Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds
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Exercise program helps colon cancer patients live longer, study finds
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
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
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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Study identifies biomarkers linked to ultraprocessed food intake
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Study identifies biomarkers linked to ultraprocessed food intake
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constitute /kon-sti-toot/ [verb] – to make up or form something Renewable energy sources constitute a major part of the country’s new power strategy. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – a substance that is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to keep it fresh and stop it from decaying Some pet foods contain additives that improve flavor and shelf life. dietary /DAHY-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – related to the food and drink regularly consumed by someone The doctor gave her dietary guidelines to help manage her allergies. compound /KOM-pound/ [noun] – a substance made from…
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Study identifies biomarkers linked to ultraprocessed food intake
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 to eat healthier food? Have you ever thought about how food affects your body? 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。 check /chek/ [verb] – to look at something carefully to learn more about it or to find a problem Scientists want to check how much sugar students drink each day. factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building where large amounts of products are made using machines Many clothes are made in factories in other countries. adult /uh-DUHLT/ [noun] – a person who is fully grown or…
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Study identifies biomarkers linked to ultraprocessed food intake
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If someone told you to stop eating your favorite food, how would you feel? Why? Do you think science can help people choose better food? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urine /YOOR-in/ [noun] – the yellow liquid waste that comes out of the body through the bladder The doctor asked the patient to give a urine sample for testing. diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood Eating too much sugar over time may increase…
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Health experts urge stronger surveillance as bird flu cases decline in humans
©(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful attention to possible danger or problems The security team maintained strict vigilance during the international summit. deterioration /dih-teer-ee-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming worse Experts are concerned about the deterioration of coral reefs due to climate change. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – likely to be harmed or affected by something The elderly are especially vulnerable during heatwaves. diagnostic /dahy-uhg-NOS-tik/ [adjective] – used to identify a disease or problem The hospital purchased new diagnostic equipment to detect heart conditions. complacency /kuhm-PLEY-suhn-see/ [noun] – a feeling of being too…
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