Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

©REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki 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 thought about running long distances like a marathon? Can you suggest one 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。 runner /RUHN-er/ [noun] – a person who runs, especially in races The runner finished the race with a personal best time. path /path/ [noun] – a track or way made by or for people walking The hikers followed a narrow path through the forest. cheer /cheer/ [verb] – to shout for joy, support, or encouragement The crowd cheered as the team scored…
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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 how to cook? Have you ever seen/used a cookbook? 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。 cookbook /KOOK-book/ [noun] – a book containing instructions for cooking I found a new cookbook with easy meals. recipe /RES-uh-pee/ [noun] – a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish I followed the recipe to bake a cake. variety /vuh-RAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – a number of different types of something There is a variety of fruits in the market. gluten-free /GLOOT-n-free/ [adjective] – refers to food that does not contain gluten…
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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 eaten eel? Do you believe specific environmental conditions are necessary for successful eel farming? 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。 farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity of growing plants or raising animals for food Farming helps people grow food for everyone. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire of consumers for a product or service There is high demand for fresh fruits in summer. support /suh-PAWRT/ [noun] – help or assistance The teacher gives support to students in class. training /TREY-ning/ [noun] – the process of 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。 Have you noticed recent examples of price increases? Do you feel frustrated when you see higher prices at the store? 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [verb] – to give information about something, often officially She will report the news to her class. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone interested in something Bright colors attract more people to the store. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy something The cost of the toy is ten dollars. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to expect…
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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。 What is your favorite drink? Have you tried drinking alcohol-free beer? 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。 observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to see something or someone; to notice Students observe the stars in the sky at night. interest /INT-ter-ist/ [noun] – the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something She has a strong interest in painting and drawing. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a strong request or need for something There is a high demand for new video games this year. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of…
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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 respiratory diseases spread easily? Have you heard about mpox? 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。 rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – happening quickly or in a short time The car moved at a rapid speed down the highway. case /keys/ [case] – an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring. The police solved the mystery case quickly. Congolese /kong-guh-LEEZ/ [adjective] – relating to the Congo or its people The Congolese festival was colorful and lively. funding /FUHN-duhng/ [noun] – money provided for a particular purpose The school…
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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 learned about the causes of allergies? Are allergy tests readily accessible to people in your country? 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – the period of the year when something that happens every year happens The holiday season is a time for family gatherings and festive celebrations. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to recommend or suggest a course of action based on knowledge, expertise, or judgment It is advised to keep all documents in a secure location to prevent identity theft. count /kount/ [noun] –…
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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。 Can you give one type of waste produced on farms? Can improper disposal of farm waste impact water 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。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The book has many interesting issues. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown and animals are raised The farm has many animals. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence or introduction of harmful substances into the environment Air pollution can harm health. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to…
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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。 Can diseases in animals impact people? Have you heard of bird flu? 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。 handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of She is handling the customer complaints with great patience. flu /floo/ [noun] – a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache He caught the flu and had to stay home from work for a week. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time…
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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 eaten kimchi? Does your country have a similar dish to kimchi? 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。 rising /RAHY-zing/ [adjective] – increasing in height, level, or intensity The rising temperature is causing the ice to melt faster than usual. cucumber /KYOO-kuhm-ber/ [noun] – a long, thin, pale green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten uncooked in salads She sliced the cucumber for the fresh summer salad. drop /drop/ [verb] – to fall or decrease in amount or level The temperature is expected to drop significantly…
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