Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
How to fight cave syndrome
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you went outside of your house? What is your favorite outdoor activity? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terrified /TER-uh-fahyd/ [adjective] – very frightened She is terrified of heights. visualize /VIZH-oo-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to form a picture of someone or something in your mind, in order to imagine or remember it If you are feeling sad, just visualize happy memories. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee / [noun] – an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future I have an…
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How to fight cave syndrome
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。 Are you an outgoing person? What activity do you miss doing outside? 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。 public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] – in a place where people can see you You should not talk loudly on your phone in public. refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to say that you will not do or accept something The toddler is refusing to eat. fear /feer/ [noun] – an unpleasant emotion that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happenF My…
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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?
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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many day offs do you have in a week? What is your opinion about employees who work on rest days? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medical /MED-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – of or relating to medicine, or for the treatment of disease or injury Shiela is planning to go to medical school in college. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and perform a particular activity When must we conduct the survey? quarterly /KWAWR-ter-lee/ [adjective] – (happening) four times a year We have quarterly meetings with the top management. unreasonable /uhn-REE-zuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective]…
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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?
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。 When are your day offs? What do you do on your day offs? 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。 extended /ik-STEN-did/ [adjective] – long or longer than usual The book sale has been extended until Sunday. day off /dey of/ [noun] – a day when you do not work I usually just stay at home on my day offs. positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – good or useful The new movie received many positive reviews. disadvantage /dis-uhd-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition or situation that causes problems Her poor health is her…
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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pop-up /POP-uhp/ [adjective] – something that appears or occurs suddenly Pop-up ads on videos can be bothersome but they help companies promote their work. churn /churn/ [verb] – to move violently Workers tend to churn about when agitated or stressed. reception /ri-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in which people react to something or someone Natsume’s second book received positive receptions from the public. impromptu /im-PROMP-too/ [adjective] – done or said without earlier planning or preparation The audience complimented Mila’s impromptu speech. have (one’s) best interest at heart /hav (wuhns) best IN-ter-ist at hahrt/ [idiom] – to…
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4 health benefits of avocado
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – seeming to be everywhere Nowadays, face masks are ubiquitous. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – more than enough The Philippines is abundant in natural resources. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way Doing yoga regulates my anger. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – basic or main; standard or regular Rice is a staple in Japanese cuisine defect /DEE-fekt/ [noun] – a fault or problem in something or someone that spoils that thing or person or causes it, him, or her not to work correctly The child was…
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4 health benefits of avocado
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。 What is your favorite fruit? What is the most popular fruit in your country? 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。 creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas Furoshiki is a creative way to wrap gifts. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health The old man died from heart disease. function /FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in which something works Milk is good for bone function. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from…
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