2011年7月7日「モバイル英語学習」第103号(エッセイ): Eating Vegetables

Notes :
green(s) 野菜,青物;
outbreak[悪い事の]突発,発生;
deadly 命にかかわる,致命的な;
gut 消化器官《主に腸,胃》;
E. coli 大腸菌,process〈食品〉を加工処理する;
dairy 乳製品の;
germ 細菌,ばい菌;
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All children are told by their parents to “eat your greens!” But an outbreak in Europe of a deadly type of bacteria may change this. Although bacteria is in the gut of humans and other animals, some types are deadly such as E. coli. E coli is usually found in processed meats such as hamburgers or in dairy products such as cheese, milk, butter and ice cream. But now it has been found in vegetables and has killed 22 people in Germany. People in Germany are advised to avoid eating raw tomatoes, cucumbers and leafy salads until further notice. Just washing vegetables may not be enough to remove the bacteria. Perhaps the most effective way of killing the germs is to boil the food! (by Prof. Simon Smith)
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2010年12月6日「モバイル英語学習」第72号(エッセイ):A Man’s World?

Notes:
in regards to ~ ~に関して;
be better off より良い状態である,暮し向きがよりよい;
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It is well known that males are weaker than females, and this is no truer than in the UK. In England and Wales, 42% of men die before their 75th birthday compared to 26% of women. Anywhere you look the evidence shows that men are less better off than women. Men are more likely to get cancer and die of it. Even in regards to happiness, women seem better off. So what is the reason for this? Well, one important reason is that men are less likely to go and get help when they need it. Men are more likely to drink and lead unhealthy lifestyles. So what is the answer? Well, according to evidence married men do live longer than unmarried men. (by Prof. Simon Smith)
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