Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

Have a very eco-friendly Christmas

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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 longest holiday in your country? How do you celebrate Christmas? 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。 habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Waking up early is a good habit. neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – the area of a town that surrounds someone’s home, or the people who live in this area My grandparents live in a quiet neighborhood. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste There’s…
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New coronavirus variant Omicron under observation by scientists

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© Thomas Faull/Alamy Live News/Alamy Live News via The Guardian 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 had any vaccinations? 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The police finally discovered the identity of the criminal. enough /ih-NUHF/ [adverb] – as much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree needed Is there enough food for everyone? indeed /in-DEED/ [adverb] – really or certainly, often used to emphasize something It’s…
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Restoring our ego through status pivoting

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© Getty Images via BBC Worklife 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 comes to mind when you hear the word “success”? What is your biggest success so far? 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。 achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something that a person, company, etc. has done or finished successfully Getting the perfect score on a test is a great achievement. various /VAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – many different There are various ways of getting to the airport. parental /puh-REN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to parents or to being a parent Parents have the right to go on…
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Is mindfulness equal to selfishness?

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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。 Are you an independent person? Do you think all people should meditate? 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。 intelligent /in-TEL-i-juhnt/ [adjective] – showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily Hiro is known as the most intelligent student in the class. attitude /AT-i-tood/ [noun] – a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this He has a wonderful attitude toward work. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long…
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Declining invitations the less painful way

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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 attending parties? Have you declined an invitation 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。 suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something This book is suitable for children. turn down (something/someone) /TURN DOUN/ [phrasal verb] – to refuse to accept or agree to something, or to refuse someone’s request I’m sorry, but I have to turn the job offer down. invitation /in-vi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – written or spoken request to come somewhere or do something I’m happy to accept your birthday invitation. equal /EE-kwuhl/…
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Say goodbye to the term “late bloomer”

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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 life goal? Who is the most successful person you know? 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。 frequently /FREE-kwuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – often He frequently visits the art gallery. idea /ahy-DEE-uh/ [noun] – a belief or opinion People have different ideas on online lessons. accomplishment /uh-KOM-plish-muhnt/ [noun] – something done or finished successfully Exercising every morning gives Sean a sense of accomplishment. as soon as possible /uhz soon uhz POS-uh-buhl / [adverb] – if you do something as soon as possible, you do it as quickly as you…
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Can leisure cause more stress than enjoyment?

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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 like doing in your free time? Do you usually stay at home when you have free time? 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。 leisure /LEE-zher/ [noun] – the time when you are not working or doing other duties Mary usually travels in her leisure time. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time doing something or being somewhere He spent three hours playing video games. unnecessary /uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted You can remove this unnecessary information in…
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Why people feel anxious when giving compliments

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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 often do you praise others? Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable giving or receiving compliments? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent That bird is very rare in Japan. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Be careful driving. The road is still wet from the recent rain. deserve /dih-ZURV/ [verb] – to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have She deserves a holiday for…
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The Mennonites, a community frozen in time

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©Jake Michaels, courtesy of Setanta Books 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 technology devices do you own? Is technology important? 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。 age /eyj/ [noun] – a particular period in time People were more active before the modern age. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods William’s family lives with modern technology. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the ways of behaving or beliefs that have been established for a long time The village has its own traditional foods. secondary…
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Is it okay to fall out of friendship?

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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 talk with your friends when you are not allowed to go out? Do you still go out 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening You’re not allowed to stay up late. Go to sleep at 9 p.m. communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with people Nowadays, social media is the most effective way of communication. move /moov/ [verb] – to go to a…
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