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California launches $250 million initiative to support journalism and advance AI research

2024年8月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the role of journalism in society? What are some common tools or technologies used by journalists today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to make a great effort to achieve something, or to try very hard She had to struggle to lift the heavy box. democratic /dem-uh-KRAT-ik / [adjective] – relating to a system of government where the people choose their leaders by voting The country has a democratic system of government where people vote for their leaders. oppose /uh-POHZ/ [verb] – to be against…
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Hong Kong welcomes birth of giant panda twins from oldest first-time mother

2024年8月27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。 Have you ever seen pandas in person? How would you describe a panda in one word? 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。 giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or extent The giant robot towered over the city skyline. twin /twin/ [noun] – a baby born at the same time as another baby from the same mother She has some differences with her twin. relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship / [noun] – the way in which two or more people or things are connected Their relationship grew stronger over the years…
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Hong Kong welcomes birth of giant panda twins from oldest first-time mother

2024年8月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons why people might find giant pandas special or important? How might the care and feeding of newborn animals differ from caring for adult animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. give birth /giv burth/ [phrasal verb] – to produce offspring or deliver a baby The mother cat gave birth to a healthy kitten early in the morning. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else The heart symbol is often used to represent love. newborn /NOO-BAWRN/ [adjective] – recently…
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Intermediate

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Hong Kong welcomes birth of giant panda twins from oldest first-time mother

2024年8月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hormonal /hawr-MOHN-l/ [adjective] – related to hormones, which are chemical substances in the body that regulate various functions She experienced hormonal changes during her pregnancy that affected her mood. diplomacy /dih-PLOH-muh-see/ [noun] – the practice of managing international relations, typically by a country’s representatives abroad Effective diplomacy often involves careful negotiation and building strong relationships between countries. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make or become more stable or steady The technician worked to stabilize the fluctuating power supply to prevent damage to the equipment. commend /kuh-MEND/ [verb] – to formally praise someone or something The teacher…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

2024年8月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes a volcano to erupt? How might the eruption of a volcano affect nearby areas? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensity /in-TEN-si-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being intense, or the degree to which something is strong or severe The storm’s intensity made it hard to see outside. Richter scale /RIK-tr-SKAYL/ [noun] – a scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes The earthquake was measured on the Richter scale as a 6.5. seismic activity /SAHYZ-mik ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun phrase] – the occurrence and movement of events related to the…
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Intermediate

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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

2024年8月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refering to the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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Shiveluch Volcano erupts after major quake

2024年8月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refers to the activity of flying aircraft or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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