Monthly Archive: October 2023

Unleash your adventurous spirit in a remote Scottish archipelago

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©Nicola Colombo/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What qualities or features make a destination qualify as a remote paradise? Why do remote paradises often evoke a sense of awe and wonder in people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away The children stared at the distant mountain peaks, their colorful flags waving in the wind. breathtaking /BRETH-tey-king/ [adjective] – extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising As Sarah reached the top of the hill, she couldn’t believe her eyes—the view was absolutely breathtaking! tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief, principle, or way…
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AI transforms global waste management in response to crisis

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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。 Are you familiar with any AI technologies that help with waste management? Would you support the use of AI in waste management? 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。 track /trak/ [verb] – to follow the movement or progress of something or someone The wildlife conservation team uses GPS collars to track the movements of endangered species in their natural habitats. effort /EF-ert/ [EF-ert] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something She put a lot of effort into preparing for her upcoming exam. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to…
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AI transforms global waste management in response to crisis

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is AI (artificial intelligence)? What capabilities or functions do you hope AI can offer you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – once every year The company organizes a team-building event annually to strengthen team dynamics. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The company made a significant investment in research and development. efficiency /ih-FISHuhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of achieving the largest amount of useful work using as little energy, fuel, effort, etc. as possible The new manufacturing process increased the efficiency of automobile production. contribute…
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AI transforms global waste management in response to crisis

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing The government has implemented strict measures to combat the spread of the virus. strategically /struh-TEE-jik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to what an organization, country, etc. wants to achieve and how it plans actions and uses resources to do this The company strategically positioned its stores in high-traffic areas to maximize customer visibility and sales potential. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over a period of time The company’s commitment to sustainable practices includes using recycled materials…
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Mysteries of a newly found ancient city

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©ZRC SAZU Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elaborate /ih-LAB-er-it/ [adjective] – containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts In order to better understand the complex historical event, the teacher provided an elaborate explanation using visuals and detailed examples, which helped the students grasp the topic more easily. pyramid /PIR-uh-mid / [noun] – a solid object with a square base and four triangular sides that form a point at the top During our trip to Egypt, we marveled at the grandeur of the ancient pyramids, colossal structures built by the pharaohs as tombs for their rulers, showcasing the remarkable…
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Mysteries of a newly found ancient city

maya city

©ZRC SAZU 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。 Is discovering an ancient city significant? Can we expect to find artifacts in an ancient city? 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。 remains /ri-MEYNS/ [noun] – pieces or parts of something that continue to exist when most of it has been used, destroyed, or taken away After the archaeological dig, the remains of an ancient civilization were discovered, including pottery fragments and tools. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual The museum had a rare coin collection that included valuable coins from different countries….
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Mysteries of a newly found ancient city

maya city

©ZRC SAZU Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think might be the significance of discovering an ancient city? What types of information or artifacts do you expect to find in an ancient city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. civilization /siv-uh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time The ancient Egyptians built magnificent pyramids as a symbol of their advanced civilization. structure /STRUHK-cher / [noun] – something that has been made or built…
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Meta’s Twitter rival ‘Threads’ gains massive popularity with ten million users

Meta's Threads app and Twitter logos are seen in this illustration  taken July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

©PBS News Hour Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indulge /in-DUHLJ/ [verb] – to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you After a week of strict dieting, she couldn’t resist indulging in a large slice of chocolate cake. excluding /uhk-SKLOO-duhng/ [preposition] – not including The party is open to all students, excluding those who have not registered in advance. integration /in-ti-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action or process of combining two or more things in an effective way The company’s new software allows for seamless integration of different departments, improving overall efficiency and productivity….
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