New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack
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New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the health effects of artificial sweeteners? Do you think artificial sweeteners are a healthier option than sugar? 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 or produced by humans, often as an imitation of something natural Some artificial flowers look so real that it’s hard to tell they’re not natural. substitute /SUHB-sti-toot/ [noun] – a person or thing that takes the place or function of another Soy milk can be a substitute for dairy milk for people who are…
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New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commonly /KOM-muhn-lee/ [adverb] – frequently or often; in a way that is usual or typical She commonly visits the park on weekends. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using up or ingesting something, typically referring to food or drink Excessive consumption of sugary drinks can lead to health problems. beverage /BEV-uh-rij / [noun] – a drink, especially one other than water; a liquid for drinking I enjoy a hot beverage like tea in the morning. implication /im-pli-KAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or consequence of an action or decision; a suggestion of something without stating…
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New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack
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 about the health effects of artificial sweeteners? Do you think artificial sweeteners are a healthier option than sugar? 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。 link /lingk / [noun] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas She found a link between smoking and lung cancer in her research. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something The company hired a famous actor to promote their new product. publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people,…
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Depressed? Experts say exercise may help
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened Resilience is a valuable trait that helps individuals bounce back from adversity and keep moving forward. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn / [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness The pharmacist provided detailed information about the potential side effects of the medication. prescribed /pri-SKRAHYBD/ [adjective] – decided by a doctor as treatment She bought the prescribed antibiotics to treat her skin infection. maximize /MAK-suh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make…
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Depressed? Experts say exercise may help
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 like how you feel after exercising? 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。 depression /dih-PRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future The therapist recommended a combination of therapy and medication to manage her depression effectively. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the act or process, or a manner of growing; development The city’s population growth has led to increased demands for housing, infrastructure, and services. therapy /THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc.,…
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Depressed? Experts say exercise may help
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you exercise? Why or why not? Do you think physical activity helps people stay happy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The sound of fireworks can trigger anxiety in some individuals. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength The organization promotes moderate exercise as a sustainable and healthy way to stay fit. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. Despite their best efforts, the outcome of the project…
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline
©dementiaresearcher Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is Alzheimer’s disease? What questions do you have about Alzheimer’s disease that you’d like to learn more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [noun] – someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed The young musician showed great potential with her natural talent and dedication to practice. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is The new software underwent a trial to evaluate its performance and identify any potential issues…
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