Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
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2025年1月6日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about how medicine ingredients are reviewed for safety? Why is it important for a medicine to be tested again even if it’s been used for years? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decongestant /dee-kuhn-JES-tuhnt/ [noun] – a type of medicine used to relieve blocked noses or sinuses The doctor gave me a decongestant to clear my nose. effectively /ih-FEK-tiv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that produces the intended result The medicine worked effectively to treat my cold. relieve /ri-LEEV/ [verb] – to make something less painful or…
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2025年1月6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。 Do you know how medicine ingredients are reviewed for safety? Is it important for a medicine to be tested again even if it’s been used for years? 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。 review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – an evaluation or assessment of something The doctor gave a thorough review of the patient’s health. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a component part of a recipe or mixture The main ingredient in the soup is chicken. congestion /kuhn-JES-chuhn/ [noun] – the state of being blocked or overcrowded, often used in relation to…
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2025年1月4日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government of a country The federal government passed new laws to improve healthcare. dietary /DAHY-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – relating to the diet or the food that a person or group eats The dietary habits of the population have changed over the years. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (of a disease or condition) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring He suffers from chronic back pain. saturated /SACH-uh-rey-tid/ [adjective] – containing the highest possible amount of a substance, especially fat or oil Saturated fats are often found in processed foods….
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2025年1月4日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does “healthy food” mean to you? Can you think of a food you like that might not be labeled as “healthy”? Why do you think that is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. packaged /PA-kuhjd/ [adjective] – sold in a package She prefers to buy packaged snacks because they are more convenient for her busy schedule. definition /def-uh-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept The teacher asked the students to write a definition of the new vocabulary word. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a…
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2025年1月4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。 Do you think it’s important for food labels to show if a food is healthy or not? Do you believe that food labels can help prevent health problems like heart disease? 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。 update /UHP-deyt/ [noun] – a change or addition to something, typically to improve or modernize it The software update fixed several bugs. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to make changes or improvements to something, usually written material or a plan The teacher will revise the lesson plan for next week. label /LEY-buhl/ [noun]…
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2025年1月4日
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2024年12月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. logistical /luh-JI-stuh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the planning and organization of a complicated activity Managing a concert requires solving logistical problems like seating and parking. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of being difficult to understand or deal with The complexity of the puzzle made it hard for many to solve. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s performance this year. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, serious, or severe Planting trees can mitigate the effects of air pollution in…
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2024年12月30日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems do students face when going to school? What are the reasons some families struggle to find transportation for their children? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There is a shortage of teachers in some schools. distant /DIS-tuhnt / [adjective] – far away in space or time The distant mountain looks beautiful in the morning. qualify /KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to meet the necessary conditions or standards To qualify for the contest, you need to be 18…
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2024年12月30日
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2024年12月30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。 Do you think sharing rides with others is a good idea? Do you think there are problems with traditional school buses? 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。 transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people or goods from one place to another The bus is the most common form of transportation in the city. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] – a choice or option that can be used instead of something else Walking is an alternative to taking the bus. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – refers to a digital service or application,…
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