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。
- When you hear the term “Artificial Intelligence,” do you think of advanced technology?
- What is the best AI feature for you?
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。
- addition /uh-DISH-uhn/
- announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/
- go down /goh doun/
- hopeful /HOHP-fuhl/
- promise /PROM-is/
[noun] – the action or process of adding something to something else
I made an addition to my collection of stamps yesterday.
[noun] – a public or formal notice, especially one that announces something
The principal made an announcement about the upcoming school trip.
[phrasal verb] – to decrease or become lower in level, value, or importance
The temperature usually goes down at night.
[adjective] – feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event
Despite the challenges, he remained hopeful about finding a job.
[verb] – to state to someone that you will certainly do something
He promised to finish his homework before going out to play.
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 has introduced some new features for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. These features are called “Apple Intelligence.” They make tasks easier and help with creativity. One important addition is ChatGPT from OpenAI, which is working with Siri to do more things. Tim Cook, the CEO, says these updates are a big change for technology. They work on Apple devices made since 2020. Apple is also improving texting on iMessage. They’re adding something called Rich Communications Service (RCS). This makes texting better between iPhones and Android phones. Additionally, it’s now easier to write text messages with the help of AI. After the announcement, Apple’s stock went down a bit. But experts are hopeful because Apple is good at design and marketing. Apple promises users that they consider privacy to be significant. They say the AI features stay on the device, so personal data is safe. This shows that they care about privacy and are leaders in technology.
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’s new features are called “Apple Intelligence.
- ChatGPT from OpenAI is not working with Siri.
- Apple’s updates only work on devices made before 2020.
- RCS is a feature that makes texting between iPhones and Android phones worse.
- Apple’s stock went up after the announcement.
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。
| addition | announcement | go down | hopeful | promise |
- It ______ to prioritize the importance of your privacy.
- The ______ of a new member to the team boosted our morale.
- The ______ of her engagement surprised everyone at the party.
- Sales tend to ______ during economic recessions.
- The team felt ______ about winning the championship after their recent victory.