Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
Worsening allergy season brings discomfort to millions nationwide
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 learned about the causes of allergies? Are allergy tests readily accessible to people 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – the period of the year when something that happens every year happens The holiday season is a time for family gatherings and festive celebrations. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to recommend or suggest a course of action based on knowledge, expertise, or judgment It is advised to keep all documents in a secure location to prevent identity theft. count /kount/ [noun] –…
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EPA reports major deficiencies in Vermont’s phosphorus management
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。 Can you give one type of waste produced on farms? Can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? 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。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The book has many interesting issues. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown and animals are raised The farm has many animals. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence or introduction of harmful substances into the environment Air pollution can harm health. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to…
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EPA reports major deficiencies in Vermont’s phosphorus management
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deficiency /dih-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – a lack or shortage of something that is needed The diet had a deficiency of important vitamins. discharge /DIS-chahrj/ [noun] – the act of releasing or sending out something The discharge from the factory polluted the river. oversight /OH-ver-sahyt/ [noun] – refers to the process of monitoring and supervising to ensure that activities or operations are conducted properly and in compliance with regulations The new company policy introduced a system of oversight to ensure that all safety procedures were strictly followed on the factory floor. corrective /kuh-REK-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to correct…
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EPA reports major deficiencies in Vermont’s phosphorus management
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of waste are commonly produced on farms? How might these types of waste affect the environment if not managed properly? How can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? What are some specific examples of water quality issues that might arise from this problem? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a level of quality or attainment The new car meets safety standards for all drivers. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause harm Smoking is harmful to your health. change /cheynj/ [noun]…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows
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。 Can diseases in animals impact people? Have you heard of bird flu? 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。 handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of She is handling the customer complaints with great patience. flu /floo/ [noun] – a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache He caught the flu and had to stay home from work for a week. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can happen when a new disease affects animals? How might diseases in animals impact people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] – farm animals raised for commercial purposes The farmer checked the livestock to ensure they were healthy and well-fed. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The doctor treated the infections with a course of antibiotics. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place or building designed for a specific purpose The new sports facility offers state-of-the-art…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The new policy significantly impacted employee satisfaction. udder /UHD-er/ [noun] – the organ of a cow, sheep, or other animal, that produces milk and hangs like a bag between the legs The farmer checked the cow’s udder to make sure it was healthy before milking. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards They bought a five-acre plot of land to build their new home. officially /uh-FI-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a formal or authorized manner The…
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