Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Why do we dream?

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to happen, especially something bad Shrimps and certain other seafood can trigger Alphonse’s allergies. hypothesis /hahy-POTH-uh-sis/ [noun] – an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved Based on our hypothesis, the man may have fallen asleep while driving. recurrent /ri-KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – happening again many times The issue of unemployment is recurrent during this time. peculiarity /pi-kyoo-lee-AR-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being strange or unusual, or an unusual characteristic or habit I picked up on some peculiarities in…
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Why do we dream?

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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 remember your dreams? Do you believe that dreams have special meanings? 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。 dream /dreem/ [noun] – a series of events or images that happen in your mind when you are sleeping I had a weird dream last night. nightmare /NAHYT-mair/ [noun] – a very upsetting or frightening dream What was your nightmare about? Do you still remember it? stay /stey/ [verb] – to continue doing something, or to continue to be in a particular state The store stays open until 8 p.m….
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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable

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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 resolutions for this year? Do you believe in New Year’s resolutions? 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。 achieve /uh-CHEEV/ [verb] – to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort Sara finally achieved success in the art industry. goal /gohl/ [noun] – an aim or purpose Shin’s goal is to be a doctor. divide /dih-VAHYD/ [verb] – to (cause to) separate into parts or groups Please divide the documents into smaller parts. mistake /mi-STEYK/ [noun] – an action,…
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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attainable /uh-TEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – possible to achieve We have some challenging but attainable financial goals. in line with /in lahyn with/ [idiom] – similar to, or at the same level as something The outcomes were all in line with the targets. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life This victory was a milestone in the history of our nation. manageable /MAN-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy or possible to deal with Try to scale down your tasks to something more manageable. move forward /moov FAWR-werd/ [idiom] –…
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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your New Year’s resolutions? Do you make resolutions every year? Why or why not? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – seeming to exist or be happening in fact We need to be realistic about the likelihood of winning. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens Their three sons also contributed to the success of the family business. abstract /AB-strakt/ [adjective] – existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object Her ideas come off as a…
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The rising risk of shortsightedness

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. myopia /mahy-OH-pee-uh/ [noun] – a condition in which someone cannot clearly see things that are far away Individuals with myopia may frequently read without glasses or lenses. disparate /DIS-per-it/ [adjective] – different in every way She struggled to adjust between the two countries due to their disparate cultures. affliction /uh-FLIK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that makes you suffer Deafness is a great affliction to his work. impairment /im-PAIR-muhnt/ [noun] – deterioration in the functioning of a body part, organ, or system that can be temporary or permanent and can result from injury or disease Intellectual impairment is…
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The rising risk of shortsightedness

Young pediatrician in white coat helps to get new glasses for little girl.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How long do you use your computer or smartphone? What do you usually use it for? How often do you go outside? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notice /NOH-tis/ [verb] – to see or become conscious of something or someone I noticed that he had taken a piece of candy from the jar. lifestyle /LAHYF-stahyl/ [noun] – someone’s way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do The key to living a healthy lifestyle is regular exercise. rapidly /RAP-id-lee/ [adverb] – in a fast…
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The rising risk of shortsightedness

Young pediatrician in white coat helps to get new glasses for little girl.

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 good eyesight? How do you take care of your eyes? 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。 among /uh-MUHNG/ [preposition] – happening or being included as part of a group of people or things Ice cream and candies are popular among children. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something Mary has been suffering from a bad case of sunburn. blind /blahynd/ [adjective] – unable to see My grandfather started to go blind in his late sixties. worse /wurs/ [adjective] – more unpleasant, difficult,…
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