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What is “digital body language”?
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between The soccer game was postponed due to the intermittent rain that day. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important Addressing issues in digital communication is prominent nowadays. inadvertently /in-uhd-VUR-tnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not intentional Anna inadvertently phoned the wrong person yesterday. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clearer or easier to understand Could you clarify the intention of this paragraph, please? Thank you. articulate /ahr-TIK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to explain in words,…
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What is “digital body language”?
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 often talk to other people through text? Do you like using emojis when sending text messages? 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。 by accident /bahy AK-si-duhnt/ [adverb] – without intending to, or without being intended My little sister broke the vase by accident. mood /mood/ [noun] – feeling He looks like he’s always in a bad mood. solve /solv/ [verb] – to find an answer to a problem Can you help me solve this math problem? excuse /ik-SKYOOZ/ [verb] – to allow to leave I need to…
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What is “digital body language”?
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer having meetings or discussing things via email? Why? How do you express your emotions or intentions through text? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cue /kyoo/ [noun] – a signal for someone to do something Their failure became their cue to do better next time. remotely /ri-MOHT-lee/ [adverb] – employees who work remotely work mainly from home and communicate with the company by email and telephone ABC Company allows its employees to work remotely. patch /pach/ [verb] – to treat someone’s injuries or repair the damage to something,…
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Ocado seeks to remove the human element from grocery shopping
©CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the biggest robotic company in Japan? Tell me more about it. Do you like the idea of using robots at home? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that you plan to do or achieve Our main objective is to improve the company’s productivity. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the beginning His illness was initially diagnosed as food poisoning. beneath /bih-NEETH/ [preposition] – in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something The dog was beneath the table….
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Ocado seeks to remove the human element from grocery shopping
©CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. warehouse /WAIR-hous/ [noun] – a large building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to stores The building is currently being used as a warehouse by the company. scuttle /SKUHT-l/ [verb] – to move quickly, with small, short steps The children scuttle across the street. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the study of how to produce machines that have some of the qualities that the human mind has, such as the ability to understand language, recognize pictures, solve problems, and learn He is a computer scientist, he studies artificial intelligence….
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Ocado seeks to remove the human element from grocery shopping
©CNN 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? What is the most advanced robot you have you seen? 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。 originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – in the beginning; when something first existed The album was originally released in 1974. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to (cause something to) grow or change into a more advanced, larger, or stronger form You need to develop a positive mental attitude. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be bought or used They are often available at a discount. route /root/ [noun] – a…
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Ocado seeks to remove the human element from grocery shopping
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The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats
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The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your city known for? Is food expensive in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survey /SUR-vey/ [noun] – an examination of opinions, behavior, etc., made by asking people questions The waiter asked us to take a survey of our experience at the restaurant. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example, a company of lawyers He is going to work at a law firm this summer. expense /ik-SPENS/ [noun] – the use of money, time, or effort We need to save up because…
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