【WPMの測定手順】
1. 読む前に設問を確認する
2. 時計(ストップウォッチ)を見ながら、英文を最初から最後まで読み、かかった秒数を記録する
3. 設問に解答する
4. 答え合わせをして正解数を確認する
以下の計算式でWPMを算出する
WPM = 語数 ÷ 読むのにかかった秒数 × 60 × 正解数 ÷ 設問数
※読んだ内容の理解を測定せずただ英文を読むスピードをチェックしたい場合は、WPM = 語数 ÷ 読むのにかかった秒数 × 60 まででOK。
Bananas: Simple Ways to Get the Most Health Benefits
Bananas are tasty, gentle on the stomach, and easy to carry. For a long time, people have used them to calm tummy troubles. Doctors today also suggest bananas when you feel sick, have nausea, or are getting over diarrhea. They are part of the BRAT diet, which means Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast.
Bananas support digestion in two helpful ways. Green bananas have resistant starch that feeds good gut bacteria. Ripe bananas have pectin, a soft fiber that helps bowel movements. Because of these fibers, bananas can make you feel full and comfortable.
Bananas also help heart health and blood pressure. They give you potassium, which relaxes blood vessels and balances sodium. They also provide magnesium, which supports nerves and muscles and keeps the heartbeat steady. These minerals work together to protect your heart.
Bananas may lift your mood, too. They contain vitamin B6 and tryptophan, which your body uses to make serotonin and dopamine. These brain chemicals support calm feelings, focus, and good sleep.
To get the most benefits, choose the right ripeness. Green bananas are less sweet and can help with blood sugar control. Yellow bananas are easier to digest and great before exercise. Brown, very ripe bananas are sweetest and perfect for baking.
Store bananas at room temperature and away from direct sun. To slow ripening, put ripe bananas in the fridge; the peel may turn brown, but the inside stays good. You can also freeze sliced bananas for smoothies and quick snacks. Enjoy them every day. (259 words)
☆Answer the questions☆ (2×4=8)
(1) Which diet in the text includes bananas?
a) DASH b) BRAT c) Keto d) Paleo
(2) What mineral in bananas helps relax blood vessels?
a) Calcium b) Potassium c) Iron d) Zinc
(3) Which bananas are best for baking according to the text?
a) Green b) Yellow c) Brown, very ripe d) Blue
(4) What do vitamin B6 and tryptophan help the body make?
a) Insulin b) Serotonin and dopamine c) Collagen d) Oxygen

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