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Robots affect human emotions according to studies

2019年6月28日

Robots affect human emotions according to studies

Pre-reading questions: Do you like robots? Why or why not? What can you say about technologies nowadays? Vocabulary: challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully It has been a challenge for me to produce a new film. interruption /in-tuh-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period of time Sherra worked in the evening without interruptions. entertainment /en-ter-TEYM-muhnt/ [noun] activities that entertain people You can find a lot of entertainment in Makati. server /SUR-ver/ [noun] a central computer from which other computers get information Some servers are not working again. interact /in-ter-AKT/ [verb]…
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Intermediate

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Former Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara retires

2019年6月26日

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Photo by © KYODO via The Mainichi Pre-reading questions: Do you like baseball? Why or why not? What kind of sport do you like the least and why? Vocabulary: professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] used to describe someone who does a job that people usually do as a hobby Kisenosato Yutaka was a professional sumo wrestler. pitch /pich/ [verb] in baseball, to throw a ball towards the player with the bat in order for them to try to hit it Shohei Otani pitched for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters for three years. outstanding /out-STAN-ding/ [adjective] clearly very much better than what is usual My best friend has always been an outstanding student since grade…
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Intermediate

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Former Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara retires

2019年6月26日

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Photo by © KYODO via The Mainichi Pre-reading questions: Do you play sports? What is your favorite sport? Vocabulary: player /PLEY-er/ [noun] someone who takes part in a game or sport My brother’s dream is to become a basketball player. right-handed /right-handed/ [adjective] using your right hand to write with and do most things I’d rather be right-handed than left-handed. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] the period of the year during which a particular sport is played The baseball season starts in March and ends in September this year. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] a job for which you are trained so that you get greater responsibility and earn more money She wants to…
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Beginner

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Former Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara retires

2019年6月26日

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Photo by © KYODO via The Mainichi Vocabulary: debut /dey-BYOO/ [verb] to perform or be introduced to the public for the first time The South Korean boyband, Day6, debuted on September 7, 2015. gain the palm /geyn the pahm/ [idiom] to win or get victory The coach was very happy because the team gained the palm this season. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] to give information to the public that was not previously known The board of director disclosed the anomalies inside the company. awe-inspiring /AW-in-spahyuh r-ing/ [adjective] causing you to feel great respect or admiration The mountain summit in Sagada is an awe-inspiring sight. hail /heyl/ [verb] to publicly praise or show…
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Expert

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Wasao becomes the new stationmaster

2019年6月21日

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Photo by © KYODO via The Japan Times Pre-reading questions: Do you like dogs? Can dogs make people happy? Vocabulary: choose /chohz/ [verb] to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities The company will choose a new board member. take place /teyk-pleys/ [verb] to happen The meeting will take place on March 25, 2020. wife /wahyf/ [noun] the woman to whom a man is married His wife is very thoughtful. officer /AW-fuh-ser/ [noun] a person who has a position of authority in an organization One of the Navy’s officers is looking for a new office building. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] to get better, or to make something…
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Beginner

Wasao becomes the new stationmaster

2019年6月21日

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Photo by © KYODO via The Japan Times Vocabulary: appoint /uh-POINT/ [verb] to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility The company’s stockholders will appoint a new chairman. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] public appreciation for a person’s or group’s achievements He received recognition because of his outstanding performance in the company. spouse /spous/ [noun] a person’s husband or wife Mr. Sato goes to work every day while his spouse does the household chores. associate /uh-SOH-shee-it/ [verb] to be connected with something in some way Common health problems are associated with poor lifestyle. endorse /en-DAWRS/ [verb] to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone The…
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Expert

Wasao becomes the new stationmaster

2019年6月21日

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Photo by © KYODO via The Japan Times Pre-reading questions: Do you think dogs are the best pet? Please explain your answer. Do you have any pets? Why or why not? Vocabulary: in charge /in chahrj/ [idiom] responsible for something or someone He is in charge of doing the laundry. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [verb] a formal occasion especially to recognize an important event Their wedding ceremony will take place on March 25th this year. partner /PAHRT-ner/ [noun] the person you are married to or living with as if married to them His partner will give birth next month. representative /rep-ri-ZEN-tuh-tiv/ [noun] a person who represents another person or a group a…
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Intermediate

Possible cure found for box jellyfish sting

2019年6月19日

Possible cure found for box jellyfish sting

Pre-reading questions: Do you like sea animals? What is your favorite animal? Vocabulary: possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] able to be done or achieved, or able to exist Is it possible to bring a camera inside the concert venue? sting /sting/ [noun] if an insect, plant, or animal stings, it produces a small but painful injury, usually with a poison How do you treat a bee sting? dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/ [adjective] able or likely to cause harm or death It is dangerous to walk alone especially at night. medicine /MED-uh-sin/ [noun] substance, especially in the form of a liquid or a pill, that is a treatment for illness or injury Take your medicine…
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Beginner