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。 Do you usually eat more vegetables than meat? Do you think small changes in diet can help people become healthier? 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – harmful substances or waste that make air, water, or land dirty Air pollution increased in the city because of heavy traffic. diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] – the kind of food that a person usually eats Different cultures have different diets that include local foods. dirty /DUR-tee/ [adjective] – not clean; covered with something that makes it unclean The river became…
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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 seen wild plants or mushrooms growing outside? Have you ever joined a class or activity about nature? 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。 class /klas/ [noun] – a group of students learning a subject or skill together The art school opened new classes for drawing and painting. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – food or substance used to prepare a dish The recipe needs simple ingredients like rice, chicken, and onions. forest /FAWR-ist/ [noun] – a large area of land covered mainly with trees Many animals live in…
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©(CDC via AP, File) 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 been bitten by an insect? Have you ever taken medicine that did not work well? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – the act of cutting into or wounding something with teeth or jaws (in this case, by an insect or animal) Mosquito bites often cause red and itchy spots on the skin. common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – happening often or found in many places Colds are common in the winter season. expensive /ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – costing a lot 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。 Have you ever avoided a food because you thought it might be unsafe? Do you usually check what ingredients are in the food you eat? 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。 lawmaker /LAW-mey-ker/ [noun] – a person who makes or passes laws in a government The lawmakers voted on a new education policy. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or as part of it This soup contains chicken and vegetables. reaction /ree-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – a response of the body or mind to something (such as food, medicine,…
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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 usually go to bed at the same time before school days and on weekends? Did you find it hard to sleep after the last long vacation? 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。 distorted /dih-STAWR-tid/ [adjective] – changed in a bad or irregular way His daily routine was distorted by too much screen time. harmonious /hahr-MOH-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – having parts that are related or combined well The group worked in a harmonious way. approachable /uh-PROH-chuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easier to deal with, less intimidating, and more comfortable The math…
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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 seen a health warning about alcohol? Do you think health messages can change people’s habits? 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。 amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of something She added a small amount of sugar to the coffee. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true or real Many students believe that studying every day helps them learn faster. change /cheynj/ [verb] – to make or become different The school changed the lunch menu to offer healthier food. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – something…
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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 tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? Do you usually check food labels when shopping? 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。 prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening Exercise helps in the prevention of sickness. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – related to what is being talked about or is important now This book is relevant to the exam. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for the body or health Eating too much candy is unhealthy. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – not simple; having many parts This…
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©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) 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 care about the materials used in your clothes? Would you like to wear clothes made from seaweed or mushrooms? 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。 designer /dih-ZAHY-ner/ [noun] – a person who creates plans for making things, especially clothes, buildings, or products The designer made a new look for the school’s uniform. famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known by many people She is a famous singer in her country. leather /LETH-er/ [noun] – a strong material made from animal skin, used for clothes, shoes, or…
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©AP Photo/Sophie Bates 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 seen a monkey or any wild animal in real life? Do you know any place in your area that helps these animals? 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。 peaceful /PEES-fuhl/ [adjective] – quiet and calm without worry or noise The lake is peaceful in the morning. medical /MED-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to the treatment of illness or injury She needs medical help now. purpose /PUR-puhs/ [noun] – the reason for doing something The purpose of school is to learn. goal /gohl/ [noun] –…
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©(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) 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 had an insect problem in your house? Have you seen traps for animals or insects 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。 cruel /KROO-uhl/ [adjective] – causing pain or suffering to others without care or concern The circus was criticized for its cruel treatment of elephants during performances. case /keys/ [noun] – particular situation or example of something happening Several cases of food poisoning were reported after the festival. return /ri-TURN/ [verb] – to come or go back to a place or…
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