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AI robots to start teaching English in Japan by 2019

2018年12月17日

AI robots to start teaching English in Japan by 2019

Pre-reading questions: Do you like the English language? Is learning English difficult for you? Why or why not? Vocabulary: aim /eym/ [verb] to plan for a specific purpose I aim to become the best writer of this generation. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] to get better, or to make something better She promised to improve her reading skills. oral /OHR-uhl/ [adjective] spoken; not written They did not do well in their oral presentation. trial /Y-uhl/ [noun] a test, usually over a limited period of time The trial project was opposed by the people. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] to order or demand something I require you to always wear your ID when you are…
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Intermediate

AI robots to start teaching English in Japan by 2019

2018年12月17日

AI robots to start teaching English in Japan by 2019

Pre-reading questions: Do you like studying English? Do you think that learning English is difficult? Vocabulary: help /help/ [verb] to make it possible or easier for someone to do something She helps the students with their homework. project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] a piece of planned work or activity that is completed over a period of time The project that we are working on is nearly finished. lesson /LES-uhn/ [noun] an amount of teaching given at one time Today we are going to study a new lesson material. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] to make something part of something else Our exams will include the topics that we studied last month. change /cheynj/ [noun]…
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Beginner

The pursuit of a brighter tomorrow

2018年12月12日

The pursuit of a brighter tomorrow

Vocabulary: short-sighted /SHAWRT-SHAY-tid/ [adjective] a short-sighted person can only clearly see objects that are closer to them She is a short-sighted person that’s why she can’t easily recognize people who are coming towards her. steer clear of /STEER-KLEER-ov/ [idiom] to avoid someone or something because you think the person or thing may cause trouble He is trying to steer clear of his bad habits before it’s too late. a blitz on /ah-BLITS-awn/ [idiom] a great effort to improve something or doing something that needs to be done We had a blitz on dad’s old car and upgraded all the machine for his birthday. main character /meyn KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] most important…
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Expert

The pursuit of a brighter tomorrow

2018年12月12日

The pursuit of a brighter tomorrow

Pre-reading questions: Do you usually play when you were young? What is your favorite part of the body? Vocabulary: problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] something that causes difficulty or that is hard to deal with Her problem is not your concern. change /cheynj/ [noun] refers to something unusual or new than what existed before There will be a change in the company’s policy. between /bih-TWEEN/ [adverb] in or into the space that separates two places, people, or objects Jake is in between the table and the small chair. difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] not easy The exam was too difficult for me. because of /bih-KUHZ ov/ [preposition] as a result of Because of her,…
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Beginner

The pursuit of a brighter tomorrow

2018年12月12日

The pursuit of a brighter tomorrow

Pre-Reading Questions: What is your favorite book? Why do you like that book? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: diagnose /DHAY-uhg-nohs/ [verb] to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or other problem by making an examination The laboratory examination is to diagnose the cause of the disease. inspire /in-SPAHYUR/ [verb] to fill someone with confidence and desire to do something This unfortunate event inspires me to strive more and achieve my goals. novel /NOV-uhl/ [noun] a long printed story about imaginary characters and events I am currently reading the novel entitled “Into the water” by Paula Hawkins. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] to make someone more likely to do something…
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Intermediate

Japan offers vacant houses for free

2018年12月11日

Vocabulary Guide unusual 珍しい /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective: 形容詞] – different and not ordinary in an interesting way vacant 空いている /VEY-kuhnt/ [adjective: 形容詞] – available because it is not being used expect 予測する /ik-SPEKT/ [verb: 動詞] – to think or believe that something will happen Vocabulary Check Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Choose the correct answer in the box. expect leave unusual vacant It is very ___________ to keep insects as pets. There is a ___________ seat beside me. The teacher did not ___________ the student’s perfect score. Article Reading Read the passage and take note of the highlighted words in the Vocabulary Guide. Japan is having an unusual…
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Beginner

Japan offers vacant houses for free

2018年12月11日

Vocabulary Guide alarming /u-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing fear or worry initiative /ih-NISH-ee-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a plan or project aiming to solve a problem renovation /REN-un-vey-shun/ [noun] – the process of fixing and improving something sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] – to maintain or to continue newcomer /NYOO-kuhm-er/ [noun] – something or someone has recently arrived in a place or activity Vocabulary Check Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Choose the correct answer in the box. sustain population initiative alarming newcomer renovation The house of the Watsons family is under __________ . She is a ________ in the village. The town leader is unable to ________ the crowd. It is _________…
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Expert

Japan offers vacant houses for free

2018年12月11日

Vocabulary Guide critical /KRIT-i-KUHL/ [adjective] – someone or something is in bad situation abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to completely leave a place or someone rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – countryside; located outside cities vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] – to disappear Vocabulary Check Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Choose the correct answer in the box. rural vacant vanish critical abandoned The couple’s house is in _______ condition. The house in front of ours has been _________ for years. Her grandparents live in one of the _______ places of our country. After selling her house, she just _________ and never came back. Article Reading Read the passage and take note of…
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Intermediate