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Facebook Messenger’s new parental controls enhance child safety

2023年9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。 Do you think parents should have access to their children’s Messenger? Would you feel safe if your parents had access to your social media? 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。 limit /LIM-it/ [verb] – to control something so that it is not greater than a particular amount, number, or level The doctor advised me to limit my caffeine intake to two cups of coffee per day for better health. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or opportunity to use or look at something The password-protected website requires a username…
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Facebook Messenger’s new parental controls enhance child safety

2023年9月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think parents should have access to their children’s Messenger? Why or why not? Would you feel safe if your parents had access to your social media? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other In an online gaming community, players have the opportunity to engage in virtual interactions with individuals from all around the world. privacy /PRAHY-vuh-see/ [noun] – someone’s right to keep their personal matters and…
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Why are orcas suddenly ramming boats?

2023年9月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. renowned /ri-NOUND / [adjecive] – famous for something The renowned scientist received international recognition for his groundbreaking research on renewable energy sources. underlying /UHN-der-lahy-ing/ [adjective] – real but not immediately obvious Understanding the underlying principles of mathematics is essential for solving complex problems in algebra and geometry. speculate /SPEK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain As scientists, we can speculate about the possible outcomes of the experiment based on the data we’ve collected so far. hypothesis /hahy-POTH-uh-sis/ [noun] – an idea or explanation…
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Why are orcas suddenly ramming boats?

2023年9月26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 recently encountered or observed orcas ramming boats in your area? Do you believe that environmental factors, such as pollution or changes in prey availability, could be contributing to orcas ramming boats? 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。 whale /weyl/ [noun] – a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head Whales are enormous creatures that live in the ocean and swim gracefully through the water. crash /krash/ [verb] – If a vehicle crashes or someone crashes it, it is…
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Why are orcas suddenly ramming boats?

2023年9月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the general behavior of orcas in the wild, and how does this recent behavior differ? Do you think orcas are naturally aggressive? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. puzzle /puhz-uhl/ [verb] – to cause someone to feel confused and slightly worried because they cannot understand something Solving the math problems on the test puzzled Sarah, but she kept trying her best to find the correct answers. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth The detective…
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Heatwaves in parts of Asia push human life to the edge of survival

2023年9月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are heatwaves? How can heatwaves endanger human life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong The intense focus and concentration of the students during the exam showed their determination to achieve high grades. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase The surge of support from the community allowed the non-profit organization to expand its services and reach more people in need. alongside /uh-LAWNG-SAHYD/ [preposition] – next to, or together with The new housing development was built…
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Heatwaves in parts of Asia push human life to the edge of survival

2023年9月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level After a successful marketing campaign, the sales of the company’s new product soared, exceeding all expectations. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time The opening of a new shopping mall led to an influx of shoppers eager to explore the wide range of stores and services available. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Patients with compromised immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy,…
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