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London’s hidden wartime tunnels set to open in 2028 as historic attraction

London Tunnel

©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geopolitical /jee-ow-puh-LI-tuh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the political and geographic factors that influence countries and international relations The oil crisis caused major geopolitical changes in the Middle East. espionage /ES-pee-uh-nahzh/ [noun] – the practice of spying to get secret information, usually by governments He was arrested for espionage after stealing government secrets for a foreign power. covert /KOH-vert/ [adjective] – done secretly or not openly shown The agency carried out a covert investigation into the illegal trade network. commemorative /kuh-MEM-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to honor and remember a person, group, or event A…
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London’s hidden wartime tunnels set to open in 2028 as historic attraction

London Tunnel

©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it feels like to walk inside a dark tunnel deep underground? If you could explore a secret place from the past, what kind of place would it be? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a group or system of connected people, things, or organizations The city built a network of bike lanes to help people travel safely. underground /UHN-der-GROUND/ [adverb] – below the surface of the earth; below ground The workers went underground to fix the broken pipe. intelligence…
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London’s hidden wartime tunnels set to open in 2028 as historic attraction

London Tunnel

©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) 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 like visiting historical places? Do you enjoy learning about the past? 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。 tunnel /TUHN-l/ [noun] – a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people The workers built tunnels under the mountain for the new train route. bomb /bom/ [noun] – a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or hurt people or to damage buildings The army found old bombs buried near the airfield. visitor /VIZ-i-ter/ [noun] – someone who goes to a…
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Robotaxi competition grows as Waymo launches service in Atlanta

Waymo

©(AP Photo/Terry Chea, File) 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 imagined what cars in the future will look like? Have you heard of a robotaxi before? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a system that helps people by doing work or providing something useful The bus service starts at 6 a.m. and ends at 10 p.m. every day. area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a part of a place or region The children are playing in the park’s picnic area. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit of measurement for distance…
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Robotaxi competition grows as Waymo launches service in Atlanta

Waymo

©(AP Photo/Terry Chea, File) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually use to get around your city? What do you think is important for a car to be safe? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – a relationship between people or groups who work together to reach a goal The company formed a partnership with a software firm to improve its online service. driverless /DRAHY-ver-lis/ [adjective] – able to move or work without a human driver The airport is testing driverless buses to move people between terminals. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Robotaxi competition grows as Waymo launches service in Atlanta

Waymo

©(AP Photo/Terry Chea, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deployment /dih-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of sending or using something for a specific purpose The government announced new deployments of medical workers to help during the emergency. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to work or operate without help from a person The company is testing autonomous delivery robots on the city streets. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to reach a goal The team held a strategic meeting before the big product launch. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over time without harming the environment or using too many resources…
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GPS pet trackers gain popularity in urban areas amid rising concerns over lost animals

GPS

©(AP Photo/Kelvin Chan) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to send or pass something from one place to another The satellite is used to transmit weather data to the control center. cellular /SEL-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to a mobile phone network that uses radio signals The new watch has its own cellular connection for making calls without a phone. radar /REY-dahr/ [noun] – a system that uses radio waves to find the position and movement of things The airport uses radar to track the position of airplanes in the sky. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – very important or necessary…
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