Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Beginner

Techniques to help you fall back asleep

young woman is waking up with alarm clock

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 your phone as an alarm clock? Can you fall back to sleep easily after waking up? 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。 annoyed /uh-NOID/ [adjective] – angry My friends were annoyed at the way the party ended. relaxing /ri-LAKS/ [adjective] – making you feel relaxed I had a relaxing vacation in Hawaii. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else Tax is already included in the bill. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular…
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Is remote work rapidly closing?

Work from home

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 online meetings? Do you love working from home? 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。 online /ON-LAHYN/ [adjective] – connected by computer to one or more other computers or networks, as through a commercial electronic information service or the internet. I’ll send you the link to our online forum. meeting /MEE-ting/ [noun] – a planned occasion when people come together, either in person or online (using the internet), to discuss something We’ve got a meeting at two and it’s almost one-thirty now. new /NYOO/ [adjective] – recently…
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Stereotypical bore: Why do we judge people as “boring”?

Girl sitting in front of young guy and talking to him. He looks bored. Man is not interested in conversation at all

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 hobbies are interesting to you? How often do you talk with your friends? 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。 social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working Social events at school improve the students’ conversation skills. boredom /BAWR-duhm/ [noun] – the state of being bored Reading books help in getting rid of boredom. unfinished /uhn-FIN-isht/ [adjective] – not ended or completed We still have unfinished homework. capture someone’s…
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The toxicity of a cut-throat culture

overwork

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。 For you, what is hard work? Do you get pressured easily? 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。 point to /point too/ [phrasal verb] – to make it seem likely that a particular fact is true or that a particular event will happen Julia’s symptoms point to diabetes. human resource (HR) /HYOO-muhn REE-sawrs/ [noun] – the department in a company that is responsible for dealing with employees, for example by employing them, training them, dealing with their problems, and managing their records If you have any concerns, please contact human…
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Four ways to be a sustainable fashionista

clothes

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。 When do you think is the best time to go shopping? What clothes do you like buying? 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。 creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas Samantha is an expert in creative writing. top /top/ [noun] – any piece of light clothing worn on the part of the body above the waist I need a top that goes well with this skirt. proper /PROP-er/ [adjective] – correct, or considered to be correct Instructions always include proper use of machines. away /uh-WEY/…
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The benefits of doing household chores

Children Helping Parents With Household Chores In Kitchen

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 doing household chores? What household chores do you do every day? 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。 desk /desk/ [noun] – a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers Nina piled the books neatly on her desk. stress /stres/ [noun] – great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something that causes this condition Meditation can help people under stress. head-on /HED-ON/ [adverb] – direct or directly We must face the problems head-on. tidy /TAHY-dee/ [verb] – to make a place…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

vegan cheese with cashew nut

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 cheese? What dairy foods do you eat every day? 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。 vegan /VEE-guhn/ [adjective] – not eating, using, or including any animal products A raw vegan diet is not recommended for children. (a) few /fyoo/ [determiner] – some, or a small number of something Few people were aware of his plan to resign. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Could I have the list of ingredients for the cookies?…
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England to use artificial pancreas for diabetes 1 care

diabetes

© BBC News 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 been vaccinated for any disease? How do you keep yourself healthy? 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。 diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood My grandmother was diagnosed with diabetes. required /ri-KWAHYUHRD/ [adjective] – necessary according to the rules or for a particular purpose We are working to raise the required amount of money for the repairs. carbohydrate /kahr-boh-HAHY-dreyt/ [noun] – a substance such as sugar or starch that provides the body…
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The reason that prevents us to be kind

Giving a helping hand. Lending a helping hand. Solidarity, compassion, and charity, rescue. Hands of man and woman on blue sky background.

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。 Who is the kindest person you know? When do you usually feel embarrassed? 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。 normal /NAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected It’s normal to feel nervous when on stage. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one My mother taught me to always do a good deed every day. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun] – someone you do not know Teach children not to talk to strangers. grateful /GREYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing or…
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