Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

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 usually go to bed at the same time before school days and on weekends? Did you find it hard to sleep after the last long vacation? 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。 distorted /dih-STAWR-tid/ [adjective] – changed in a bad or irregular way His daily routine was distorted by too much screen time. harmonious /hahr-MOH-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – having parts that are related or combined well The group worked in a harmonious way. approachable /uh-PROH-chuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easier to deal with, less intimidating, and more comfortable The math…
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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 ever seen a health warning about alcohol? Do you think health messages can change people’s habits? 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。 amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of something She added a small amount of sugar to the coffee. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true or real Many students believe that studying every day helps them learn faster. change /cheynj/ [verb] – to make or become different The school changed the lunch menu to offer healthier food. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – something…
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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 ever tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? Do you usually check food labels when shopping? 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。 prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening Exercise helps in the prevention of sickness. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – related to what is being talked about or is important now This book is relevant to the exam. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for the body or health Eating too much candy is unhealthy. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – not simple; having many parts This…
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©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) 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 care about the materials used in your clothes? Would you like to wear clothes made from seaweed or mushrooms? 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。 designer /dih-ZAHY-ner/ [noun] – a person who creates plans for making things, especially clothes, buildings, or products The designer made a new look for the school’s uniform. famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known by many people She is a famous singer in her country. leather /LETH-er/ [noun] – a strong material made from animal skin, used for clothes, shoes, or…
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©AP Photo/Sophie Bates 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 monkey or any wild animal in real life? Do you know any place in your area that helps these animals? 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。 peaceful /PEES-fuhl/ [adjective] – quiet and calm without worry or noise The lake is peaceful in the morning. medical /MED-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to the treatment of illness or injury She needs medical help now. purpose /PUR-puhs/ [noun] – the reason for doing something The purpose of school is to learn. goal /gohl/ [noun] –…
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©(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, 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。 Have you ever had an insect problem in your house? Have you seen traps for animals or insects 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。 cruel /KROO-uhl/ [adjective] – causing pain or suffering to others without care or concern The circus was criticized for its cruel treatment of elephants during performances. case /keys/ [noun] – particular situation or example of something happening Several cases of food poisoning were reported after the festival. return /ri-TURN/ [verb] – to come or go back to a place or…
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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 older people in your family talked about memory problems? Have you ever joined a workout or exercise program? 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。 result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else The test result was good. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed The information was reliable. berry /BER-ee/ [noun] – a small, round fruit on some plants and trees I ate a sweet berry today. mix /miks/ [noun] – a combination of different…
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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 think food should look colorful to taste good? Have you ever checked the ingredients on an ice cream label? 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。 remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something away or get rid of it The school decided to remove junk food from the cafeteria. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – not made or changed by people; from nature Many customers prefer natural ingredients in their juice. request /ri-KWEST/ [noun] – an act of asking for something politely or formally The manager received many requests to…
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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave 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 visited a zoo before? Do you know any animals that are born with health problems? 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。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having strong feelings, such as love, hate, or anger She gave an emotional speech at the school event. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from the normal or expected The cat has an unusual black and white face. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing the usual qualities of a person or thing A typical breakfast here is rice and fish….
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©AP Photo/Michel Euler 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 experienced very hot weather in your city? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? 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。 happen /HAP-uhn/ [verb] – if an event or situation happens, it occurs or takes place A big storm will happen tomorrow night. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a person’s body. The temperature is 38°C today. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to…
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