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Berberine’s sudden fame raises safety issues
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are food supplements? Do you take food supplements? Tell me about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. derived /dih-RAHYVD/ [verb] – coming from or caused by something else The serum’s main component is an antioxidant derived from mangosteens. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – great care and attention The teacher emphasized the importance of caution when conducting scientific experiments to ensure safety and accuracy. consult /KUHN-suhlt/ [verb] – to get information or advice from a person, book, etc. with special knowledge on a particular subject The patient decided to consult with…
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Mechanical ‘Monster Wolves’ roar to guard crops
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 heard of robot wolves before? What do you think they might be used for? 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。 crop /krop/ [noun] – a plant that is grown in large quantities for food or other purposes Farmers grow various crops like wheat, corn, and rice. solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a way to solve a problem or issue Finding a solution to this math problem was challenging. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to bring something into use or existence for the first time The company plans to…
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Mechanical ‘Monster Wolves’ roar to guard crops
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of robot wolves before? What do you think they might be used for? Why do you think farmers might be worried about wild animals in their fields? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chaos /KEY-os/ [noun] – complete disorder and confusion, often resulting in a state of upheaval or turmoil After the hurricane hit, the town was in chaos, with houses damaged and streets flooded. mechanical /muh-KAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to or operated by machinery or a machine The mechanical arm on the robot could perform precise…
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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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