Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

Businesses choose four-day workweek after trial

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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。 How many days do you work/go to school in a day? What do you do on your rest days? 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。 benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help These new regulations could bring real benefits to teachers. particularly /per-TIK-yuh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – especially, or more than usual Seafood pairs particularly well with this wine. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] – achieving the results wanted or hoped for No one expected him to become a successful writer. salary /SAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a…
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The different views of willpower

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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。 How do you motivate yourself? What motivates you every day? 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Our group publishes a journal every four months. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place He oftentimes feels awkward in social situations. view /vyoo/ [noun] – an opinion, belief, or idea,…
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A delicious revolution

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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 eat fast food? What is your favorite fast food? 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。 well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The book was translated by a well-known Japanese author. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise should be part of your daily routine. menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant May I have the menu, please? method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something What’s the…
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ADHD at work

Student girl finding it difficult at study and comprehend scool tasks

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。 Are you always on time when it comes to tasks, appointments, etc.? Do you keep your workspace or desk clean? 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。 appointment /uh-POINT-muhnt/ [noun] – a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place She scheduled an appointment for Friday at 3:15 p.m. interrupt /in-tuh-RUHPT/ [verb] – to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do I apologize for interrupting, but are you free today? unpleasant /uhn-PLEZ-uhnt/ [adjective] – not enjoyable or…
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Plant-based ingredients to create tastier meat-free 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。 Do you like meat? Do you usually eat food at restaurants? 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。 tasty /TEY-stee/ [adjective] – tasty food has a strong and very pleasant flavor Ms. Lamb serves the tastiest coffee in town. liquid /LIK-wid/ [noun] – a substance, such as water, that is not solid or a gas and that can be poured easily Any remaining liquid in the rice should be drained. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – particular but not named or described Some students don’t have to take certain exams. explain /ik-SPLEYN/…
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Should you sing if you have a cold?

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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 enjoy singing? Are you a member of a choir or singing group? 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。 voice /vois / [noun] – the sounds that are made when people speak or sing She has a beautiful singing voice and always impresses the audience during her performances. performer /per-FAWRM/ [noun] – a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music The acrobat was a skilled performer and amazed the crowd. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something…
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The superpower of calmness

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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 did you do last weekend to relax? What stresses you out the most? 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。 calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful, quiet, and without worry Yoga makes me feel calm. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary A passport is required to travel to different countries. rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain The organization’s goal is to protect the rainforests. poem /POH-uhm/ [noun] – a piece of writing in which the…
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New flashy job titles are on the rise: What’s the risk?

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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 the most interesting job for you? What is the most popular job 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。 salesperson /SEYLZ-pur-suhn/ [noun] – a person whose job is selling things in a shop or directly to customers The car salesperson introduced new models to me. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money We wish you luck in your new career! website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun]…
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Indian restaurant owner and cook arrested for food poisoning

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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 food? Do you often go to restaurants? 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。 arrest /uh-REST/ [verb] – if the police arrest someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime that they might have committed They were arrested for selling fake paintings. quality /KWOL-i-tee/ [noun] – how good or bad something is The food in this restaurant has very good quality. ill /il/ [adjective] – not feeling well, or suffering from a disease I felt ill, so I went back home. shut (something)…
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The good and bad of indecisiveness

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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 making decisions is easy? What is the best decision you have made? 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。 avoid /uh-VOID/ [verb] – to stay away from someone or something The driver took a different route to avoid the accident. correctly /kuh-REKT-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is in agreement with the true facts or with what is generally accepted Could you teach me how to say this word correctly? slip /slip/ [verb] – to slide without intending to Be careful not to slip! There’s water…
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