Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

Report reveals major brands fueling Cambodia brick kilns with waste

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©Thomas Cristofoletti / Ruom for Unearthed 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 purchasing international brands? Do you prioritize specific factors or qualities before making a purchase decision? 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。 waste /weyst/ [noun] – unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed The recycling center sorted various types of waste, separating plastics, paper, and glass for processing. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a material used to produce heat or energy, typically used to power machines or processes Wood pellets…
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NHS England aims to end cervical cancer by 2040

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©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。 Is cancer a common health concern in your country? Are you aware of any risk factors or common causes associated with cancer? 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。 cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death Early detection is crucial to effectively treating cancer. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health…
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New Delhi struggles with severe air pollution crisis

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©Arun Thakur / AFP – 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。 Does your country experience problems with air pollution? Do you think solving the problem of air pollution is easy? 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] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste The city’s efforts to reduce pollution have resulted in cleaner air and a healthier environment. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about Climate change is a pressing issue that requires immediate global attention and…
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Morning workouts show weight loss promise, a new study suggests

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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 morning workouts are? Have you heard about the connection between morning exercise and weight loss? 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。 average /AV-er-ij/ [adjective] – the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts Your average score in math class is the total of all your scores divided by the number of tests you took. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject…
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Cutting daily salt by one teaspoon lowers blood pressure

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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 aware of any health benefits or drawbacks related to salt? Do you actively manage or monitor your salt intake? 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。 manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] – to handle or regulate She can effectively manage her time to balance work and her personal life. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding The research focused on identifying innovative treatments for a rare genetic disorder. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an…
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WHO reports post-pandemic TB response recovery, urges faster target achievement

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©Provided by Forbes 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 any knowledge or information about tuberculosis (often abbreviated as TB)? Is tuberculosis a common health problem 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability Completing a marathon was a personal challenge she had always wanted to conquer. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – forward or onward movement towards a goal, improvement, or development The…
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FDA proposes ban on additive in popular drinks

Soda

©HealthCastle.com 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 think citrus-flavored beverages are popular among a wide range of consumers? Have you ever tried a citrus-flavored drink 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。 certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – particular but not named or described Only certain students are eligible for the advanced placement program. law /law/ [noun] – a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the way in which a society behaves The new law requires all citizens to wear seat belts while driving. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed…
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FDA proposes banning menthol in cigarettes and flavored cigars

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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 many different flavors of cigarettes exist in your country? Do you believe that cigarettes have any benefits? 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。 product /PROD-uhkt/ [noun] – something that is made to be sold, usually something that is produced by an industrial process or, less commonly, something that is grown or obtained through farming The company introduced a new line of eco-friendly products to meet the growing demand for sustainable options. law /law/ [noun] – a rule, usually made by a government, that is used to order the…
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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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