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 have dreams that occur again and again? Do you think dreams have meaning? 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。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He had an intense emotional response to the news of his promotion, feeling a mix of excitement, pride, and gratitude. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a situation in which there are opposing demands or ideas and a choice has to be made between them The conflict between her personal values and the demands of her job created a sense 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 heard about diabetes before? Is diabetes a common health condition 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。 approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time It is a walk of approximately 15 minutes from my house to the park. link /lingk/ [lingk] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas The teacher explained the link between studying hard and getting good grades in school. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of organic…
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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 tried using supplements to help you sleep? Do you think these supplements are safe? 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。 disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble The loud music coming from the neighboring apartment caused a disturbance. guidance /GAHYD-ns/ [noun] – help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems The coach’s guidance during training sessions helped the team improve their performance. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the…
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©U.S. FDA 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 sweet beverages? Have you heard of ‘aspartame’? 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。 link /lingk/ [noun] – a connection between two things The scientists discovered a strong link between smoking and lung cancer. 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 Regular screenings for breast cancer are recommended for early detection. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says officially,…
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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 someone who drinks alcoholic beverages? Do you think drinking liquor is bad 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。 highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to attract attention to or emphasize something important The advertisement used bright colors and catchy slogans to highlight the unique features of the product. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations The student created a study strategy that involved setting…
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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 obesity is? Is it healthy to have excess weight? 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。 affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something The outcome of the negotiation will directly affect the future of the business and its employees. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient The consequence of skipping regular exercise is a decline in physical fitness and…
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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 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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