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Mechanical ‘Monster Wolves’ roar to guard crops
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cunning /KUHN-ing/ [adjective] – having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion The cunning fox outsmarted the farmer by sneaking into the henhouse at night. sneak /sneek/ [verb] – to move quietly and secretly in order to avoid being noticed The cat tried to sneak up on the birds in the garden but was unsuccessful. emit /ih-MIT/ [verb] – to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas The factory emits a lot of smoke, which is harmful to the environment. feast on /feest on/ [phrasal verb] – to eat a large…
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Can big tech access and monitor people’s messages?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about end-to-end encryption? What messaging apps do you know that are known to have end-to-end encryption? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to accept or start to use something new The company decided to adopt new technology to improve productivity and efficiency. criticism /KRIT-uh-siz-uhm / [noun] – an opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments The movie received mixed criticism from the audience, with some praising it while others found it confusing. democratic…
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Can big tech access and monitor people’s messages?
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Can big tech access and monitor people’s messages?
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 know about end-to-end encryption? Have you used messaging apps that are known to have end-to-end encryption? 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。 argue /AHR-gyoo/ [verb] – to give the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or to explain why you believe something should be done She argued that eating fruits and vegetables every day is important for maintaining good health. whether /HWETH-er/ [conjunction] – (used especially in reporting questions and expressing doubts) if, or not I’m not sure whether I should go to the…
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Can big tech access and monitor people’s messages?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash/ [noun] – a fight or argument between people There was a clash between two colleagues over different opinions on how to approach the project. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [noun] – an argument or disagreement The neighbors are in a dispute over the ownership of the land, and they are seeking legal assistance to resolve the issue. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something Good communication skills are at the core of building strong relationships and achieving success in professional endeavors. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more extreme,…
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Groundbreaking discovery reveals Megalodon may have been warm-blooded
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because that thing or person is large, powerful, or difficult The champion boxer was known for his formidable strength and skill in the ring. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The prolonged drought resulted in a scarcity of water in the region, leading to strict water conservation measures. inhabit /in-HAB-it / [verb] – to live in a place Majestic wildlife such as elephants, lions, and giraffes inhabit the vast plains of…
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Groundbreaking discovery reveals Megalodon may have been warm-blooded
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 some prehistoric animals? Did you know about gigantic animals that lived millions of years before us? 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。 discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The hiker stumbled upon a hidden waterfall during her expedition, a delightful discovery in the wilderness. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can…
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Groundbreaking discovery reveals Megalodon may have been warm-blooded
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Groundbreaking discovery reveals Megalodon may have been warm-blooded
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are prehistoric animals? Which prehistoric animals do you know of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insight /IN-sahyt / [noun] – a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation The book provided readers with profound insights into the nature of happiness and fulfillment. mammal /MAM-uhl/ [noun] – any animal in which the female gives birth to babies, not eggs, and feeds them on milk from her own body Elephants are the largest land mammals and possess remarkable intelligence and emotional capabilities. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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