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Nvidia posts 73% revenue surge to $68.1 billion as AI chip boom fuels $4.8 trillion valuation debate

2026年3月18日

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©AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What companies are leading artificial intelligence development today? Why do investors watch quarterly earnings reports closely? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. projection /pruh-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a calculation or guess about the future based on information Analysts made a projection about next year’s sales. surge /SURJ/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly Sales can surge when demand is high. accelerate /ak-SEL-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to happen or make something happen faster The company plans to accelerate production. skeptical /SKEP-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – having doubts that something is true…
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Nvidia posts 73% revenue surge to $68.1 billion as AI chip boom fuels $4.8 trillion valuation debate

2026年3月18日

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©AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File 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 large companies report earnings every year? Is artificial intelligence used in many industries? 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。 profit /PROF-it/ [noun] – money earned after paying costs The company made a profit last year. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need or desire for something There is strong demand for new phones. forecast /FOR-kast/ [noun] – a statement about what will happen in the future The weather forecast predicted rain. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size or amount The company showed strong…
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AI music startups Suno and Udio seek record label deals as copyright lawsuits intensify

2026年3月17日

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©AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Allen Breed, Sophie Bates Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do artists need to protect their music? How can new technology change the music industry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiate /ni-GOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to have formal discussions in order to reach an agreement The two sides will negotiate a new contract. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [noun] – an argument or disagreement The dispute lasted for several months. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to produce or create something The program can generate a short melody. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] – an official permission to use…
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AI music startups Suno and Udio seek record label deals as copyright lawsuits intensify

2026年3月17日

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©AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Allen Breed, Sophie Bates Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proliferation /pruh-lif-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a sudden increase in the number or amount of something The proliferation of apps changed communication habits. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the situation in which two things become similar or come together The convergence of art and technology sparked debate. litigation /lit-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of taking legal action The company faced litigation over copyright claims. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The proposal became contentious during the meeting. skepticism /SKEP-tuh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – doubt that something is true or…
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AI music startups Suno and Udio seek record label deals as copyright lawsuits intensify

2026年3月17日

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©AP Video: Rodrique Ngowi, Allen Breed, Sophie Bates 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 people use computers to make music? Is music important to artists? 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。 company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services The company makes music software. artist /AHR-tist/ [noun] – a person who creates art, such as music or paintings The artist wrote a new song. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe Laws protect creative work. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes Technology…
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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York

2026年3月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. condemned /kuhn-DEMD/ [adjective] – officially declared not safe to use The family moved out of the condemned building after inspectors found serious damage. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained to live with people The domesticated animal stayed calm around humans. parasite /PAR-uh-sahyt/ [noun] – a small living thing that lives on or inside another animal and causes harm The doctor found a parasite during a health check. coordination /koh-awr-dn-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of organizing people or actions to work together The event needed coordination between staff and volunteers. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to planning and…
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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York

2026年3月16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 an animal shelter or rescue group? Do you think caring for many pets can be difficult? 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。 situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a set of conditions or events happening at a certain time The school handled a difficult situation during the storm. sanitation /san-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the condition of keeping places clean and healthy Poor sanitation caused health problems in the village. unhealthy /uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] – not good for health An unhealthy diet can lead to sickness. foster care /FAW-ster kair/…
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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York

2026年3月16日

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of animals do people usually keep as pets in your area? What comes to mind when you hear the words “animal rescue”? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – the health and well-being of a person or animal Workplace welfare is important for employee safety. suburb /SUHB-urb/ [noun] – a residential area outside a city Many families live in a quiet suburb near the city. rehome /ree-hohm/ [verb] – to find a new home for a person or animal The shelter worked to rehome abandoned dogs….
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