Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Rudie van Vuuren competes in Cricket and Rugby World Cups

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite sport, and why do you enjoy it? Can you name some famous athletes or sports personalities you admire? Why do you look up to them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – in danger of becoming extinct or disappearing from the Earth. Refers to species or animals at risk of no longer existing The panda is an endangered species, and conservation efforts are in place to protect its habitat. tribe /trahyb/ [noun] – a social group or community of people who share a common…
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FDA considers ban on hair-straightening products linked to health risks

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your experience or knowledge, is straightening hair a common hair treatment in your country? Could you share some details or practices associated with it? Besides hair straightening, what other common hair treatments or practices do you often come across or use in your region or community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ban /ban/ [noun] – an official order that prevents something from happening The government issued a ban on smoking in public places. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you…
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FDA considers ban on hair-straightening products linked to health risks

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. targeted /TAA-guh-tuhd/ [adjective] – specifically designed or aimed at a particular group or individual The marketing campaign was targeted at young professionals, featuring products and services tailored to their needs and preferences. predominantly /pruh-DAA-muh-nuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – mostly or mainly The city’s skyline was predominantly made up of modern skyscrapers, showcasing its rapid urban development. sue /soo/ [verb] – to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you After sustaining injuries due to a faulty product, Sachi decided to sue…
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FDA considers ban on hair-straightening products linked to health risks

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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 used a hair straightening product? Is hair straightening a popular treatment in your country? 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。 certain /SUR-tn/ [determiner] – particular but not named or described She needed to buy a certain type of tool for the job, but she couldn’t remember its name. pressing /PREH-suhng/ [adjective] – refers to products or substances used in the process of straightening hair She applied a pressing agent to her hair before using the flat iron to achieve a sleek, straight look. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun]…
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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an allergy? What allergies are you familiar with? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [adjective] – used to refer to cows that are used for producing milk, rather than meat, or to foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese I enjoy having dairy products like yogurt and cheese as part of my breakfast every morning. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease A persistent cough is one of the…
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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tragically /TRA-ji-klee/ [adverb] – in a way that is very sad, and often involving death and suffering The young woman’s life was tragically cut short by a rare and aggressive disease, leaving her loved ones in grief. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it The doctor provided a diagnosis of pneumonia after conducting various tests and analyzing the patient’s symptoms. practitioner /prak-TISH-uh-ner/ [noun] – someone involved in a skilled job or activity The yoga practitioner guided the class through a series of poses and breathing…
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Ticks’ meat allergy spreads in US, CDC warns

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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 what a tick insect is? Have you ever experienced allergies? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [noun] – A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect. The snake’s venomous bite required urgent medical treatment. tick /tik/ [tik] – a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals After a hike in the woods, I found a tick on my leg and had to carefully remove it. appear…
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