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Why AI won’t replace creative, social, and physical jobs anytime soon

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the definition of AI? What are some examples of creative jobs that require a human touch? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emotional intelligence /ih-MOH-shuh-nl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun phrase] – the ability to understand the way people feel and react and to use this skill to make good judgments and to avoid or solve problems Having emotional intelligence means being aware of your own feelings and how they affect others. currently /KUR-uhnt-lee/ [adverb] – at the present time Currently, I am studying English, but I used to study Spanish in…
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Why AI won’t replace creative, social, and physical jobs anytime soon

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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。 Can AI replicate human creativity and imagination? Is it possible for AI to replace the social interactions and emotional intelligence required for some jobs? 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。 replace /ri-PLEYS/ [verb] – to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else My sister had to replace her broken pencil with a new one during the exam. profession /pruh-FESH-uhn / [noun] – any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that…
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Could potatoes and tomatoes power our lives?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some common uses of potatoes and tomatoes in our daily lives? What is vegetable electricity? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result When you bake a cake, it’s important to follow the process step by step to ensure it turns out delicious. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea The concept of recycling is to take old materials and turn them into something new instead of throwing them away. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb]…
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Could potatoes and tomatoes power our lives?

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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。 How often do you charge your phone? Do you think potatoes and tomatoes can be used to generate electricity? 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。 charge /chahrj/ [verb] – to put electricity into an electrical device such as a battery You need to charge your phone every night so that it has enough battery for the next day. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it We’re going to explore the park today…
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Could potatoes and tomatoes power our lives?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eccentric /ik-SEN-trik/ [adjective] – strange or unusual, sometimes in an amusing way My neighbor is known for his eccentric style of dress, often wearing bright colors and mismatched patterns that stand out in our quiet neighborhood. pioneer /pahy-uh-NEER/ [noun] – a person who is one of the first people to do something Marie Curie was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, and her discoveries led to important advances in the understanding of physics and chemistry. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the situation in which you need something or someone all the time, especially in order to…
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Amazon to bet big on ChatGPT tech

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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。 Are you familiar with Amazon? How about ChatGPT? Do you think AI chatbots are useful? 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。 keep up /KEEP-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to continue something without allowing it to stop or change The company needs to keep up with the latest technology to remain competitive. power /POU-er/ [verb] – to provide something with the energy it needs to operate The solar panels power our home with clean energy. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot be counted I…
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Amazon to bet big on ChatGPT tech

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you had the chance to use ChatGPT? How was the experience? Do you think technologies like ChatGPT can make our lives easier? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exception /ik-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way I love all kinds of music, with the exception of heavy metal – it’s just not my thing. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause something to exist A brainstorming session with colleagues…
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