Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Veterinarians offer ways to help pets with allergies

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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 had a pet at home? Do you think pets need special food sometimes? 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。 uncomfortable /uhn-KUHMF-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – feeling pain, worry, or not at ease She felt uncomfortable sitting in the hard chair for a long time. sock /sok/ [noun] – a piece of clothing worn on the feet, usually made of soft material He wore thick socks because it was cold outside. dust /duhst/ [noun] – very small dry pieces of dirt that are found in the air or on…
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Veterinarians offer ways to help pets with allergies

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think animals can feel the same way people do when they are not feeling well? Why or why not? If you had to take care of a pet, what would you do every day to keep it healthy and happy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paw /paw/ [noun] – the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear The cat used its paw to gently touch the toy. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time or staying the same…
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Veterinarians offer ways to help pets with allergies

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allergy /AL-er-jee/ [noun] – a condition where the body reacts badly to certain substances like pollen, dust, or food Her allergy to peanuts causes her to break out in rashes. discomfort /dis-KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a feeling of physical or mental unease or pain The new shoes caused discomfort after walking for an hour. itchy /ICH-ee/ [adjective] – feeling the need to scratch a part of the body My arms feel itchy after being bitten by mosquitoes. pollen /POL-uhn/ [noun] – a fine powder from flowers that can cause allergies Pollen from the flowers made her sneeze…
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds

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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 tried a fitness class or a workout program? Do you think walking is a good way to stay 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。 study /STUHD-ee/ [noun] – careful research or investigation on a subject The study showed that eating more fruits can improve heart health. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening often or at equal times The doctor told her to have regular check-ups every year. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a set plan or schedule of activities or events The school started a reading program…
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chemotherapy /kee-moh-THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a medical treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells The patient with breast cancer underwent chemotherapy for six months. randomized /RAN-duh-mized/ [adjective] – arranged in a random order, not following a specific pattern The school conducted a randomized trial to test the effectiveness of different teaching methods. definitive /dih-FIN-i-tiv/ [adjective] – providing a final, clear answer or decision Scientists are waiting for a definitive report on the effectiveness of the new vaccine. insulin /IN-suh-lin/ [noun] – a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels People with diabetes often need insulin injections to…
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is the best time of day to exercise? If a friend was feeling weak or sick, what kind of advice would you give them to help them feel better? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. session /SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a period of time set for a specific activity or purpose The training program includes weekly sessions on teamwork skills. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test or study done to see how something works A new trial tested how well the vaccine works on young children. evidence /EV-i-duhns/…
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Over 12,000 chicks found in Delaware postal truck

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rescue /REH-skyoo/ [verb] – to save someone or something from a dangerous or harmful situation The firefighter rescued the cat from the burning house. procedural /pruh-SEE-jer-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the correct or usual way of doing something There was a procedural mistake during the voting process. feasible /FEE-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be made, done, or achieved It is not feasible to build a school in two weeks. sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] – to keep something going over time They worked together to sustain the clean water project. logistical /luh-JI-stuh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the planning…
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Over 12,000 chicks found in Delaware postal truck

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen animals suffer because of hot weather? If yes, what did you see? If no, what do you think might happen to animals in very hot weather? Have you ever visited a place where animals were rescued? If so, what animals were there? If not, would you like to visit one? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very strong or severe The desert has extreme heat during the day. across /uh-KRAWS/ [preposition] – from one side to the other of something He walked across…
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