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Microsoft offers free cybersecurity tools amid rising threats

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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。 Do you know what a cyberattack is? Do you feel safe when you use your personal information in the internet? 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。 response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction The emergency services’ quick response saved lives during the fire outbreak. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks The new smartphone comes with a sophisticated camera that takes stunning photos in low light conditions. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which…
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Microsoft offers free cybersecurity tools amid rising threats

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a cyberattack? How do you protect yourself from cyberattacks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. posture /POS-cher / [noun] – a way in which a government or other organization thinks about and/or deals with a particular matter The school’s posture on student well-being included providing mental health support services. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person The construction project had a negative impact on the local wildlife and ecosystem. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a real or imagined line…
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Kenyan skincare brand ‘Uncover’ revolutionizes UK beauty market

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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。 When you think about skincare products, does anything specific come to mind? Do you believe it’s important for skincare products to include ingredients from specific regions or cultures? 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。 special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] – better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual She received a special gift for her birthday. practice /PRAK-tis/ [noun] – something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom In our family, it’s a common practice to have dinner together at the dining table every…
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Kenyan skincare brand ‘Uncover’ revolutionizes UK beauty market

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skincare /SKIN-KEHR/ [noun] – The practice of taking care of one’s skin, often through the use of cosmetics and skincare products. She follows a strict skincare routine to keep her skin healthy and glowing. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – To include or combine something as part of a whole. The recipe incorporates a variety of spices to create a unique flavor. moisturizing /MOYS-chr-ai-zuhng/ [adjective] – providing moisture or hydration to the skin, making it soft and supple This lotion is great for moisturizing dry skin during the winter months. inclusive /in-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – including all people, regardless…
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Kenyan skincare brand ‘Uncover’ revolutionizes UK beauty market

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about skincare products? Are there any specific brands or types of products you are familiar with? Do you think it’s important for skincare products to include ingredients from specific regions or cultures? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brand /brand/ [noun] – A specific name or symbol that distinguishes a company’s products from others. Coca-Cola is a well-known brand of soft drinks. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen or take place The accident occurred on the highway last night. conscious…
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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent

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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 come across the term “global heat” before? Do you think global heat can affect the weather in different countries? 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。 climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in the tropical rainforest is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall. heat /heet / [noun] – the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something The heat of the summer made everyone long for a refreshing swim in the pool. average /AV-er-ij/…
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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without an interruption She attended three consecutive meetings, one right after the other, without a break. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The rapid technological advancements of this century are truly unprecedented in human history. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better than Her dedication and hard work allowed her to surpass her own expectations and achieve great success. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to…
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Record global heat in September sets alarming precedent

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is meant by “extremely hot weather”? How do you think it can impact people and the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree The extreme heat during the summer made it challenging to spend time outdoors. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special, and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The young artist’s talent was truly remarkable; her paintings captured the essence of nature with extraordinary detail and beauty. deadly /DED-lee/ [adjective] – likely to cause death Venomous…
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