Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
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2025年4月1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。 Have you ever heard of Alzheimer’s disease? Do you think memory problems can affect people at a young age? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at a later time than originally planned The teacher decided to delay the exam until next week because many students were absent. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common; very unusual It’s rare to see snow in this part of the country during winter. switch /swich/ [verb] – to change from one thing to another After experiencing…
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2025年4月1日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “Alzheimer’s”? What kinds of things do you think scientists study to help people stay healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plaque /plak/ [noun] – a harmful deposit or buildup, often in the body (e.g., in blood vessels or the brain) Doctors discovered plaques in her arteries that were affecting her blood flow. extended /ik-STEN-did/ [adjective] – longer than usual; continued for a longer time She took an extended vacation to relax after months of hard work. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to…
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2025年4月1日
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2025年4月1日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. onset /ON-set/ [noun] – the beginning or start of something Doctors closely monitored the onset of flu symptoms in the school community. mutation /myoo-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the genetic structure that can be passed to future generations Genetic mutations in certain crops have improved their resistance to pests. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to move from one state, stage, or place to another The company transitioned from in-person meetings to virtual conferences during the pandemic. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to stop or pause something Construction workers had to halt their progress due to heavy rain….
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2025年3月29日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rank /rangk/ [verb] – to have a particular position in a list or hierarchy The university ranks among the top institutions for medical research in the country. caution /CAW-shuhn/ [verb] – to warn someone to be careful The weather service cautioned residents to stay indoors due to the approaching storm. minimal /MIN-uh-muhl/ [adjective] – very small in amount, level, or degree The damage from the earthquake was minimal due to strong building structures. precedent /PRES-i-duhnt/ [noun] – an action, situation, or decision that can be used as an example for future cases The court’s ruling set…
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2025年3月29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。 Would you prefer drinking water with or without added minerals? Have you ever noticed a difference in the taste of water from different places? 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。 decrease /DEE-krees/ [noun] – a reduction in size, amount, or number of something There was a decrease in the number of visitors today. personal /PUR-suh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to one person instead of a group or organization His personal opinion is different from his friend’s view. opinion /uh-PIN-yuhn/ [noun] – a thought or belief about something or someone His…
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2025年3月29日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could change something about the water in your area, what would it be and why? Why do you think people might disagree about adding things like fluoride to water? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prohibit /pruh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to officially forbid something The law prohibits smoking inside restaurants to protect public health. strengthen /STRENGK-thuhn/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more effective Exercise strengthens muscles and keeps the body healthy. decay /dih-KAY/ [noun] – the process of becoming damaged or destroyed over time Too much sugar can…
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2025年3月29日
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2025年3月27日
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2025年3月27日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a sudden start or increase of something, especially a disease or something dangerous The outbreak of food poisoning forced the restaurant to close for inspection. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to go beyond a particular number, amount, or limit The temperature will exceed 40 degrees Celsius during the heatwave. infected /in-FECT-ed/ [adjective] – contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens She cleaned the infected cut with antiseptic to stop the spread of bacteria. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to pass a disease or infection from one person to another, usually through direct or…
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