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。 What hobbies are interesting to you? How often do you talk with your friends? 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。 social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working Social events at school improve the students’ conversation skills. boredom /BAWR-duhm/ [noun] – the state of being bored Reading books help in getting rid of boredom. unfinished /uhn-FIN-isht/ [adjective] – not ended or completed We still have unfinished homework. capture someone’s…
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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。 For you, what is hard work? Do you get pressured easily? 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。 point to /point too/ [phrasal verb] – to make it seem likely that a particular fact is true or that a particular event will happen Julia’s symptoms point to diabetes. human resource (HR) /HYOO-muhn REE-sawrs/ [noun] – the department in a company that is responsible for dealing with employees, for example by employing them, training them, dealing with their problems, and managing their records If you have any concerns, please contact human…
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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。 When do you think is the best time to go shopping? What clothes do you like buying? 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。 creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas Samantha is an expert in creative writing. top /top/ [noun] – any piece of light clothing worn on the part of the body above the waist I need a top that goes well with this skirt. proper /PROP-er/ [adjective] – correct, or considered to be correct Instructions always include proper use of machines. away /uh-WEY/…
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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 doing household chores? What household chores do you do 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。 desk /desk/ [noun] – a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers Nina piled the books neatly on her desk. stress /stres/ [noun] – great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition Meditation can help people under stress. head-on /HED-ON/ [adverb] – direct or directly We must face the problems head-on. tidy /TAHY-dee/ [verb] – to make a place…
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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 cheese? What dairy foods do you eat 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。 vegan /VEE-guhn/ [adjective] – not eating, using, or including any animal products A raw vegan diet is not recommended for children. (a) few /fyoo/ [determiner] – some, or a small number of something Few people were aware of his plan to resign. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Could I have the list of ingredients for the cookies?…
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© BBC News 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 been vaccinated for any disease? How do you keep yourself 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。 diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood My grandmother was diagnosed with diabetes. required /ri-KWAHYUHRD/ [adjective] – necessary according to the rules or for a particular purpose We are working to raise the required amount of money for the repairs. carbohydrate /kahr-boh-HAHY-dreyt/ [noun] – a substance such as sugar or starch that provides the body…
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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。 Who is the kindest person you know? When do you usually feel embarrassed? 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。 normal /NAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected It’s normal to feel nervous when on stage. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one My mother taught me to always do a good deed every day. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun] – someone you do not know Teach children not to talk to strangers. grateful /GREYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing 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。 What was the last gift you received? What is a popular gift 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous house owners left the furniture here. please /pleez/ [verb] – to make someone feel happy or satisfied I’ve heard that it’s difficult to please Mina. colleague /KOL-eeg/ [noun] – a person that you work with We will introduce your new colleague tomorrow. talent /TAL-uhnt/ [noun] – a natural ability to be good at…
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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 do you usually do during your free time? Did you like going to the playground or park when you were a child? 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。 come up with /kuhm uhp with/ [phrasal verb] – to suggest or think of an idea or plan We need to come up with a solution to this problem. equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/ [noun] – the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose The company equipment is checked regularly. equal /EE-kwuhl/ [adjective] – the same in importance and deserving…
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