Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

Study links reflux medications to higher dementia risk

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©Science Photo Library RF/Getty Images 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 familiar with the terms “acid reflux” or “heartburn”? Do you know what dementia is? 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。 connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to join or be joined with something else The new bridge will connect the two sides of the city over the river. prescription /pri-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] – a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs After the doctor’s appointment, I went to the pharmacy to pick up my…
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Study finds red meat consumption increases type 2 diabetes 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。 Do you like eating red meat? Do you believe that red meat should be consumed in moderation? 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 She developed a healthy habit of eating fruits and vegetables every day. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to acquire or contract Over the years, he developed a keen interest in photography. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision She asked…
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Leprosy surges in Central Florida, report says

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©CNN 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 know what ‘leprosy’ is? Are there diseases or illnesses that tend to have localized outbreaks in specific regions of 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。 regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening or doing something often She has a regular exercise routine that she follows every morning. unexpected /uhn-ik-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – not expected The sudden rainstorm caught us off guard and was completely unexpected. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The sighting of a rare bird species attracted birdwatchers from all around…
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Rudie van Vuuren competes in Cricket and Rugby World Cups

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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 sport? Can you name some famous athletes or sports personalities you admire? 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。 achieve /uh-CHEEV/ [verb] – to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor. wildlife /WAHYLD-lahyf / [noun] – animals and plants that grow independently of people, usually in natural conditions The national park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, zebras, and elephants. value /VAL-yoo/…
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FDA considers ban on hair-straightening products linked to health risks

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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 used a hair straightening product? Is hair straightening a popular treatment 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。 certain /SUR-tn/ [determiner] – particular but not named or described She needed to buy a certain type of tool for the job, but she couldn’t remember its name. pressing /PREH-suhng/ [adjective] – refers to products or substances used in the process of straightening hair She applied a pressing agent to her hair before using the flat iron to achieve a sleek, straight look. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun]…
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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns

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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 know what a tick insect is? Have you ever experienced allergies? 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] – A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect. The snake’s venomous bite required urgent medical treatment. tick /tik/ [tik] – a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals After a hike in the woods, I found a tick on my leg and had to carefully remove it. appear…
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Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools

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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 antibiotics medicines that help us fight infections? Can animals develop resistance to antibiotics if they are given too many of them? 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-oo/ [noun] – a topic or problem that is the subject of a discussion, debate, or dispute The issue of climate change is a global concern. discover /dih-SKUHV-er / [verb] – to find something for the first time or to learn about something previously unknown Christopher Columbus is famous for discovering America in 1492. farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity…
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Experts debunk toddler milk benefits

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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 have thoughts or knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers (children aged 1 to 3 years)? Have you encountered any discussions or recommendations regarding the transition from infant formula to cow’s milk for toddlers? 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 trying a new restaurant for dinner, hoping to experience a different cuisine. breast /brest/ [noun] – either of the two soft, rounded parts of a woman’s chest that…
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California bans four harmful chemicals in food

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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 or known about ‘food additives’? Do you think food additives have any impact on health and well-being? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to present or bring something into use or operation for the first time. During the press conference, the scientist introduced a groundbreaking invention that could revolutionize renewable energy production. law /law/ [noun] – a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves The new traffic law aims to…
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New study suggests ‘Healthy eating’ nutrition curriculum may do more harm than good

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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 know what healthy eating means? Do you know what kinds of foods are good for your 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting a short time ago I got a recent message on my phone. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Brushing your teeth every morning is a good habit. culture /KUHL-cher / [noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a…
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