Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
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2025年7月11日
©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Too much sugar is detrimental to good health. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The company made a substantial profit last year. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – very difficult to deal with or overcome Starting a new diet can be a formidable challenge. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people There was widespread support for the new policy. impactful /im-PAKT-fuhl/ [adjective] – having a powerful effect or influence His speech was very impactful and…
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2025年7月11日
©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File 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 received a weather warning in your area? Did you take action when you received a weather warning? 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。 illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a disease or period of being sick She stayed home because of her illness. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing damage or injury The smoke is harmful to the lungs. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement toward a better or more complete condition The baby made progress in walking. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowing that something exists…
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2025年7月7日
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2025年7月7日
©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) 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 yoga before? Do you think people of all ages should try light exercise? 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。 chair /chair/ [noun] – a piece of furniture for one person to sit on The teacher sat on the chair while the students gathered around. student /STOOD-nt/ [noun] – a person who is learning at a school or under an instructor The music teacher slowed down the lesson for a student who had never played the piano before. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a…
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2025年7月7日
©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to relax or reduce stress? What kind of exercises do you enjoy or want to try someday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adapted /uh-DAP-tid/ [adjective] – changed or modified to fit a new use, purpose, or condition This school uses an adapted curriculum for students with learning difficulties. wellness /WEL-nis/ [noun] – the state of being healthy in body and mind The company offers a wellness program to help employees stay healthy. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – ak-ses-uh-buhl The building is accessible for people…
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2025年7月7日
©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. modified /MAH-duh-fide/ [adjective] – changed slightly to improve something or make it more suitable They used a modified chair design to support people with back problems. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or easy to notice There was a notable drop in temperature after the storm passed. osteoarthritis /os-tee-oh-ahr-THRAHY-tis/ [noun] – a medical condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints, especially in older people My grandmother has osteoarthritis in her knees and finds it hard to walk. posture /POS-cher/ [noun] – the way someone holds their body when sitting or standing…
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2025年6月29日
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2025年6月29日
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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2025年6月29日
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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2025年6月29日
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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