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AI innovation at CES faces criticism from consumer advocates

2026年1月23日

CES Tech

©(AP Photo/John Locher) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What technology do you use at home every day? How does technology help you in your daily life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. privacy /PRAHY-vuh-see/ [noun] – the state of being free from unwanted attention or information sharing The company updated its policy to improve customer privacy. wasteful /WEYST-fuhl/ [adjective] – using more resources than necessary The report described the old lighting system as wasteful. reliability /ri-lahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to work correctly and consistently The safety test focused on the reliability of the new train…
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AI innovation at CES faces criticism from consumer advocates

2026年1月23日

CES Tech

©(AP Photo/John Locher) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – affecting personal space or private life in an unwanted way Some employees felt that daily camera checks at work were invasive. unreliable /uhn-ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – not able to be trusted to work correctly or consistently The new public transport system was described as unreliable during peak hours. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many areas Online advertising has become pervasive in daily media use. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time or without stopping The machine required constant power to operate safely. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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AI innovation at CES faces criticism from consumer advocates

2026年1月23日

CES Tech

©(AP Photo/John Locher) 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 use any smart devices at home? Have you ever used a device that did not work well? 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。 feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a part or function of a product or service The phone includes a feature that saves battery power. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys or uses goods or services The report focused on consumer safety in food products. award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize or recognition given for a reason The film received an award…
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Gifted dogs show ability to learn object names by listening

2026年1月22日

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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 think dogs can understand words people say? Have you ever learned something just by listening to others talk? 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。 difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy to do or understand The exam was difficult for many students in the class. experiment /ik-SPER-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a scientific test to discover something The scientist planned an experiment to test the new medicine. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – the outcome of an action or study The result of the survey surprised many people. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] –…
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Gifted dogs show ability to learn object names by listening

2026年1月22日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of things do dogs usually learn from people? Do you think animals can understand words, or only actions? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. command /kuh-MAND/ [noun] – an instruction that tells someone or something what to do The teacher gave a clear command before the students began the test. overcome /oh-ver-KUHM/ [verb] – to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty The athlete trained hard to overcome a serious injury. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen Power cuts often occur during strong storms. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] –…
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Gifted dogs show ability to learn object names by listening

2026年1月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed Scientists reported significant changes in ocean temperatures during the study. cognition /kog-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the mental process of thinking and understanding Sleep plays an important role in human cognition and memory. passive /PAS-iv/ [adjective] – happening without active effort or direct action Passive learning occurs when information is received without direct participation. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action or decision The policy change has serious implications for small businesses. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – clearly different from others The report…
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2026 to feature crewed lunar flyby, rare eclipses, and heightened focus on interstellar objects

2026年1月21日

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©Blue Origin via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What space events do people usually notice each year? Why do these events attract attention? Have planets lining up been reported before? Where were they seen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away in space or location Astronomers studied a distant object beyond the planets. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or usual Interstellar objects are rare discoveries. noticeable /NOH-ti-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to see or recognize The alignment was noticeable after sunset. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – developing in a calm and…
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2026 to feature crewed lunar flyby, rare eclipses, and heightened focus on interstellar objects

2026年1月21日

Brix-News (69)

©Blue Origin via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important results or effects The mission was consequential for future lunar planning. unprecedented /un-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened before The finding was unprecedented in modern space research. coordinated /koh-AWR-di-ney-tid/ [adjective] – organized to work together effectively The mission followed a coordinated international plan. methodical /muh-THOD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – done in a careful and systematic way Engineers used a methodical approach to testing. granular /GRAN-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – very detailed or precise Sensors provided granular measurements of solar wind. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will…
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