Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise

2025年7月13日

outdoor exercise

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of a time when the weather made it hard to enjoy an activity? If you could design a fun game or activity to enjoy during hot weather, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad or harmful happening There are health risks when people eat too much junk food every day. sweat /swet/ [noun] – the liquid that comes out of the body through the skin when it is hot or after physical activity After running for…
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Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise

2025年7月13日

outdoor exercise

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 doing sports in the summer? Have you ever taken a break because the weather was too hot? 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。 sport /spawrt/ [noun] – a physical activity or game, usually done for fun or competition Many schools offer different sports like basketball, swimming, and volleyball. sign /sahyn/ [noun] – something that shows a warning or gives information The dark clouds were a sign that rain was coming. cool /kool/ [adjective] – a little cold or not hot The fan helped keep the room…
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Beginner

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Extreme heat increases health risks during outdoor exercise

2025年7月13日

outdoor exercise

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heat index /HEET in-deks/ [noun] – a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to show how hot it feels The school canceled outdoor activities because the heat index reached dangerous levels. dehydration /dee-hahy-DREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition that happens when the body loses too much water After hiking for hours without water, she experienced signs of dehydration. cramp /kramp/ [noun] – painful and sudden tightening of muscles The swimmer had to stop the race because of leg cramps. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else Safety is paramount when working with electrical equipment….
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U.S. schools adopt meat-free menus to promote health and combat climate impact

2025年7月11日

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©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten a plant-based meal at school? If so, what food did you try? If not, what do you think it would taste like? Do you know why people try to eat less meat? If so, what reasons do you remember? If not, what reasons can you guess? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiate /ih-NISH-ee-eyt/ [verb] – to cause something to begin The school will initiate a recycling project next month. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or…
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U.S. schools adopt meat-free menus to promote health and combat climate impact

2025年7月11日

Brix-News (29)

©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Too much sugar is detrimental to good health. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The company made a substantial profit last year. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – very difficult to deal with or overcome Starting a new diet can be a formidable challenge. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people There was widespread support for the new policy. impactful /im-PAKT-fuhl/ [adjective] – having a powerful effect or influence His speech was very impactful and…
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U.S. schools adopt meat-free menus to promote health and combat climate impact

2025年7月11日

Brix-News (29)

©AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File 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 received a weather warning in your area? Did you take action when you received a weather warning? 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。 illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a disease or period of being sick She stayed home because of her illness. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing damage or injury The smoke is harmful to the lungs. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement toward a better or more complete condition The baby made progress in walking. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowing that something exists…
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Chair yoga gains popularity among older adults for its gentle, effective benefits

2025年7月7日

chair yoga

©(AP Photo/Richard Drew) 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 tried yoga before? Do you think people of all ages should try light exercise? 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。 chair /chair/ [noun] – a piece of furniture for one person to sit on The teacher sat on the chair while the students gathered around. student /STOOD-nt/ [noun] – a person who is learning at a school or under an instructor The music teacher slowed down the lesson for a student who had never played the piano before. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a…
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