Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

2025年9月4日

Alcohol

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 seen a health warning about alcohol? Do you think health messages can change people’s habits? 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。 amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of something She added a small amount of sugar to the coffee. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true or real Many students believe that studying every day helps them learn faster. change /cheynj/ [verb] – to make or become different The school changed the lunch menu to offer healthier food. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – something…
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Gallup poll shows record decline in U.S. alcohol consumption amid rising health concerns

2025年9月4日

Alcohol

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – average in amount, level, or degree; not extreme or excessive The chef used a moderate amount of salt to balance the flavors in the soup. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – the way something is understood, interpreted, or seen by people Her perception of the school improved after meeting the friendly teachers. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a harmful or negative effect The medication was stopped because of its adverse effects on the patient’s liver. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – a general agreement among a group of people There was a consensus among the committee…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

2025年8月24日

Cris-News (2)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hyperpalatable /hy-per-PA-luh-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – (of food) extremely tasty and hard to resist, often because of sugar, salt, or fat The snack was so hyperpalatable that it was hard to stop eating. catalyze /KA-tuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to cause or speed up a change or action The new program may catalyze a shift in eating habits. conscientious /kon-shee-EN-shuhs/ [adjective] – always doing work carefully and correctly He is very conscientious about choosing healthy food. transformative /trans-FOR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing important and lasting change A balanced diet can have a transformative effect on health. uniform /YOO-nuh-fawrm/ [adjective] – the…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

2025年8月24日

Cris-News (2)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? If so, how often do you eat them? If not, what food do you usually eat? Do you usually check the labels when buying food? If so, what do you look for? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultra-processed /UHL-truh-proh-sest/ [adjective] – describes food made with many changes, including added sugar and chemicals Chips and candy are ultra-processed foods. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – substances added to food to improve taste, color, or life span Some foods have many additives…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

2025年8月24日

Cris-News (2)

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 frozen or ready-to-eat meals? Do you usually check food labels when shopping? 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。 prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something from happening Exercise helps in the prevention of sickness. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – related to what is being talked about or is important now This book is relevant to the exam. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for the body or health Eating too much candy is unhealthy. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – not simple; having many parts This…
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Biomaterials gain attention in fashion industry’s sustainability efforts

2025年8月21日

fashion

©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biodegradable /bahy-oh-di-GREY-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to break down naturally and safely in the environment The restaurant now uses biodegradable straws made from paper. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by people using chemicals, not from natural things These shoes are made with synthetic rubber to last longer. polyester /POL-ee-es-ter/ [noun] – a man-made material used in clothing and fabric His shirt is made of polyester, so it dries very quickly. mycelium /mahy-SEE-lee-uhm/ [noun] – the root-like part of a fungus (used to make eco-friendly materials) Some companies use mycelium to make packaging instead of…
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Biomaterials gain attention in fashion industry’s sustainability efforts

2025年8月21日

fashion

©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) 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 care about the materials used in your clothes? Would you like to wear clothes made from seaweed or mushrooms? 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。 designer /dih-ZAHY-ner/ [noun] – a person who creates plans for making things, especially clothes, buildings, or products The designer made a new look for the school’s uniform. famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known by many people She is a famous singer in her country. leather /LETH-er/ [noun] – a strong material made from animal skin, used for clothes, shoes, or…
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Beginner

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Biomaterials gain attention in fashion industry’s sustainability efforts

2025年8月21日

fashion

©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of clothes do you like to wear? Why? If you could design your own clothes, what special feature would they have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. handmade /HAND-MEYD/ [adjective] – made by a person, not by a machine We bought a handmade basket at the local market. microplastic /MAHY-kroh-plas-tik/ [noun] – a very small piece of plastic that pollutes the environment. Scientists found microplastics in the ocean water. brand /brand/ [noun] – the name of a company that makes and sells products That store sells…
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Intermediate

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