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 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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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 heard about how heart disease is detected or prevented in women? Does finding health issues early help improve long-term health? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider She suggested taking a break after working for two hours straight. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say or estimate that something will happen in the future based on current evidence or trends The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [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。 Have you ever heard of using insects to control health problems? Can climate change affect how often some diseases happen? 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。 laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced The chemistry students spent hours in the laboratory working on their experiments. fever /FEE-ver/ [noun] – a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual She had a high fever and needed…
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©REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri 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 people in your country use common methods to relieve muscle pain or skin issues? Can ancient practices still be important in today’s world? 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。 sauna /SAW-nuh/ [noun] – a small room, often with wood attached to the walls, that is heated to a high temperature, usually with steam After the workout, I relaxed in the sauna to help my muscles recover. twig /twig/ [noun] – a small, thin branch of a tree or bush, especially one removed from the tree 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。 Do governments want to make high-priced medications more affordable? Are there reasons that make it difficult for governments to lower medication costs? 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。 elderly /EL-der-lee/ [adjective] – describing people who are old, typically over the age of 65 The elderly man walked slowly with a cane. depend on /dɪ-PEND ɒn/ [phrasal verb] – to rely on or be influenced by something or someone I depend on my alarm clock to wake me up. unknown /uhn-NOHN/ [adjective] – not known or recognized; not familiar The…
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