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YouTube unveils AI age-verification system to enhance safety for minors in U.S.

2025年9月1日

Cris-News (5)

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of videos do you think are popular with younger viewers? What are some risks of sharing personal information online? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intrusive /in-TROO-siv/ [adjective] – affecting someone in a way that annoys them and makes them feel uncomfortable The loud music from the neighbors was intrusive. inappropriate /in-uh-PROH-pree-it/ [adjective] – not suitable or right for a particular situation Wearing a swimsuit to a wedding would be inappropriate. streamlined /STREEM-lahynd/ [adjective] – improved or made simpler so that it works more efficiently The company introduced a…
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YouTube unveils AI age-verification system to enhance safety for minors in U.S.

2025年9月1日

Cris-News (5)

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 comedy and gaming videos popular with younger viewers? Can sharing personal information online cause risks such as identity theft? 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。 protective /pruh-TEK-tiv/ [adjective] – giving protection The mother cat is very protective of her kittens. unsuitable /uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not acceptable or right for someone or something This dress is unsuitable for a winter party. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something There is concern about the missing child. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or worthy of attention The…
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YouTube unveils AI age-verification system to enhance safety for minors in U.S.

2025年9月1日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. apprehension /ap-ri-HEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or fear that something bad may happen She felt apprehension before speaking to a large audience. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The plan became contentious because not everyone agreed with it. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens The teacher was proactive in helping students before they failed. paradigm shift /PAR-uh-dahym shift/ [noun] – a total change in the way people think about or do something Online learning created a paradigm shift…
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FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

2025年8月31日

delivery drone

©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constrain /kuhn-STREYN/ [verb] – to limit or restrict something Strict school rules can constrain students’ freedom to choose their activities. retractable /ri-TRAKT-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be pulled back or drawn in The stadium has a retractable roof for use during bad weather. proponent /pruh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who supports an idea, plan, or cause Proponents of renewable energy believe it will help reduce pollution. impediment /im-PED-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thing that makes it difficult to do or complete something Lack of funding is one of the main impediments to building the…
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FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

2025年8月31日

delivery drone

©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) 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 seen a drone flying in the sky? Would you feel safe if drones delivered packages in your area? 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。 permission /per-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the right or approval to do something Students need permission from a teacher to leave the classroom early. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to take something to a person or place The post office will deliver the package to your house tomorrow. plan /plan/ [verb] – to intend or decide to do something in the future…
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FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

2025年8月31日

delivery drone

©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the fastest delivery you have ever had? If drones could deliver anything, what would you want them to bring? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transport /trans-PAWRT/ [verb] – to move people or things from one place to another Trucks are used to transport goods from factories to stores. waiver /WEY-ver/ [noun] – a document that states someone gives up a right or claim Visitors must sign a waiver before joining the mountain climbing tour. certification /sur-tuh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official document that proves someone or…
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Spain faces octopus shortage amid climate and fishing pressures

2025年8月30日

Octopus

©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of seafood are popular in your area, and how are they usually prepared? If you could create a festival for any food, what would it be and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years Over the past decade, the city has built several new parks and public spaces. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a gradual decrease in amount, quality, or importance The decline in bee populations has worried environmental scientists. industrial /in-DUHS-tree-uhl/ [adjective] – related to…
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Spain faces octopus shortage amid climate and fishing pressures

2025年8月30日

Octopus

©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a lack of something; a situation where there is not enough of something There was a scarcity of clean water in the village after the long drought. fluctuation /fluhk-choo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – change in amount, level, or condition, often from high to low or low to high Experts linked the fluctuation in fish numbers to changes in water temperature. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something steady or unlikely to change suddenly The government tried to stabilize food prices after they rose quickly. hatchery /HACH-uh-ree/ [noun] – a…
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