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Toshiba confirms breakup plan

2021年11月20日

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News 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。 What electronic devices do you own? What electronic device do you use the most? 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。 facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens Have you been to the new sports facility? It’s huge! raise /reyz/ [verb] – to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. The government plans to raise taxes next year. timeline /TAHYM-lahyn/ [noun] – a plan that shows how long something will take or when things…
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Toshiba confirms breakup plan

2021年11月20日

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What electronic device brand is popular in your country? Which electronic brand/s do you trust the most? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. standalone /STAND-uh-lohn/ [adjective] – a standalone company or organization manages its own activities and does not depend on a larger organization for money or approval TechQ Corporation is expected to split into four standalone businesses by next year. semiconductor /sem-ee-kuhn-DUHK-ter/ [noun] – a substance, such as silicon, that allows some electricity to flow through it, used in making electronic devices Diamond is…
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The bartender robots that want to pull your next drink

2021年11月19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。 Are you interested in AI? Do you use AI in your job? 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。 pub /puhb/ [noun] – a place, especially in Great Britain or Ireland, where alcoholic drinks can be bought and drunk and where food is often available Do you want to go to the pub after work? experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens to you that affects how you feel I had a pretty bad experience at the clinic. unpleasant /uhn-PLEZ-uhnt/ [adjective] – not enjoyable or pleasant A very unpleasant thing…
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The bartender robots that want to pull your next drink

2021年11月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is AI useful at your work? How? What do you think of talking to bartender robot? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pint /pahynt/ [noun] – a pint is 16 US fluid ounces (473 ml) He usually goes out for a pint of beer. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [noun] – someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed In my current employment, I don’t believe I’m reaching my full potential. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl / [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong…
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The bartender robots that want to pull your next drink

2021年11月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something The images can then be enhanced on a computer. establishment /ih-STAB-lish-muhnt/ [noun] – a business or other organization, or the place where an organization operates What made you come and work in this establishment? artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the use of computer programs that have some of the qualities of the human mind, such as the ability to understand language, recognize pictures, and learn from experience Artificial intelligence is required for computers to interpret natural language. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [noun] – to…
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Younger audiences prefer TV subtitles, study says

2021年11月18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 watch movies with subtitles? Do elderly people in your country watch a lot of TV? 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。 audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someone speaking, etc. The audience began clapping and jumping. respondent /ri-SPON-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who answers a request for information Sheila needs 33 respondents for her research. distracting /dih-STRAKT-ing/ [adjective] – making it difficult for someone to give their attention to something Tina finds bright…
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Younger audiences prefer TV subtitles, study says

2021年11月18日

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© Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you watch movies with subtitles? Where do you watch movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conduct /KON-duhkt/ [verb] – to organize and perform a particular activity They conducted a survey to find out what customers thought of their dishes. originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-lee/ [adverb] – first of all The family originally came from Ireland. aid /eyd/ [verb] – help or support The famous author visited the library to aid students in writing stories. prove /proov/ [verb] – to show a particular result after a period of time Her…
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