Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Experts promote humane and sustainable pest control practices

2025年8月19日

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©(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) 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 had an insect problem in your house? Have you seen traps for animals or insects before? 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。 cruel /KROO-uhl/ [adjective] – causing pain or suffering to others without care or concern The circus was criticized for its cruel treatment of elephants during performances. case /keys/ [noun] – particular situation or example of something happening Several cases of food poisoning were reported after the festival. return /ri-TURN/ [verb] – to come or go back to a place or…
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Experts promote humane and sustainable pest control practices

2025年8月19日

pest

©(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals or insects do you often see near your home? What could happen if people and wild animals lived close to each other? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trap /trap/ [noun] – a device used to catch and hold animals or things The farmer set traps to catch rabbits eating his vegetables. attic /AT-ik/ [noun] – a space or room just below the roof of a building Old clothes and books were stored in the attic for many years. vent /vent/ [noun] – an opening…
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Healthy lifestyle shown to ameliorate memory loss in older adults, U.S. study finds

2025年8月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have older people in your family talked about memory problems? If so, what did they say? If not, what do they usually talk about? Have you ever joined a workout or exercise program? If so, what kind? If not, what physical activity do you like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening often or at the same time each day, week, etc. She takes regular walks every morning. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something or someone as part of something My lunch includes rice, meat, and…
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Healthy lifestyle shown to ameliorate memory loss in older adults, U.S. study finds

2025年8月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ameliorate /uh-MEEL-yuh-reyt/ [verb] – to make a bad or unpleasant situation better The city plans to ameliorate traffic by building more bridges. stimulation /stim-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active Music can provide mental stimulation during long study hours. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The teacher gave a comprehensive explanation of the science topic. holistic /hoh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part A holistic approach to learning includes mind and body exercises….
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Healthy lifestyle shown to ameliorate memory loss in older adults, U.S. study finds

2025年8月11日

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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 older people in your family talked about memory problems? Have you ever joined a workout or exercise program? 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。 result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else The test result was good. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed The information was reliable. berry /BER-ee/ [noun] – a small, round fruit on some plants and trees I ate a sweet berry today. mix /miks/ [noun] – a combination of different…
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Major U.S. ice cream makers to eliminate artificial dyes by 2028

2025年8月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite ice cream flavor, and why do you like it? Do you think the way food looks can change how it tastes? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artificial /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – made by people, not natural Many people avoid artificial sweeteners because they prefer natural ones. dye /dahy/ [noun] – a substance used to change the color of something The company decided to remove all dyes from its fruit drinks to make them more natural. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – very important or large…
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Major U.S. ice cream makers to eliminate artificial dyes by 2028

2025年8月7日

icecream

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time without stopping The new policy was introduced after sustained criticism from environmental groups. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by chemical processes rather than natural sources The company decided to replace synthetic flavors in its snacks with natural ones. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – a substance added to something in a small amount to improve it or preserve it The bread contains additives to keep it fresh longer. hyperactivity /hahy-per-ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition in which someone is too active and has difficulty sitting still or focusing Studies have…
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Major U.S. ice cream makers to eliminate artificial dyes by 2028

2025年8月7日

icecream

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 think food should look colorful to taste good? Have you ever checked the ingredients on an ice cream label? 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。 remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something away or get rid of it The school decided to remove junk food from the cafeteria. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – not made or changed by people; from nature Many customers prefer natural ingredients in their juice. request /ri-KWEST/ [noun] – an act of asking for something politely or formally The manager received many requests to…
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