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Breath test to detect cancers begins trial in UK

2019年2月27日

Breath test to detect various cancers begins trial in UK

Pre-reading questions: How many kinds of cancers do you know? Elaborate your answer. Do you think cheap and effective cure for cancer will be invented? Why or why not? Vocabulary: presence /PREZ-uhns/ [noun] the fact that someone or something is in a place The tests showed the presence of toxin in the body. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] a single person or thing You are the kindest individual I have ever met. breathe /breeth/ [verb] to move air into and out of the lungs She cannot breathe due to lack of oxygen. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] to show a feeling, opinion, or fact Johnny expressed interest in joining the soccer club. stage /steyj/…
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Intermediate

Breath test to detect cancers begins trial in UK

2019年2月27日

Breath test to detect various cancers begins trial in UK

Vocabulary: trial /TRAHY-uh/ [noun] a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is The company has to conduct four clinical trials to know the drug’s safety. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people Her sister is a clinical psychologist at Newt’s Mental Health Foundation. molecule /MOL-uh-kyool/ [noun] the simplest unit of a chemical substance He went to the clinic to ask for the result of the DNA molecule to see if he is really the father of his son. metabolic /met-uh-BOL-ik/ [adjective] relating to metabolism (the…
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Expert

Esports event to be held in Tokyo, Japan

2019年2月26日

Esports event to be held in Tokyo, Japan

Vocabulary: esports /EE-spohrts/ [noun] a form of competition using video games between professional players and teams My friend is very fond of playing video games; thus, he wants to experience watching esports live. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] to give a particular amount of money that can be used in a particular way or event Several companies allocate some of the budgets to their social responsibility projects. demonstration sport /dem-uhn-strey-shuhn spohrt/ [noun] is a sport which is played to promote most commonly during the Olympic Games or at any sporting events The organizer said that our national game will be played as a demonstration sport tonight. launch /lawnch/ [noun] an event to…
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Expert

Esports event to be held in Tokyo, Japan

2019年2月26日

Esports event to be held in Tokyo, Japan

Pre-reading questions: Are you familiar with esports? Do you like computer games? Vocabulary: announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] tell people about something officially The principal announced yesterday that there will be no class today. activity /ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] an organized event She was so excited to start the school activity. support /suh-POHRT/ [verb] to give encouragement or approval of someone or something to succeed My parents support me in pursuing my dreams. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Korean music is popular nowadays. match /mach/ [noun] a sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other I will watch the football match on television….
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Beginner

Esports event to be held in Tokyo, Japan

2019年2月26日

Esports event to be held in Tokyo, Japan

Pre-reading questions: Do you like playing any mobile games? Why or why not? Do you think playing computer games is fun? Why or why not? Vocabulary: intend /in-TEND/ [verb] to have as a plan or purpose She intends to use the money for her school supplies. affair /uh-FAIR/ [noun] an event She did not go to the social affair at her school because of her dress. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something My friends promote eating healthy food everyday. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/ [noun] the fact that something or someone is liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people After the trending video about organic…
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Intermediate

Zora: A robot with a heart

2019年2月20日

Zora a robot with a heart

Vocabulary: forlorn /fawr-LAWRN/ [adjective] alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for She couldn’t imagine her forlorn life if ever she married the wrong guy. life-changing /LAHYF cheynj-ing/ [adjective] having an effect that is strong enough to change someone’s life The seminar that she attended last month was life-changing that’s why she’s starting to think carefully about every decision in her life. attachment /uh-TACH-muhnt/ [noun] a feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something As a teacher, Taichi always makes sure that he develops strong attachment to his students. enamored /ih-NAM-erd// [adjective] liking (something) a lot The guests are enamored and moved by the speech of the…
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Expert

Zora: A robot with a heart

2019年2月20日

Zora a robot with a heart

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you want to have a caregiver when you get old? Why or why not? Which do you like, a talking robot or a flying robot? Vocabulary: companion /kuhm-PAN-yuhn/ [noun] a person you spend a lot of time with Her high school best friend has been her companion whenever she travels abroad. affection /uh-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] a feeling of liking for a person or place John didn’t feel any affection when he saw his biological father for the first time. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] important or noticeable There are significant changes in the new management after the replacement of the president. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] to make someone more likely to…
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Intermediate

Zora: A robot with a heart

2019年2月20日

Zora a robot with a heart

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like robots? What is the most popular robot in your country? Vocabulary: caregiver /KAIR-giv-er/ [noun] someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, or sick The caregiver of his sick mother is very kind. patient /PEY-shuhnt/ [noun] a person who is receiving medical care, esp. in a hospital They visited the patient in the hospital. hug /huhg/ [noun] the act of holding someone or something close to your body with your arms She always gives me a big hug whenever I come home. cost /kawst/ [verb] if something costs an amount of money, you must pay that amount to buy or do it;…
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Beginner