Monthly Archive: February 2024

A new agreement shapes the future of artificial intelligence in Europe

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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 know what “artificial intelligence” means? Have you ever heard about machines doing smart tasks on their own? 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。 effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The successful completion of the group project was the result of a collaborative effort by the entire team. intelligent /in-TEL-i-juhnt / [adjective] – showing intelligence, or being able to learn and understand things easily The new computer system is designed to be more intelligent and capable of learning from user interactions. introduced…
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A new agreement shapes the future of artificial intelligence in Europe

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the use of computer programs that have some of the qualities of the human mind, such as the ability to understand language, recognize pictures, and learn from experience Computers can do smart things because of artificial intelligence. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun] – a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that is used to plan or decide something The rules create a solid framework for how we should use technology. lenient /LEE-nee-uhnt/ [adjective] – not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected The teacher was lenient, not…
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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) 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。 Have you ever heard of an ‘exoplanet’ before? Do you know what makes exoplanets different from regular planets? 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。 condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the particular state that something or someone is in The old house was in poor condition, with peeling paint and a leaking roof. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to consider a person or thing as related in some way to something else I am connected to this phone. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – a mixture of gases that surrounds any…
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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronomy /uh-STRON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars Astronomy has provided us with fascinating insights into the vastness of the universe. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Understanding the fundamental principles of mathematics is crucial for solving complex problems. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember The solution to the puzzle remained elusive, leaving us baffled. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or…
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Waters may flow on exoplanet K2-18b, suggesting habitability, Webb data reveals

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©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think ‘exoplanet’ means? If you were an astronaut exploring space, what would you find exciting or challenging about studying planets beyond our solar system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true There is no evidence to support the claim that aliens have visited Earth. distant /DIS-tuhnt / [adjective] – far away The mountain range seemed distant, but we decided to embark on the journey. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – state…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some benefits of indoor gardening? How might it differ from traditional outdoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? What features do you think they might have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee / [adverb] – once a year; yearly We celebrate our anniversary annually with a special dinner. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – complex, advanced, and intricate The smart indoor gardening system comes with a sophisticated sensor for monitoring plant health. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of increasing in size or volume; growth…
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Global Smart Indoor Garden Market flourishes

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth Eating a balanced diet is essential for good nutrition. restraint /ri-STREYNT/ [noun] – The action or means of holding something back; a measure or condition that keeps something under control. The teacher used restraint in handling the disruptive behavior in the classroom. vertical farming /VUR-ti-kuhl FAHR-ming/ [noun] – A method of growing crops or plants in vertically stacked layers or structures, often in controlled indoor environments. Vertical farming allows for efficient use of space in urban areas. thrive /thrahyv/…
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