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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 own an Apple product?
- Are Apple products popular in your country?
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。
- next-generation /nekst-jen-uh-REY-shuhn/
- display /dih-SPLEY/
- replace /ri-PLEYS/
- resistant /ri-ZIS-tuhnt/
- pre-order /pree-AWRder/
[adjective] – a product that has been developed using the latest technology and will probably replace an existing product
They’re currently developing next-generation computers.
[noun] – a screen that is part of a computer system or other piece of equipment
How much is a 16-inch display monitor nowadays?
[verb] – to take the place of something or put in the place of something or someone else
He replaced his car’s tires with new ones.
[adjective] – not harmed or affected by something
I bought a water-resistant smartwatch.
[noun] – an act of ordering (= requesting to buy) a product before it has become available
The bags will be available for pre-order on Monday.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Apple held a virtual event on October 10, Monday to reveal its second set of new products. Two MacBook Pro laptops featuring Apple’s next-generation M1 Pro and M1 Max chips were displayed, with new processors expected to be 70% quicker than the older model they replaced. The new laptops also come with a front-facing camera that can take 1080p videos. They are available in 16-inch (starts at $2,499) and 14-inch displays (starts at $1,999). Apple replaced the new laptops’ digital Touch Bar with a fingerprint sensor in the power button. The second item is the sweat and water-resistant AirPods 3 that have powerful bass and crisp high frequency. The new model boasts a 6-hour battery life thanks to its increased performance. It also includes MagSafe and wireless charging. The AirPods 3 are now available for pre-order for $179.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Apple displayed two new MacBook Pro laptops.
- The new processors are expected to be 60% faster than the older model.
- The laptops are available in 16-inch display only.
- The AirPods 3 has a 6-hour battery life.
- The AirPods 3 are available for pre-order for $179.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| next-generation | display | replace | resistant | pre-order |
- I was wondering where you bought your stain-_______ carpet.
- I cannot use my computer right now. The _______ screen is not working.
- This _______ software runs faster than the others.
- The new smartphone is not yet available for _______.
- When will we _______ the air conditioners?