Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
Concerns rise over melatonin overuse as sleep aid
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 tried using supplements to help you sleep? Do you think these supplements are safe? 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。 disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – something that interrupts you, esp. something loud or causing trouble The loud music coming from the neighboring apartment caused a disturbance. guidance /GAHYD-ns/ [noun] – help and advice about how to do something or about how to deal with problems The coach’s guidance during training sessions helped the team improve their performance. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the…
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What you need to know about ‘aspartame’
©U.S. FDA 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 like sweet beverages? Have you heard of ‘aspartame’? 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 things The scientists discovered a strong link between smoking and lung cancer. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death Regular screenings for breast cancer are recommended for early detection. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says officially,…
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What you need to know about ‘aspartame’
©U.S. FDA Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which do you like more, sweet beverages or water? Why? What are some of your favorite sweet beverages? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substance /SUHB-stuhns / [noun] – material with particular physical characteristics Water is a substance that is transparent and flows easily. review /ri-VYOO/ [verb] – to think or talk about something again, in order to make changes to it or to make a decision about it I need to review my essay before submitting it to my teacher to make sure there are no mistakes. potential…
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What you need to know about ‘aspartame’
©U.S. FDA Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. verge /vurj/ [noun] – the edge or border of something The team’s hard work and dedication brought them to the verge of victory in the final minutes of the game. classification /klas-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the division of things into groups by type The scientist conducted research to determine the accurate classification of the newly discovered species. relish /REL-ish/ [verb] – to like or enjoy something I relish spending time with my friends and doing fun activities together. overload /OH-ver-lohd / [noun] – too much of something The overload of information on the internet can…
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Differences in how heavy drinkers process alcohol might be key to new treatment route
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 someone who drinks alcoholic beverages? Do you think drinking liquor is bad for your health? 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。 highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to attract attention to or emphasize something important The advertisement used bright colors and catchy slogans to highlight the unique features of the product. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations The student created a study strategy that involved setting…
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Differences in how heavy drinkers process alcohol might be key to new treatment route
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know someone who drinks alcoholic beverages? What are your main worries about their health? How do you think people can control their drinking habits? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reinforce /ree-in-FAWRS/ [verb] – If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides more proof or support for it and makes it seem true The positive feedback from her supervisor served to reinforce her confidence in her abilities. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something The government implemented policies to regulate the consumption of…
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Differences in how heavy drinkers process alcohol might be key to new treatment route
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tolerance /TOL-er-uhns / [noun] – the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties Heat tolerance varies among individuals and can be influenced by factors such as age, health, physical fitness, and acclimatization. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – protected from or unable to be influenced by something, esp. something bad His previous injuries had made him immune to pain, allowing him to endure intense physical activities without flinching. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage The excessive use of pesticides had a detrimental effect on the local ecosystem, leading to a…
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Differences in how heavy drinkers process alcohol might be key to new treatment route
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