something Sales of this product account for 30% of our revenue. advise /ad-VYZ/ [verb] – to give someone advice or to suggest something I would advise you to take a jacket; it might rain…
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Los Angeles schools vote to ban smartphones for learning and health

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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。 Is it beneficial for students to have access to smartphones during classroom learning? Should schools implement strict policies regarding student use of electronic devices? 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。 require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary The new policy will require all employees to undergo safety training annually. within /with-IN/ [preposition] – inside or not further than an area or period of time The package is expected to arrive within two days. locker /LOK-er/ [noun] – a cupboard, often tall and made of metal,…
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Extreme heat endangers health and safety

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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 noticed changes in the weather patterns over the past few years? Do those changes you mentioned affect your daily life? 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body The temperature outside today is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius. elderly /EL-der-lee/ [adjective] – old people considered as a group The elderly often need extra care during heatwaves to avoid health risks. diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control…
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Outbreak investigation underway at Havasupai Reservation as tourists report illnesses; officials respond

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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 already gone hiking? What is the most famous hiking destination you know of? 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。 filter /FIL-ter / [noun] – a device used to remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas The water filter removes bacteria from the drinking water. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident The new vaccine has shown promise in preventing the spread of the disease. helicopter /HEL-i-kop-ter/ [noun] – an…
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Coca-Cola aims to attract young consumers with its new raspberry-infused Coca-Cola Spiced

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©AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews 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 tried any new flavors of beverages recently? Do you prefer sugary drinks or sugar-free options? 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。 snack /snak/ [noun] – a small amount of food that is eaten between meals, or a very small meal I always keep a snack in my bag in case I get hungry during the day. twist /twist / [noun] – a surprising or unexpected element or characteristic Adding chocolate chips to the cookie dough gave the recipe an interesting twist. taste /teyst/ [noun]…
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Individuals embrace No-Buy Challenge

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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 know the term “no-buy challenge”? Have you attempted a similar challenge 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is developing or changing Wearing oversized clothes became a trend among teenagers. stuff /stuhf/ [noun] – miscellaneous items; things of little importance or value She packed her stuff and left for the trip. environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates We need to protect the environment by reducing…
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Kirin’s electric spoon transitions from Ig Nobel to dining tables

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©REUTERS/Tom Bateman/File Photo 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 people in your country usually enjoy salty flavors in their food? Are there potential health risks associated with consuming too much salt? 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。 touch /tuhch/ [verb] – to put your hand or another part of your body lightly onto and off something or someone After the accident, she hesitated to touch the steering wheel, fearing another collision. tongue /tuhng/ [noun] – the large, soft piece of flesh in the mouth that you can move, and is used for tasting, speaking,…
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New regulations to combat Salmonella in chicken products

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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。 Is Salmonella a type of bacteria? Does Salmonella contamination affect food safety? 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。 product /PROD-uhkt/ [noun] – something that is made or grown to be sold, especially something that is made by an industrial process or grown on a farm The store sells a variety of products, including food, clothes, and electronics. dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/ [adjective] – likely to cause harm or injury Climbing up the steep cliff without proper gear is very dangerous. breaded /BRED-id/ [adjective] – covered with breadcrumbs before cooking My favorite…
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Storm surge overwhelms Cape Town’s Turtle Conservation Center

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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 already seen a baby turtle? Do you know what a storm surge is? 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。 flood /fluhd/ [verb] – to overflow or inundate with water; a great quantity of water covering land that is usually dry Heavy rain can flood streets and homes. stuck /stuhk/ [adjective] – unable to move or extricate oneself from a particular situation He was stuck in traffic for hours due to the accident. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – important and needing urgent attention or action; of great consequence She…
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California schools bring back cursive writing for better learning

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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。 Has the learning experience in your country been influenced by the rise of technology, particularly computer keyboards and tablets? Have you ever encountered cursive handwriting before, either in educational materials, documents, or other sources? 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。 handwriting /HAND-rahy-ting/ [noun] – the particular way in which someone forms letters with a pen or pencil Her neat handwriting on the thank-you card was admired by everyone. former /FAWR-mer / [adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past In her…
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