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Google software can now identify ramen by shop
Vocabulary: image recognition /IM-ij rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] the ability of a machine’s software to identify objects, places, people, writing and actions in images Facebook’s image recognition automatically tags photos to users. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] the intelligence demonstrated by machines as opposed to natural intelligence Modern technology is constantly improving machines’ artificial intelligence. indiscernible /in-di-SUR-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] cannot be seen clearly or easily There are indiscernible differences between the twins’ facial features. naked eye /NEY-kid ahy/ [noun] unassisted vision, without a telescope, microscope, or other device The bacteria are too small to be seen by the naked eye. plating /PLEY-ting/ [noun] the arrangement and overall styling of food upon bringing it…
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Google software can now identify ramen by shop
Pre-reading questions: Do you like to eat ramen? How often do you eat ramen? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] to know or name something We can’t identify the person in the picture. software /SAWFT-wair/ [noun] a program that you use to make a computer do something This new software is very useful. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] to collect things The teacher gathered the students’ papers. arrangement /uh-REYNJ-muhnt/ [noun] the positions of a group of objects I like the arrangement of these flowers. topping /TOP-ping/ [noun] food that is put on top of other food My favorite ice cream has many toppings. Ramen fans can now identify different bowls…
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Google software can now identify ramen by shop
Pre-reading questions: What is your favorite Japanese food? Why is it your favorite? In your opinion, what restaurant serves the best ramen? Please explain. Vocabulary: data scientist /DEY-tuh SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] a person whose job is to collect, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data My father is a data scientist for an international computer company. upload /UHP-lohd/ [verb] to copy information to a larger computer system or to the internet I already uploaded the photos from our trip to Hokkaido. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] to divide things into groups according to type Do you classify your tasks by subject? prediction /pri-DIK-shuhn/ [noun] to identify something based on knowledge or data We…
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Part-time jobs for teenagers
Vocabulary: emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] to show that something is important The doctor emphasized the importance of good nutrition. soft skill /sawft skil/ [noun] people’s abilities to communicate with each other and work well together The company is focusing on improving everyone’s soft skills. timekeeping /TAHYM-kee-ping/ [noun] the ability to arrive at a place at the time expected He missed the school bus again because of his poor timekeeping. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] something that limits someone’s actions The new restrictions on purchase of guns have been imposed. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] an official document that gives you permission to do, use, or own something She applied for a driver’s license. Esther McVey,…
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Part-time jobs for teenagers
Pre-reading questions: Have you tried having a part-time job? Discuss. Do you think part-time jobs are important for students? Why or why not? Vocabulary: enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] to improve the quality of something Liza wants to enhance her speaking skills. significant /sig-NIF-I-kuhnt/ [adjective] very important He has made a significant decision. academics /ak-uh-DEM-ik/ [noun] the activities related to school subjects done in school Problems at home are affecting my academics. balance /BAL-uhns/ [verb] to give two things equal importance, attention, or weight You need to balance your time for sports and school. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] to limit the development of something A poor diet can hinder physical growth. Esther McVey,…
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Part-time jobs for teenagers
Pre-reading questions: Is work more fun than school? Please explain your answer. What part-time job do you want to try? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: teenager /TEEN-ey-jer/ [noun] a person who is 13 to 19 years old Children and teenagers are not allowed to watch this movie. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] to give attention to someone or something The athletes are focusing on their training. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] to become less Car sales decreased by 15% this year. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] to cause change to someone or something The heat affected the crops. performance /per-FAWR-muhns/ [noun] the act of doing something She really wanted to improve her performance in school. Secretary…
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North & South Korea pledge peace
Vocabulary: hostility /ho-STIL-i-tee/ [noun] showing unfriendliness The hostility between her and her mother is apparent. in line with (something) /in layhn with/ [idiom] to be similar to and suitable for something The cause she is fighting for is in line with the company’s goals. denuclearize /de-NOO-klee-uh-RAHYZ/ [verb] to remove nuclear weapons from a country or place The world will be a lot safer if every country chooses to denuclearize. deterrent /dih-TUHR-uhnt/ [noun] something that stops people from doing something They argue that the law is a deterrent to politicians who plan to steal government project funds. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] belief that something good will happen The reason philosophers do not…
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