Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Weihenstephan’s brewmaster champions alcohol-free beer amid rising demand at Oktoberfest

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is beer different from beverages like soda or juice? What are some reasons people choose to drink alcohol-free beer instead of regular beer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. traditionally /truh-DI-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that has been done for a long time People traditionally celebrate New Year with fireworks and family gatherings. preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a greater liking for one alternative over another My preference is pizza over pasta because it is more delicious. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using up a resource or eating/drinking…
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Weihenstephan’s brewmaster champions alcohol-free beer amid rising demand at Oktoberfest

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brewmaster /BROO-mas-ter/ [noun] – a person who is responsible for brewing beer The brewmaster created a new recipe for a seasonal beer. alcohol-free /AL-kuh-hawl free/ [adjective] – not containing alcohol; free from alcoholic content Many people enjoy alcohol-free drinks at parties. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept or admit the existence or truth of something She will acknowledge the importance of teamwork in her presentation. retain /ri-TEYN/ [verb] – to keep possession of; to continue to have The library will retain old books for future readers. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a pleasant smell, often associated with…
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Weihenstephan’s brewmaster champions alcohol-free beer amid rising demand at Oktoberfest

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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。 What is your favorite drink? Have you tried drinking alcohol-free beer? 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。 observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to see something or someone; to notice Students observe the stars in the sky at night. interest /INT-ter-ist/ [noun] – the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something She has a strong interest in painting and drawing. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a strong request or need for something There is a high demand for new video games this year. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of…
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Mpox outbreak in Congo becomes global health emergency as cases surge

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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 respiratory diseases spread easily? Have you heard about mpox? 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。 rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – happening quickly or in a short time The car moved at a rapid speed down the highway. case /keys/ [case] – an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring. The police solved the mystery case quickly. Congolese /kong-guh-LEEZ/ [adjective] – relating to the Congo or its people The Congolese festival was colorful and lively. funding /FUHN-duhng/ [noun] – money provided for a particular purpose The school…
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Mpox outbreak in Congo becomes global health emergency as cases surge

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some diseases spread more easily than others? Can you recall any specific advice or guidelines that were shared during an outbreak you learned about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – an unexpected and dangerous situation that needs immediate action Call 911 in case of an emergency. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly The crowd surged forward to see the parade. complicate /KOM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to make something more difficult or complex The new rules complicated the project. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to…
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Mpox outbreak in Congo becomes global health emergency as cases surge

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The news of the wildfire was alarming to everyone in the town. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the central point of something, especially a problem or situation The town became the epicenter of the debate over the new school policy. dramatically /druh-MAT-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is sudden and noticeable The temperature dropped dramatically as the storm approached. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of distributing resources or duties for a specific purpose The allocation of funds to the new project was completed last week. uninformed /uh-nuhn-FORMD/…
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Worsening allergy season brings discomfort to millions nationwide

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. itchy /ICH-ee/ [adjective] – causing a sensation that makes you want to scratch After playing in the grass, she felt an itchy rash on her arms. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The loud noise can trigger a migraine in some people. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] – an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a high proportion of the population The pandemic led to widespread changes in how people work and socialize. immunotherapy /im-yuh-noh-THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a type of treatment that uses the body’s immune system to…
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Worsening allergy season brings discomfort to millions nationwide

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of allergies are most common in your country? In which months do people in your country usually experience the most allergy problems? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – physical or mental features that indicate a condition or disease The doctor asked about the symptoms I was experiencing before making a diagnosis. allergen /AL-er-juhn/ [noun] – substances that cause an allergic reaction Common allergens like pollen and dust can trigger severe reactions in people with allergies. mask /mask/ [noun] – covers worn over the face to…
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