Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

The different views of willpower

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. finite /FAHY-nahyt/ [adjective] – having a limit or end We must protect the finite resources of the world. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing He has shown great tenacity in his studies of paleontology. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. Warehouse inventories should be depleted by May. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust and dirt quickly accumulate if a house is not cleaned on a regular basis. constrained /kuhn-STREYND/ [adjective] – forced to…
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A delicious revolution

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fast food? What are some famous fast food restaurants in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slow food /sloh food/ [noun] – good food that is prepared and cooked carefully Local ingredients and traditional cooking methods are promoted by slow food. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen We wish to encourage effective communication and teamwork. organic /awr-GAN-ik/ [adjective] – not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants and animals…
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A delicious revolution

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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 eat fast food? What is your favorite fast food? 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。 well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The book was translated by a well-known Japanese author. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise should be part of your daily routine. menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant May I have the menu, please? method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something What’s the…
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A delicious revolution

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. (the) forefront /FAWR-fruhnt/ [noun] – the most noticeable or important position The business has consistently been at the forefront of research and technology. industrialized /in-DUHS-tree-uh-lahyzt/ [adjective] – used to describe a country, economy, area, etc. that has many businesses and factories involved in producing goods Natural resources are heavily consumed in industrialized nations. radical /RAD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme Given the dire circumstances, a radical response is necessary. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular…
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ADHD at work

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The adverse weather conditions were hindering the progress of the construction project. sluggish /SLUHG-ish/ [adjective] – moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power I often feel sluggish in the afternoon after a big meal. self-esteem /SELF-i-STEEM/ [noun] – belief and confidence in your own ability and value Students who are work-inhibited use many means to communicate their low self-esteem. stigma /STIG-muh/ [noun] – a strong feeling of disapproval that most…
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ADHD at work

Student girl finding it difficult at study and comprehend scool tasks

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you have more energy in the morning or at night? Please tell me more about it. What do you do when you feel like you have no energy to do your tasks? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. latter /LAT-er/ [adjective] – near or towards the end of something The celebration is planned for the latter part of June. punctual /PUHNGK-choo-uhl/ [adjective] – arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late Always be punctual for an interview. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen, especially…
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ADHD at work

Student girl finding it difficult at study and comprehend scool tasks

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 always on time when it comes to tasks, appointments, etc.? Do you keep your workspace or desk clean? 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。 appointment /uh-POINT-muhnt/ [noun] – a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place She scheduled an appointment for Friday at 3:15 p.m. interrupt /in-tuh-RUHPT/ [verb] – to stop a person from speaking for a short period by something you say or do I apologize for interrupting, but are you free today? unpleasant /uhn-PLEZ-uhnt/ [adjective] – not enjoyable or…
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