Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

New cookbook by renowned food bloggers simplifies cooking for couples with task-sharing approach

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons people use cookbooks? What types of recipes do you think are found in cookbooks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – widely known or recognized Many people admire the well-known artist for her beautiful paintings. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [verb] – to create or plan something The student will design a new logo for the school event. simplify /SIM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something easier to understand or do The teacher will simplify the instructions to help everyone follow them. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a…
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New cookbook by renowned food bloggers simplifies cooking for couples with task-sharing approach

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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 how to cook? Have you ever seen/used a cookbook? 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。 cookbook /KOOK-book/ [noun] – a book containing instructions for cooking I found a new cookbook with easy meals. recipe /RES-uh-pee/ [noun] – a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish I followed the recipe to bake a cake. variety /vuh-RAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – a number of different types of something There is a variety of fruits in the market. gluten-free /GLOOT-n-free/ [adjective] – refers to food that does not contain gluten…
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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which something is damaged or worsens in quality, condition, or level The degradation of the forest due to illegal logging has become a serious issue. livelihood /lAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – the way someone earns the money they need to pay for food, a place to live, etc. Many farmers depend on the land for their livelihood. aquaculture /AK-wuh-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish or plants for food The growth of aquaculture has helped reduce pressure on wild fish populations. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to…
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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

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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 eaten eel? Do you believe specific environmental conditions are necessary for successful eel farming? 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。 farming /FAHR-ming/ [noun] – the activity of growing plants or raising animals for food Farming helps people grow food for everyone. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire of consumers for a product or service There is high demand for fresh fruits in summer. support /suh-PAWRT/ [noun] – help or assistance The teacher gives support to students in class. training /TREY-ning/ [noun] – the process of learning…
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Cambodian fisherman turns to eel farming amid declining fish stocks in Tonle Sap

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten eel? What dishes do you think include eel as an ingredient? What environmental conditions do you think are necessary for successful eel farming? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fisherman /FISH-er-muhn/ [noun] – a person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby The fisherman woke up early to catch fresh fish for his family. income /IN-kuhm/ [noun] – money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments Her income allows her to buy new clothes and save for vacations. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/…
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Rising food prices drive consumers to grocery stores

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflation / in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money Due to inflation, the cost of living has risen across many countries. contrast /kuhn-TRAST/ [verb] – to compare two things to show their differences The teacher asked the class to contrast the two novels for their themes. price-sensitive /prahys SEN-si-tiv/ [adjective] – easily influenced or affected by changes in prices Price-sensitive customers usually wait for sales before making big purchases. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a marketing activity to encourage sales The store ran a promotion to boost holiday…
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Rising food prices drive consumers to grocery stores

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes food prices to rise? Have you noticed any specific foods that have become more expensive recently? How do you feel when you see higher prices at the store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength There was a decline in the number of students this year. sales /seylz/ [noun] – the number of products or services sold by a company The company saw a huge increase in sales after the new promotion. grocery /GROH-suh-ree/ [adjective] –…
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Rising food prices drive consumers to grocery stores

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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 noticed recent examples of price increases? Do you feel frustrated when you see higher prices at the store? 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [verb] – to give information about something, often officially She will report the news to her class. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone interested in something Bright colors attract more people to the store. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy something The cost of the toy is ten dollars. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to expect…
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