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Smartphones being tracked in USA

2022年8月5日

August 21, 2019 San Francisco / USA - Slack Technologies, Inc. sign at their HQ in SOMA district; Slack (its main product) is a cloud-based set of collaboration software tools and online services

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. civil /SIV-uhl/ [adjective] – not military or religious, or relating to the ordinary people of a country The building is not for military use but civil ones. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject The journal I read contains good information. enforcement /en-FOHRS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or be accepted She likes the enforcement of taxes in her country. lawsuit /LAW-soot / [noun] – a problem taken to a law court by…
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Can robots do what humans can?

2022年8月4日

Vector evolution concept with ape to cyborg and robots growth process with monkey, caveman to businessman in suit wearing VR headset, artificial legs person and robotic creature. Mankind development

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 like robots? Can robots be better than humans? 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。 easily /EEZ-lee/ [adverb] – with no difficulty or effort He finished the job easily. become /bih-KUHM/ [verb] – to start to be She will become a doctor. normal /nawr-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected Wearing a face mask is normal now. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people The actress in my country is popular. report /ri-POHRT/ [noun] – a description of an…
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Can robots do what humans can?

2022年8月4日

Vector evolution concept with ape to cyborg and robots growth process with monkey, caveman to businessman in suit wearing VR headset, artificial legs person and robotic creature. Mankind development

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “robots”? Do you accept that robots will soon be part of human life? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. programming /PROH-gram-ing/ [noun] – the activity or job of writing computer programs Programming is a good profession for people that are into technology. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry The technical skills that John has helped the company a lot. task /TAHSK/ [noun] – a piece of work…
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Can robots do what humans can?

2022年8月4日

Vector evolution concept with ape to cyborg and robots growth process with monkey, caveman to businessman in suit wearing VR headset, artificial legs person and robotic creature. Mankind development

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. technologically /tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhlee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to or involves technology Brad is technologically more knowledgeable than Steve. imitation /im-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when someone or something imitates another person or thing His imitation of Pablo’s work looks original. reinforcement /ree-in-FAWRS-muhnt/ [noun] – something added to provide more strength or support The reinforcements arrived just in time. intuitive /in-TOO-i-tiv/ [adjective] – based on feelings rather than facts or proof Her intuitive decisions in life made her find a good husband. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of mathematical instructions or rules that, especially…
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India to surpass China’s population in 2023

2022年8月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think having lots of people in a particular place is a good thing? Why or why not? How many people are there in your family? Could you tell me about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-mit/ [noun] – a judgment or calculation of approximately how large or how great something is Can you make a rough estimate of how many people will attend the party? growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in the size or the importance of something The country is trying to limit population…
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India to surpass China’s population in 2023

2022年8月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uneven /uhn-EE-vuhn/ [adjective] – not level, equal, flat, or continuous The distribution of financial resources was uneven. republic /ri-PUHB-lik/ [noun] – a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives of the people and a president Andora is a mountain republic located between France and Spain. implementation /im-pluh-muhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of starting to use a plan or system There is a ten-year time frame for the implementation of the new policies. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something A little incentive will make…
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India to surpass China’s population in 2023

2022年8月3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。 Is your city populated? Have you already traveled to a populated place? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place Rural areas housed 10% of the population. peak /peek/ [peek] – the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill Prices reached a peak last month. developed /dih-VEL-uhpt/ [adjective] – a developed country has had modern industry, transportation, etc. for some time and now bases much of its economy on services Many businesses in…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

2022年8月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scroll /skrohl/ [verb] – to move text or other information on a computer screen in order to see a different part of it Can you scroll to the end of the document? biometrics /bahy-uh-ME-triks/ [noun] – the use of detailed information about someone’s body, for example the patterns of colour in their eyes, in order to prove who they are Can biometrics make banking more secure? internally /in-TUR-nl- li/ [adverb] – in a way that exists or happens inside the body This medicine should not be taken internally. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis / [noun] – a judgment about…
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