Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- release /ri-LEES /
- immense /ih-MENS/
- review /ri-VYOO/
- fascinate /FAS-uh-neyt/
- cancellation /kan-suh-LEY-shuhn/
[verb] – to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use
Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.
[adjective] – extremely large in size or degree
They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into its perfect condition.
[verb] – to consider something in order to make changes in it, study it, or give an opinion about it
Officials have to review the text before it’s made public.
[verb] – to interest someone a lot
Science has always fascinated me.
[noun] – the act of stopping something
Many flights are subject to cancellation because of the bad weather.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
The Airpods Max — Apple’s initial blow at over-ear headphones — released last week at $549. They are on the pricey side, almost increasing the value of our popular best pick for over-ear and noise-canceling headphones, Sony’s WH-1000XM4s. AirPods Max is a catchall device run by an immense amount of technology inside. They mentioned the Dolby Dimensions, which had some of the best sounds of any over-ear headphones reviewed, giving an almost home theater-like experience. The AirPods Max step that up a bit with spatial audio — applying the built-in accelerometer and gyroscope in tandem with the gyroscope and accelerometer in an iPhone or iPad.
For sound and daily listening, they have Adaptive EQ, which automatically shapes the low and mid frequencies of music by some technological magic for a more harmonious, more immersive sound. The $249.99 AirPods Pro have fascinated most tech review sites, and the AirPods Max garnered the nearly the same reaction. That is matched with effective noise cancellation and a transparency mode. All of this comes together in a $549 pair of headphones, a value many still believe is a bit too high.
For sound and daily listening, they have Adaptive EQ, which automatically shapes the low and mid frequencies of music by some technological magic for a more harmonious, more immersive sound. The $249.99 AirPods Pro have fascinated most tech review sites, and the AirPods Max garnered the nearly the same reaction. That is matched with effective noise cancellation and a transparency mode. All of this comes together in a $549 pair of headphones, a value many still believe is a bit too high.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
- Airpods Max cost $549.
- Airpods Max have Adaptive EQ, which automatically shapes the low and mid frequencies of music by some technological magic for a more harmonious, more immersive sound.
- The value of Airpods Max is belived to be still a bit too high.
- Sony’s WH-1000XM4s is one of the best picks for over-ear and noise-canceling headphones.
- Airpods Max are also also matched with effective noise cancellation and a transparency mode.
Situational question:
I will read the situation. Then, please answer based on the question. Make sure to use the given keywords in your answer.
Situation: You really want to buy Apple’s Airpods Max.
Question: Persuade your parents to buy them for you.
- fascinate
- technology
- harmonious
Express Your Opinion:
I will read each sentence. Then, please tell me if you agree or disagree, and why.
- “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” — Albert Einstein.
- “I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.” — Isaac Asimov
- “Everything is designed. Few things are designed well.” — Brian Reed