Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
Pug Rescue South Africa provides safe haven for abandoned dogs

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 seen a pug before? Would you adopt a pet from a rescue center? 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。 properly /PROP-er-lee/ [adverb] – in a correct or suitable way The students were taught how to write essays properly before the exam. couple /KUHP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are married or in a romantic relationship The couple spent their weekend volunteering at the animal shelter. issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The company faced financial issues after…
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Nutrition experts recommend healthy cooking methods

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite way to cook vegetables? Why do you think some people don’t like vegetables? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – any substances in food that are necessary for growth, health, and energy The nutrients in fruits help boost the immune system and keep the body strong. absorb /ab-SAWRB/ [verb] – to take in or soak up a substance, often into a liquid, gas, or solid Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis. antioxidant /an-tee-OK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – a substance that helps protect cells from…
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Nutrition experts recommend healthy cooking methods

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bioavailability /bahy-oh-uh-vey-luh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the extent to which nutrients or other substances can be absorbed and used by the body Researchers are studying ways to enhance the bioavailability of certain medications to improve their effectiveness. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce the amount or availability of something Excessive use of chemical fertilizers depletes the soil of essential nutrients, affecting crop yields. lycopene /LAHY-kuh-peen/ [noun] – a red pigment and antioxidant found in tomatoes and some other red fruits, known for its health benefits Watermelon is another fruit rich in lycopene, which may help protect the skin…
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Nutrition experts recommend healthy cooking methods

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 prefer raw or cooked vegetables? Do you think the way food is cooked affects its taste and health benefits? 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。 contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part Fresh fruits contain a lot of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the body Scientists are researching new treatments for cancer to improve survival rates. raw /raw/ [adjective] – not cooked or…
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US public health reforms target obesity, ultra-processed foods, and school lunches

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who supports or speaks in favor of an idea, policy, or cause An advocate for health reforms spoke about reducing harmful food additives. compliance /kuhm-PLAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the act of obeying a law, rule, or request Compliance with the new food safety regulations is essential for food producers. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that blocks progress or makes achieving a goal difficult The high cost of healthier meals was an obstacle to reforming school lunches. proponent /pruh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who supports an idea, policy, or plan Proponents of…
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US public health reforms target obesity, ultra-processed foods, and school lunches

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 think it’s easy or difficult to change eating habits? Do you think government programs can help people eat better? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or problem that requires effort to solve or overcome Solving the math problem was a real challenge for me. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something Water consumption increases in hot weather. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – a condition where a person has too much body fat, leading to health issues…
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US public health reforms target obesity, ultra-processed foods, and school lunches

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes a meal healthy? If you could change one thing about the meals served at schools or workplaces, what would it be? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration The teacher shared her proposal to start a new reading program. prevalence /PREV-uh-luhns/ [noun] – the fact of being common or widespread The prevalence of smartphones has changed how people communicate daily. feasibility /fee-zuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the possibility of something…
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