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Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects sleep and health
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abrupt /uh-BRUHPT/ [adjective] – sudden and unexpected The team’s victory celebration was cut short by an abrupt power outage. adhere /ad-HEER/ [verb] – to follow or stick to a rule, belief, or agreement Employees must adhere to the company’s dress code at all times. deprivation /dep-ruh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the lack or absence of something essential Deprivation of proper nutrition can negatively affect a child’s growth. legislative /LEJ-is-ley-tiv/ [adjective] – related to laws or the process of making laws The senator participated in a legislative discussion on tax reforms. physiological /fiz-ee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to the normal…
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Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects sleep and health
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 ever struggled to sleep after a schedule change? Have you heard of daylight saving time (DST) before? 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。 link /lingk/ [verb] – to connect or relate one thing to another Research links air pollution to an increased risk of lung diseases. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – a result or a consequence of an action or event The new policy had positive effects on student performance. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same state or condition Even after the changes, the main…
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Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects sleep and health
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to make sure you get enough sleep? If you could change the time of sunrise or sunset, what would you choose and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – to change in different situations or for different people Prices for fresh vegetables vary depending on the season and location. adjust /uh-JUHST/ [verb] – to change something slightly to fit a new situation or condition He had to adjust his diet after being diagnosed with diabetes. reset /ree-SET/ [verb] – to return something to…
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Better sleep starts with better food
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 ever felt sleepy after eating a big meal? Do you think the food you eat affects how well you sleep? 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。 seed /seed/ [noun] – the small, usually hard part of a plant from which new plants can grow Farmers plant seeds in the spring to grow crops for the summer. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or as part of it This drink contains vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make or…
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Better sleep starts with better food
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inadequate /in-AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – not sufficient or enough for a particular purpose An inadequate amount of sleep can lead to poor concentration and memory problems. perpetuate /per-PECH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to cause something to continue, often something negative Spreading false information can perpetuate misunderstandings and fear. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – an interruption or a problem that affects normal conditions or peace Loud construction work caused disturbances in the office, making it difficult for employees to focus. tryptophan /TRIP-tuh-fan/ [noun] – an amino acid that helps produce serotonin and melatonin, influencing mood and sleep Many people believe that…
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Better sleep starts with better food
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually eat before bed? What do you think makes a meal “healthy”? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. saturated /SACH-uh-rey-tid/ [adjective] – completely soaked or filled with something, often to the maximum limit Fast food is often high in saturated fats, which can contribute to weight gain. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to interrupt or cause disorder in something The sudden power outage disrupts the company’s daily operations, delaying important tasks. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health Fruits and vegetables are…
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