Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
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2023年5月16日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something He has a shellfish allergy, which is why clams and mussels give him adverse reactions like swelling and nausea. scholar /SKOL-er/ [noun] – a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university The researcher was a respected scholar of medicine. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something He plants trees and leads clean-up drives because he advocates for a better environment. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee / [noun] – the careful and detailed…
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2023年5月15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。 Can heart disease be prevented with a healthy lifestyle? Can heart disease be identified by a smartphone app? 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。 discover /dih-SKUVH-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time Yesterday, I went on a hike with my family, and we discovered a beautiful waterfall hidden in the forest. fight /fahyt/ [noun] – a situation in which you use a lot of effort to defeat someone or achieve something, or to stop something happening The fight against homelessness…
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2023年5月15日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prone /prohn/ [adjective] – likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad, such as damage or an illness Because of his family history of heart disease, John is prone to developing high blood pressure, so he tries to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. organ /AWR-guhn/ [noun] – a part of the body of an animal or plant that performs a particular job The human heart is an important organ that pumps blood throughout the body to keep us alive. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice…
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2023年5月15日
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2023年5月15日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is heart disease? What are some ways to keep your heart healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something Too much screen time can affect your sleep, so it’s a good idea to avoid using electronic devices before bedtime. blood pressure /bluhd PRESH-er / [noun] – a measure of the pressure at which the blood flows through the body It’s important to keep track of your blood pressure because it…
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2023年4月20日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is pain, and how is it experienced by individuals? How does pain affect daily life and mental health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rate /reyt/ [verb] – to judge the value or character of someone or something As part of their homework, the students were asked to rate the quality of the new school cafeteria and provide suggestions for improvement. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to discover the exact size or amount of something: In science class, the teacher asked the students to measure the length and width of the…
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2023年2月26日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. taxing /TAK-sing/ [adjective] – difficult or needing a lot of thought or effort If the current process becomes too taxing, a bus service provides an alternative. redundancy /ri-DUHN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a situation in which someone loses their job because their employer does not need them Employees are urged to accept voluntary redundancy. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – an innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned An innate interest in the physical world exists in children. drastically /DRAS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is severe and sudden or…
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2023年2月26日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What did you do to get the profession you have now? What jobs are in demand in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – a period when someone is not working because their job ended or they were forced to leave it The cost-cutting has led to massive layoffs at the company. balance /BAL-uhns/ [verb] – to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful She learned how to balance her work responsibilities and personal commitments to maintain…
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2023年2月26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。 What was your first job? Do you work from home or at the office? 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。 stressful /STRES-fuhl/ [adjective] – making you feel worried and nervous Finding a job was one of the most stressful moments for Lucas. employee /em-PLOI-ee/ [noun] – someone who is paid to work for someone else The small business currently has 40 employees. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adverb] – if something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected Plane tickets are likely to be expensive this December. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun]…
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2023年2月26日
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