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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

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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 exercise? Do you sleep well? 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。 internal /in-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – inside the body The internal organs play a vital role in maintaining overall health. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee / [adverb] – possibly The negotiations could potentially lead to a breakthrough in diplomatic relations. overall /OH-ver-awl/ [adjective] – in general rather than in particular The overall response to the new product has been positive. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt / [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose The amount of food provided was sufficient to feed all the…
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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The student’s poor performance in the first exam had a subsequent impact on their overall grade for the course. guideline /GAHYD-lahyn/ [noun] – information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be The travel agency gave us guidelines on what to pack and how to prepare for the trip. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way The athlete’s consistent training and healthy lifestyle contributed to their exceptional performance in the competition. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun]…
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Exercise enhances brain health, but only with enough sleep

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you exercise? What’s your favorite routine? Do you get enough sleep? How do you feel about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way The goal of the new legislation is to regulate the sale and consumption of tobacco products for public health reasons. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Adding spices and herbs can enhance the flavor of a dish. underlying /UHN-der-lahy-ing/ [adjective] – real but not…
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Berberine’s sudden fame raises safety issues

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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 take food supplements? Do you think food supplements help us be healthier? 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。 potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions exist A number of potential customers called our pizza shop yesterday. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – If things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other. The weather conditions can vary greatly depending on the season and location. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that…
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Berberine’s sudden fame raises safety issues

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in the room to keep it at a comfortable level. spark / spahrk/ [verb] – to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting The new advertising campaign sparked interest in the product, resulting in a significant increase in sales. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – a medicine that contains substances that you need to stay healthy in addition to what you get in your food The athlete incorporated protein supplements into his training…
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Berberine’s sudden fame raises safety issues

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are food supplements? Do you take food supplements? Tell me about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. derived /dih-RAHYVD/ [verb] – coming from or caused by something else The serum’s main component is an antioxidant derived from mangosteens. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – great care and attention The teacher emphasized the importance of caution when conducting scientific experiments to ensure safety and accuracy. consult /KUHN-suhlt/ [verb] – to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject The patient decided to consult with…
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Unresolved emotions might be the cause of recurring dreams says experts

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of your recurring dreams? What do you think those dreams mean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong The intense emotions portrayed by the actor captivated the audience. subjective /suhb-JEK-tiv/ [adjective] – influenced by or based on personal beliefs or feelings, rather than based on facts Artistic interpretation is highly subjective, allowing for diverse and varied perspectives. therapist /THER-uh-pist/ [noun] – someone whose job is to treat a particular type of mental or physical illness or…
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Unresolved emotions might be the cause of recurring dreams says experts

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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 have dreams that occur again and again? Do you think dreams have meaning? 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。 emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He had an intense emotional response to the news of his promotion, feeling a mix of excitement, pride, and gratitude. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a situation in which there are opposing demands or ideas and a choice has to be made between them The conflict between her personal values and the demands of her job created a sense of…
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