Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when thinking about taking care of a home? Which room at home feels the most important to keep clean or organized? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. maintenance /MEYN-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – the act of keeping something in good condition Office maintenance is necessary to prevent equipment failure. inspection /in-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful check to find problems or risks A safety inspection is required before opening a new factory. fixture /FIKS-cher/ [noun] – a piece of equipment fixed in one place Lighting fixtures are checked regularly…
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Regular home care helps reduce costs and health risks

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being steady and not likely to change Economic stability helps communities prepare for future challenges. residential /rez-i-DEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to places where people live Residential areas often have rules to reduce noise at night. thermostat /THUR-muh-stat/ [noun] – a device that controls temperature in a space A thermostat helps control temperature in office buildings. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop a problem before it happens Preventive health checks can reduce future medical problems. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – happening regularly and in the same way Consistent study habits…
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Adult reading for pleasure continues to decline in the digital age

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – common and seen in many places or among many people Online shopping has become prevalent in many large cities. span /span/ [noun] – the length of time that something can last or be focused on The attention span of workers often changes during long meetings. lifelong /LAHYF-lawng/ [adjective] – continuing for the whole life of a person Language learning is a lifelong process for many professionals. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being upset because something is difficult or unsuccessful Traffic delays can lead to frustration during daily commuting. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/…
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Adult reading for pleasure continues to decline in the digital age

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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 you enjoy reading in your free time? Do you think screens take time away from reading? 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。 decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become smaller in number, amount, or level Air pollution levels decrease during rainy seasons. enjoyment /en-JOI-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of pleasure or happiness Many people find enjoyment in listening to music after work. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [noun] – a plan that shows when activities or events happen The work schedule changed due to the new project. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a…
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Adult reading for pleasure continues to decline in the digital age

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually do to relax in your free time? What kinds of stories or topics do you find interesting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pleasure /PLEZH-er/ [noun] – a feeling of happiness or enjoyment Many people find pleasure in walking along the beach after work. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is developing A trend toward remote work has grown in many companies. motivation /moh-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the reason or energy that causes a person to act Clear goals can increase motivation at the…
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New eyeglass lenses approved to slow childhood nearsightedness

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©(Luxottica via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pediatric /pee-dee-A-trik/ [adjective] – related to the medical care of children The hospital opened a new pediatric clinic to treat young patients with asthma. progression /pruh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of developing or moving forward over time Doctors monitored the progression of the illness during regular checkups. retinal /RET-n-uhl/ [adjective] – related to the retina of the eye Regular eye exams can help detect retinal problems at an early stage. glaucoma /glaw-KOH-muh/ [noun] – a serious eye disease that damages vision due to high pressure in the eye Early testing can help prevent…
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New eyeglass lenses approved to slow childhood nearsightedness

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©(Luxottica via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What activities do children spend the most time on today? What do you usually do to rest your eyes after a long day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nearsightedness /NEER-sy-tid-ness/ [noun] – the condition of not being able to see far objects clearly Doctors checked the child for nearsightedness during a school health exam. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away Distant signs were hard to read without glasses. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount or size The new training program led to a substantial improvement in…
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New eyeglass lenses approved to slow childhood nearsightedness

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©(Luxottica via AP) 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。 Is it hard for you to see things that are far away? Do you think spending more time indoors can affect health? 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。 estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make a guess about the size, number, or amount of something Scientists estimate that the project will take six months to complete. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to begin to have an illness or problem Some children develop sleep problems when they do not get enough rest. screen /skreen/ [noun] – a flat surface…
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