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。 Have you ever flown on a commercial airplane? Have you ever seen wheelchair users get on or off an airplane? 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。 boarding /BAWR-ding/ [noun] – the process of entering the airplane and taking one’s seat before the flight. The boarding at the airport was efficient, with passengers quickly moving through security and onto the airplane. unnecessary / uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted We decided to remove all the unnecessary items from our backpacks to make…
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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 familiar with the term “Botox”? Is beauty enhancement a common practice 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。 blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read I enjoy reading cooking blogs. advertise /AD-ver-tahyz/ [verb] – to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it They decided to advertise their new product on television. appearance /uh-PEER-uhns / [noun] – the way a person or thing…
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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 men face difficulties when becoming fathers at a later age? Does fertility decline as men age? 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。 difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] – the fact of not being easy to do or understand Jane had some difficulty solving the math problem, but she asked her teacher for help and managed to find the correct answer. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place When Tim forgot his lunch money, the cafeteria…
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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 chocolate? Do you eat a balanced diet? 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。 diet /DAHY-it / [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group My nutritionist advised me to incorporate protein-rich foods into my diet for a healthier lifestyle. ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something Jake’s mathematical ability allows him to solve equations with ease and accuracy. disease /dih-ZEEZ / [noun] – illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by…
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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 gotten sick from eating contaminated food? Are you scared of foodborne illnesses? 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 touch or hold with your hands You have to carefully handle the fragile glassware to avoid any breakage during the experiment. responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [ri-SPON-suh-buhl] – deserving blame The careless driver was responsible for the accident that caused extensive damage to both vehicles. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use The library provides computer access…
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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 use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning? Do you usually wake up before your alarm goes off? 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。 avoid /uh-VOID/ [verb] – to stay away from someone or something I avoid sugary foods to maintain a healthy diet. tip /tip / [noun] – a useful piece of information, especially about how to do something Here’s a tip: When cooking pasta, add a splash of olive oil to prevent it from sticking together. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend 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。 Do you ever experience feelings of shyness? Are you currently more shy compared to when you were a child? 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。 nervous /NUR-vuhs/ [adjective] – worried and anxious John felt nervous before his job interview. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – (of a person or their behaviour) seeming normal and relaxed The results showed that he had a natural ability for leadership. pay attention (to something) /PAY-uh-TEN-shn/ [phrasal verb] – to watch, listen to, or think about something carefully Please pay attention during the presentation so that…
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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 use filters to enhance your photos? Do you think using filters to enhance photos is okay? 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。 standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a pattern or model that is generally accepted This product meets the industry standard for safety regulations. expression /ik-SPRESH-uhn/ [ik-SPRESH-uhn] – the act of showing a feeling or idea, or a feeling or idea that is shown His artwork is a beautiful expression of his creativity and imagination. disability /dis-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult…
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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 use artificial sweeteners? Do you think avoiding sugar can cause 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。 reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. The homeowner decided to reduce energy consumption by installing energy-efficient appliances. effect /ih-FEKT/ [ih-FEKT] – the result of a particular influence Regular exercise has a positive effect on both physical and mental well-being. scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik / [adjective] – relating to science, or using the organized methods of science The journal article…
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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 powder supplement before? Do you think powder supplements are effective? 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。 option /OP-shuhn / [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice When choosing a book to read, you have the option to borrow it from the library or buy it from a bookstore. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl / [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something This coat is not suitable for the summer because it’s too…
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