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California enacts laws to protect actors from AI misuse

2024年9月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know about the role of artificial intelligence in the film industry? Have you seen examples where technology, like CGI or motion capture, has been used to create characters in movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 term /turm/ [noun] – refers to the specific conditions or clauses outlined in a contract The terms of the agreement were not clear about how the image would be used. replica /REP-li-kuh/ [noun] – an exact copy of something She bought a replica of the famous statue. fear /feer/ [noun] –…
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Historical drama dominates awards ceremony

2024年9月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you think a historical event could make a good story for a historical drama? Have you ever watched a movie or TV show set in the past? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize or recognition given for achievement She won an award for her excellent painting. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – a chance for something to happen She had an opportunity to visit Paris. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult in a way that tests your abilities Climbing the mountain was very challenging for…
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50,000 gallons of water used to extinguish Tesla Semi fire after crash in California, NTSB reports

2024年9月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard about Tesla? Do you think automated vehicles can reduce the risk of human error in driving? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 gallon /GAL-uhn/ [noun] – a unit of measurement for liquid capacity The tank can hold up to 50 gallons of water. put out /poot out/ [phrasal verb] – to make something such as a fire or cigarette stop burning They quickly put out the candles before leaving the house. crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident involving a vehicle, usually a serious one in which…
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K-pop icons become fashion ambassadors, attracting worldwide audiences

2024年9月18日

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©REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Are you a K-pop fan? Do you follow any celebrities’ fashion trends? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 suit /soot/ [noun] – clothing designed for formal occasions, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt He wore a sleek black suit to the wedding. attend /uh-TEND/ [verb] – to go to or be present at a place or event They plan to attend the annual conference next month. event /ih-VENT/ [noun] – anything that happens, especially something important or unusual The opening ceremony was…
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EPA reports major deficiencies in Vermont’s phosphorus management

2024年9月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Can you give one type of waste produced on farms? Can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 issue /ISH-ooo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The book has many interesting issues. farm /fahrm/ [noun] – a place where crops are grown and animals are raised The farm has many animals. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence or introduction of harmful substances into the environment Air pollution can harm health. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to…
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Beloved Manhattan garden faces demolition as city pushes for affordable housing

2024年9月16日

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©REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Is affordable housing an important issue in your town or city? Can you name a well-known public garden or green space in your town or city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 antique /an-TEEK/ [noun] – something made in an earlier period that is collected and considered to have value because it is beautiful, rare, old, or of high quality She inherited a collection of valuable antiques from her grandmother. senior /SEEN-yer/ [noun] – elderly people or individuals of an advanced age, often retired The community center…
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China’s exports surge 8.7% in August amid sluggish domestic economy

2024年9月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Does government policy cause a weak economy? Does a decrease in imports contribute to a weak economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 strong /strawng/ [adjective] – effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful She has a strong voice that can be heard from far away. low /loh/ [adjective] – below the usual or expected level or amount The water level in the lake is low this summer because of the lack of rain. drop /drop/ [verb] – to move to a lower level,…
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Greece to impose cruise ship tax on popular islands to combat overtourism

2024年9月14日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you been to Greece? What one word comes to mind when you think of Greece? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 tax /taks/ [noun] – a required payment to the government, often used to fund public services and infrastructure The government introduced a new tax on luxury cars to increase revenue. permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change The permanent residents of the small town enjoy a quiet and peaceful lifestyle throughout the year. peak season /peek SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – the time of…
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Ancient Roman tombs with mythological murals to open in Southern Israel’s new educational park

2024年9月13日

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©AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you think historical sites help us understand past cultures and societies? Are conservation projects important for preserving our history and environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 educational /ej-oo-KEY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to the process of educating or the quality of being educational This book is very educational for young students. wealthy /WEL-thee/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or assets; rich The wealthy family lives in a big house. city /SIT-ee/ [noun] – a large town with many buildings and people She moved…
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National Animal Disease Center tackles bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows

2024年9月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Can diseases in animals impact people? Have you heard of bird flu? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of She is handling the customer complaints with great patience. flu /floo/ [noun] – a common infectious illness that causes fever and headache He caught the flu and had to stay home from work for a week. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time…
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