Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

Kid

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could cook any meal for your family, what would it be? What do you think is fun or difficult about cooking? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lockdown /LOK-doun/ [noun] – a situation where people are required to stay in their homes for safety reasons The city declared a lockdown after the snowstorm to keep everyone safe. independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – able to do things without help from others After practicing for months, she became more independent in playing the piano. tool /tool/ [noun] – an object that helps…
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Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

Kid

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a class or series of classes where a small group of people learn about a specific subject or activity by doing practical work The school organized workshops on digital photography for interested students. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – related to the mental process of learning, understanding, and remembering Playing chess is believed to improve cognitive abilities in both children and adults. therapist /THER-uh-pist/ [noun] – a person trained to help others through therapy, especially related to mental, physical, or speech conditions A speech therapist helped the student improve pronunciation and speaking fluency. intimidated…
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NIH finds processed foods drive overeating

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a mineral found in salt that is essential for the body but harmful in large amounts Many canned soups contain high levels of sodium, which can raise blood pressure. calorie /KAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides People who walk regularly can burn extra calories throughout the day. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – the condition of having too much body fat, often leading to health problems Doctors are concerned about the rise of obesity in young children due to lack…
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NIH finds processed foods drive overeating

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite snack? Why do you like it? What do you think makes some foods hard to stop eating? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultraprocessed /UHL-truh PRAH-sest/ [adjective] – (of food) that has been heavily changed from its original form using industrial methods and additives Ultraprocessed snacks like packaged cakes and cookies are often cheaper than fresh foods. fat /fat/ [noun] – a natural oily or greasy substance found in animal bodies and some plant products, often used for energy or cooking This cooking oil has less fat…
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NIH finds processed foods drive overeating

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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 thought about how much salt or sugar is in your food? Would you be interested in joining a food experiment for a month? 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。 include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something or someone as part of a group or set The club activities include painting, dancing, and photography. controlled /kuhn-TROHLD/ [adjective] – managed or kept within limits The animals were kept in a controlled space for the science experiment. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – the information or outcome that comes from doing…
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Experimental treatment shows promise in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms

Alzheimer

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 heard of Alzheimer’s disease? Do you think memory problems can affect people at a young 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at a later time than originally planned The teacher decided to delay the exam until next week because many students were absent. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common; very unusual It’s rare to see snow in this part of the country during winter. switch /swich/ [verb] – to change from one thing to another After experiencing…
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Experimental treatment shows promise in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms

Alzheimer

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “Alzheimer’s”? What kinds of things do you think scientists study to help people stay healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plaque /plak/ [noun] – a harmful deposit or buildup, often in the body (e.g., in blood vessels or the brain) Doctors discovered plaques in her arteries that were affecting her blood flow. extended /ik-STEN-did/ [adjective] – longer than usual; continued for a longer time She took an extended vacation to relax after months of hard work. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to…
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Experimental treatment shows promise in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms

Alzheimer

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. onset /ON-set/ [noun] – the beginning or start of something Doctors closely monitored the onset of flu symptoms in the school community. mutation /myoo-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the genetic structure that can be passed to future generations Genetic mutations in certain crops have improved their resistance to pests. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to move from one state, stage, or place to another The company transitioned from in-person meetings to virtual conferences during the pandemic. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to stop or pause something Construction workers had to halt their progress due to heavy rain….
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