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Robots in towns

2022年8月15日

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©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。 Do you like science fiction? Are you a fan of robots? 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。 robot /ROH-bot / [noun] – a machine controlled by a computer that is used to perform jobs automatically The robot was programmed to copy human movements. science fiction /SAHY-uhns FIK-shuhn/ [noun] – books, movies, or cartoons about an imagined future, especially about space travel or other planets He’s a great reader of science fiction. delivery /dih-LIV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of taking goods, letters, packages, etc. to people’s houses or…
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Beginner

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Robots in towns

2022年8月15日

robot

©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – not subject to the rule or control of another The country is divided into 17 autonomous regions. partner /PAHRT-ner/ [verb] – to join with another person or organization in a business activity I hope we can partner with its management and employees. waggle /WAG-uhl/ [verb] – to (cause to) move quickly up and down or from side to side The dog can waggle its tail. conference call /KON-fer-uhns kawl/ [noun] – a work phone call that involves three or more people My secretary has brought the conference call notes. interaction…
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Airbnb bookings surpass record as travel recovers

2022年8月14日

Happy young woman with credit card booking vacation at travel agency or making hotel reservation online, using laptop computer, planning abroad trip at home, copy space

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. all-time /AWL-tahym/ [adjective (before noun)] – the highest, lowest, best, etc. that something has ever been The price of rice had hit its all-time high. rebound /ri-BOUND/ [verb] – to return to an earlier and better condition; improve It’s more difficult for older athletes to rebound from injuries. in the midst of (something) /in thuh midst uhv/ [phrase] – in the middle of an event, situation, or activity I’m in the midst of writing a report right now, so I’m afraid I’m too busy. slowdown /SLOH-doun/ [noun] – a reduction in speed or activity The slowdown…
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Expert

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Airbnb bookings surpass record as travel recovers

2022年8月14日

Happy young woman with credit card booking vacation at travel agency or making hotel reservation online, using laptop computer, planning abroad trip at home, copy space

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 traveling? What is your favorite travel destination? 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。 demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need for goods or services that customers want to buy or use Demand for products made out of recycled materials is increasing. rental /REN-tl/ [noun] – the act of renting, an amount paid in rent, or something rented Does the price include car rental? booking /BOOK-ing/ [noun] – an arrangement you make to have a hotel room, tickets, etc. at a particular time in the future A late…
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Beginner

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Airbnb bookings surpass record as travel recovers

2022年8月14日

Happy young woman with credit card booking vacation at travel agency or making hotel reservation online, using laptop computer, planning abroad trip at home, copy space

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What places have you been to this year? Please share your best travel experience. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength There has been a general decline in employment. reservation /rez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an arrangement in which something such as a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant is kept for you When is the reservation deadline? investor /in-VE-stuhr/ [noun] – a person who puts money into something in order to make a profit or…
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Intermediate

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The behind-the-scenes of being a social media influencer

2022年8月13日

Female make up influencer record eyelashes care tutorial with sm

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 follow any social media influencers? Have you thought about being a social media influencer? 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。 unequal /uhn-EE-kwuhl/ [adjective] – not treating everyone the same; unfair Bernie and Adam receive unequal treatment at school. color /KUHL-er/ [noun] – the natural color of a person’s skin, especially when considered in terms of race Southeast Asians normally have darker colors than other Asians. bullying /BOOL-ee/ [noun] – the behavior of a person who hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful, often forcing that person…
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Beginner

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The behind-the-scenes of being a social media influencer

2022年8月13日

Female make up influencer record eyelashes care tutorial with sm

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed It doesn’t seem like a viable idea to me. precariously /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is likely to fall, be damaged, fail, etc. He had lived precariously from one day to the next, wondering what meal to eat. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – a lack of equality or similarity, especially in a way that is not fair Disparity still exists between people of different races. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun (social media)] – a way of sorting posts in a users’ feed based on…
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Expert

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The behind-the-scenes of being a social media influencer

2022年8月13日

Female make up influencer record eyelashes care tutorial with sm

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What career paths are in demand nowadays in your country? Is being an influencer famous in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influencer /IN-floo-uhn-ser/ [noun] – a person who is paid by a company to show and describe its products and services on social media, encouraging other people to buy them She has now started working full-time as an influencer. rocky /ROK-ee/ [adjective] – difficult or uncertain The show is now popular after its rocky start. underappreciate /uhn-der-uh-PREE-shee-ayt/ [verb] – to not hold in sufficiently high esteem Critics underappreciate…
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Intermediate

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