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Emma Watson says her sexy photo doesn’t betray her feminist ideals

2017年4月6日

entertainment

Pre-reading questions: What do you know about feminism? Do you know anyone who identifies as a feminist? Discuss. British actress Emma Watson is one of today’s most popular feminists. Recently tho, she received some harsh criticisms from other feminists following her sexy Vanity Fair magazine cover. Some questioned Watson’s feminism, others called her a hypocrite. Watson defended herself by hinging on the common misunderstanding about what feminism is all about. She said that it’s about freedom, equality and liberty. It’s not a tool other women can use to oppress other women. Emma Watson truly enjoyed her photo shoot with Vanity Fair. She said that the concept for the photo shoot…
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Intermediate

Prevention of cyber attacks

2017年4月6日

Japan - Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: What is your opinion about cyber attacks? How can you keep information safe online? Companies receive help from Tokyo police to fight against cyber crimes. MPD’s Public Safety Bureau covered about 100 companies whose offices – such as railways operators, airlines, financial institutions, telecommunication services – situate around Tokyo. Participating companies possess key infrastructure and advanced technology. Information gathered will be analyzed by a special investigation unit. Those data will then be placed in a secure and private server so companies can retrieve it. This is to help them have time to take precautionary measures should they experience possible attacks in the future. Vocabulary: bureau – office or…
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Intermediate

Prevention of cyber attacks

2017年4月6日

Japan - Beginner

Pre-reading questions: Is it important for computers to have an antivirus software? Has your computer ever been infected by virus? Tokyo police started helping companies fight against cyber attack. Cyber attack is an attempt to damage or destroy a computer network or system. They developed a program that will automatically detect possible viruses and other threats. A special cyber attacks investigation team will then analyze the gathered information. After that, those information will be uploaded in a secure server for companies to have an access. Vocabulary: detect – [verb] discover or identify automatically – [adverb] by itself with little or no direct human control crime – [noun] an illegal act…
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Beginner

Emma Watson says her sexy photo doesn’t betray her feminist ideals

2017年4月6日

entertainment

Pre-reading questions: Do you know Emma Watson? Do you like Emma Watson? Vanity Fair magazine has a sexy photo of Emma Watson in its cover. Many people say that Emma Watson betrayed her feminist ideals in her sexy photo. The actress defended herself and said that many people don’t understand what feminism really is. Furthermore, she said that feminism is about freedom. Vocabulary: feminism [noun] – the belief that women should be allowed the same rights, power, and opportunities as men and be treated in the same way, or the set of activities intended to achieve this state betray [verb] – to be false or not loyal to something or…
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Beginner

South African e-learning program

2017年4月5日

Education - E

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recently recognized the increasing number and growing significance of e-learning, especially in South Africa. Technology plays a huge role in meeting the rising demand for education and accelerating progress. Despite the scarcity in technological resources, South Africa is expected to have a steady increase in e-learning revenues. There are currently 310,000 South African and international students enrolled in the University of South Africa’s (Unisa) distance learning program. To fully realize the maximum potential and marketability of e-learning in South Africa, internet accessibility has to be further developed. There should also be a balance between the quality of education that students…
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South African e-learning program

2017年4月5日

Education - I

Pre-reading questions: What do you like about learning thru the internet? How has the internet changed the way kids learn these days? Do you think e-learning can replace traditional classroom learning? According to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), digitalization is the key to advancement in education and learning. E-learning is already gaining a strong foothold in South Africa. Tablets and laptops are provided to guarantee that children have access to primary education. Based on the current trend in South Africa, e-learning revenues have the potential of increasing further in the next few years. Some mobile operators are now developing new applications for e-learning. A lot of students…
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Intermediate

South African e-learning program

2017年4月5日

Education - B

Pre-reading questions: Do you like studying thru the internet? Is studying thru the internet effective? E-learning in South Africa is growing. There are many students in South Africa who cannot go to school, so e-learning can be very useful for them. There are several phone applications that students can use even with slow internet connection. With e-learning, schools also have to change the way students learn. This is an important change and several schools and business are already doing it. Most importantly, even if e-learning is already becoming popular in South Africa, the government still needs to support the program so it can become even more successful. Vocabulary: e-learning [noun]…
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