Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
England to use artificial pancreas for diabetes 1 care

© BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pancreas /PAN-kree-uhs/ [noun] – an organ in the body that produces insulin and substances that help to digest food so that it can be used by the body In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little to no insulin. finger-stick /FING-ger-stik/ [adjective] – relating to or being a blood test for which blood is obtained by pricking the skin of a finger to obtain blood from a capillary We need to conduct a finger-stick test to see your blood sugar. statewide /STEYT-WAHYD/ [adjective] – in every part of a state The next statewide…
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England to use artificial pancreas for diabetes 1 care

© BBC News 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 been vaccinated for any disease? How do you keep yourself healthy? 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。 diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood My grandmother was diagnosed with diabetes. required /ri-KWAHYUHRD/ [adjective] – necessary according to the rules or for a particular purpose We are working to raise the required amount of money for the repairs. carbohydrate /kahr-boh-HAHY-dreyt/ [noun] – a substance such as sugar or starch that provides the body…
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The reason that prevents us to be kind

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。 Who is the kindest person you know? When do you usually feel embarrassed? 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。 normal /NAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected It’s normal to feel nervous when on stage. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one My mother taught me to always do a good deed every day. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun] – someone you do not know Teach children not to talk to strangers. grateful /GREYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – showing or…
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The reason that prevents us to be kind

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compelled /kuhm-PELD/ [adjective] – having to do something because you are forced to or feel it is necessary Alan felt compelled to report the incident to the authorities. stifle /STAHY-fuhl/ [verb] – to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing She did her best to stifle her anger out of respect. candidly /KAN-did-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is honest and true, especially about something difficult or painful Rui candidly admitted his mistakes. I admire his honesty. gesture /JES-cher/ [noun] – an action that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little…
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The reason that prevents us to be kind

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you define “kindness” in your own words? How can you tell that the kindness shown to you is sincere? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. personal space /PUR-suh-nl speys/ [noun] – the physical space immediately surrounding someone, into which any invasion feels threatening to or uncomfortable for them Please be respectful of people’s personal spaces. admit /ad-MIT/ [verb] – to agree that something is true Nina was hesitant to admit that she was wrong. compassion /kuhm-PASH-uhn/ [noun] – a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or…
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Mastering the art of gift-giving

© 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 was the last gift you received? What is a popular gift 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous house owners left the furniture here. please /pleez/ [verb] – to make someone feel happy or satisfied I’ve heard that it’s difficult to please Mina. colleague /KOL-eeg/ [noun] – a person that you work with We will introduce your new colleague tomorrow. talent /TAL-uhnt/ [noun] – a natural ability to be good at…
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Mastering the art of gift-giving

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adept /uh-DEPT/ [adjective] – having a natural ability to do something that needs skill To be an outstanding leader, one must be adept at predicting other people’s moods. adulting /uh-DUHLT-ing/ [noun] – actions and behavior that are considered typical of adults, not children or young people Claire seems level-headed in handling bills. Maybe she can share some of her adulting tips with me. recipient /ri-SIP-ee-uhnt/ [noun] – a person who receives something The club’s 20th member will be the recipient of a mystery gift. concur /kuhn-KUR/ [verb] – to agree or have the same opinion I…
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