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China implements face scans for phone users

2020年1月24日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you have a smartphone? What do you usually do with your smartphone? Vocabulary: made /meyd/ [verb] produced in a particular way or place The wedding gown is made by her grandmother. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] to do an action or piece of work The doctors successfully performed the operation on the girl. secure /si-KYOOR/ [verb] to make certain something is protected from danger or risk The police department secured the evacuation center. collect /kuh-LEKT/ [verb] to bring something together from different places or over a period of time The man collects different stones he finds on the beach. support /suh-PAWRT/ [verb] to give encouragement and approval to someone…
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Japan and China to increase the number of flights this year

2020年1月17日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you like travelling? Have you been to other countries? Vocabulary: plan /plan/ [noun] a method for doing or achieving something, usually involving a series of actions or stages, or something you have arranged to do They had plans to have a family dinner tomorrow at a Korean restaurant. start /stahrt/ [verb] to begin to do something or go somewhere, or to begin or happen His new job started when he went to Europe. city /SIT-ee/ [noun] a place where many people live, with many houses, stores, and businesses The City of Manila is the capital of the Philippines. safe /seyf/ [adjective] free from danger or harm, or…
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How dangerous is the consumption of red meat?

2019年12月13日

Pre-Reading Questions: Which do you like more, fish or meat? What food do you like eating? Vocabulary: meat /meet/ [noun] the flesh of an animal when it is used for food I prefer chicken’s white meat to dark meat. give up /GIV-uhp/ [phrasal verb] to stop trying to do something before you have finished She doesn’t want to give up her proposal. unlikely /uhn-LAHYK-lee/ [adjective] not probable or likely to happen It is unlikely to rain today. aware /UH-wair/ [adjective] having knowledge or experience of a particular thing We are aware that you forgot your phone. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] that might or might not happen or exist It’s possible that…
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Tokyo grand tea ceremony fascinates foreigners

2019年12月6日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you drink tea? Do you like going to ceremonies? Vocabulary: tea /tee/ [noun] the dried and cut leaves, or a drink made by pouring hot water onto these He always drinks tea in the morning. since /sins/ [adverb] from a particular time in the past until now I haven’t seen Mary since highschool. activity /ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] something that is done for enjoyment, especially an organized event Children can join different activities in their P.E class. learn /lurn/ [verb] to get knowledge or skill in a new subject or activity Kath is learning to play the guitar. plan /plan/ [noun] a set of decisions about how to do…
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NASA’s InSight mission records astonishing sounds on the red planet

2019年11月18日

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Pre-reading questions: What is the most interesting planet for you? Do you want to become an astronaut? Vocabulary: strange /streynj/ [adjective] unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand She has a strange personality. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] able to be done or achieved It’s possible that he will not come. sound /sound/ [noun] something that you can hear or that can be heard I could hear the sound of children playing outside my window. make /meyk/ [verb] to produce something, often using a particular substance or material Let’s make some cookies. open /OH-puhn/ [adjective] not closed or fastened Ken saw an open gate in the abandoned house. NASA’s InSight recorded strange…
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Four healthy lifestyles that could boost mental health

2019年11月8日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you eat fruits and vegetables? Do you use social media sites every day? Vocabulary: psychological /sahy-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] relating to the human mind and feelings The new game has a psychological effect on kids. lifestyle /LAHYF-stahyl/ [noun] someone’s way of living; the things that a person or particular group of people usually do My doctor advised me to change my lifestyle. quit /kwit/ [verb] to stop doing something or leave a job or a place She promised herself that she would quit smoking. detox /DEE-toks/ [noun] a period when you stop taking unhealthy or harmful foods, drinks, or drugs into your body for a period of time, in…
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Five ways to regain your health from flu

2019年11月6日

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Pre-Reading Questions: How often do you get sick? What do you usually do when you get sick? Vocabulary: danger /DEYN-jer/ [noun] the possibility that something bad will happen The sick woman is in danger of death. enough /ih-NUHF/ [adverb] as much as is necessary We need enough medicine for our patients. loaded /LOH-did/ [adjective] full My bag is loaded with different pieces of paper. spread /spred/ [verb] to move from one place to another The fire spreads so fast! flu /floo/ [noun] an infectious illness like a very bad cold that also causes a fever Maria has the flu since last week. It’s going to be flu season again, so…
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Flying taxi is ready for take-off

2019年11月4日

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© Photo by Forbes / AeroMobil via Forbes Pre-Reading Questions: What are the means of transportation you take when you travel? Do you like riding an airplane? Vocabulary: glide /glahyd/ [verb] to fly by floating on air currents instead of using power from wings or an engine The airplanes glide effortlessly in a thick foggy sky. flight /flahyt/ [noun] a journey in an aircraft Mr. Henry was riding a flight going to Europe. cost /kawst/ [noun] the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something The administration requested a low-cost budget for next year’s projects. apt /apt/ [adjective] suitable or right for a particular situation The banquet is…
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Kyoto city monitors tourists’ behavior via smartphone

2019年10月31日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you like historic places? What is your favorite city in Japan? Vocabulary: foreign /FAWR-in/ [adjective] belonging or connected to a country that is not your own Tom can speak two foreign languages. polite /puh-LAHYT/ [adjective] behaving in a way that is socially correct We need to be polite when we have visitors. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] the result of a particular influence This medicine has the effect of making someone sleepy. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] the business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on holiday Tourism is one of the country’s main industries. historic /hi-STOR-ik/ [adjective] important or likely to…
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Kanazawa as the ice cream capital

2019年10月29日

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Pre-Reading Questions: What makes sushi famous in Japan? What dishes can you cook? Vocabulary: ice cream /AHYS-kreem/ [noun] a sweet, frozen food made from milk and cream The ice cream truck arrived at 10 PM. season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] one of the four parts a year is divided into; spring, summer, fall, or winter The summer season is the most awaited season by the students. earn /urn/ [verb] to receive money as payment for work that you do You will earn more if you work harder. convenient /kuhn-VEEN-yuhnt/ [adjective] suitable for your purposes and causing no difficulty for your schedule or plans Fast food restaurants are very convenient for those who…
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