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Lego to build a new $1 billion factory in Vietnam

2021年12月16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。 Did you play with Lego bricks when you were a kid? What is the most popular toy among children in your country right now? 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 Our university recently opened a new research facility. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size: The restaurant’s customers are increasing. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official…
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Lego to build a new $1 billion factory in Vietnam

2021年12月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold We estimate the potential market for the new laptops to be around two million people. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used The senator talked about the fuel consumption in the country. panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a flat, usually rectangular part, or piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that fits into or onto something larger Her house has an old door with oak panels. vow /vou/ [verb] – to make a determined decision or…
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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

2021年12月15日

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX 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 are some popular video games in your country? Who is your favorite video game character? 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。 develop /dih-VEL-uhp / [verb] – to invent something or bring something into existence My uncle developed his own company in the 1980s. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Rupert’s dream is to publish a comic book. adventure /ad-VEN-cher/ [noun] – an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience I would like…
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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

2021年12月15日

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular gaming devices in your country? How often do you play video or mobile games? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. leading /LEE-ding/ [adjective] – very important or most important He is a leading expert on technology. highly /HAHY-lee/ [adverb] – very, to a large degree, or at a high level The company needs highly skilled workers. treasure /TREZH-er / [noun] – very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money The children found a treasure…
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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

2021年12月15日

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protagonist /proh-TAG-uh-nist/ [noun] – one of the main characters in a story or a play Light Yagami is the protagonist of the anime Death Note niche /neesh/ [adjective] – interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people Paul thinks judo is a niche sport. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs / [adjective] – very dangerous The city’s roads are hazardous during winter. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem Many youth groups presented their peace initiatives. legacy /LEG-uh-see / [noun] – something that…
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Twitter’s new privacy policy removes unconsented content

2021年12月14日

Twitter's new privacy policy removes unconsented content

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recondition /ree-kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [verb] – to fix or update something The company has recently reconditioned its rules and regulations. giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [noun] – a very successful and powerful person or organization Their firm merged with an American tech giant. dissident /DIS-uh-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who strongly disagrees with and publicly criticizes a government or the official rulings of a group or organization Several dissidents held a protest in front of the White House. authorized /AW-thuh-rahyzd/ [adjective] – having official permission to do something or for something to happen Only authorized personnel are allowed in this area….
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Twitter’s new privacy policy removes unconsented content

2021年12月14日

Twitter's new privacy policy removes unconsented content

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 have a Twitter account? How much time do you spend on 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, and others We must always follow the school rules. permission /per-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – if someone is given permission to do something, they are allowed to do it You need to ask your dad’s permission before you can go with us. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – only for one person…
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