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2023年9月21日
©Chick-fil-A 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 ordered food from a drive-thru? Would you be willing to wait 45 minutes for a drive-thru transaction? 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。 concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea The concept of gravity explains the force that attracts objects toward each other and governs the motion of celestial bodies. suburb /SUHB-urb / [noun] – an area on the edge of a large town or city where people who work in the town or city often live Sarah grew up in a quiet suburb, surrounded…
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2023年9月21日
©Chick-fil-A Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you purchase food from drive-thrus? How long should a drive-thru transaction last? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. principle /PRIN-suh-puhl/ [noun] – a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works The principle of supply and demand dictates that prices tend to increase when demand exceeds supply and decrease when supply exceeds demand. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Applying a moisturizer can enhance the appearance and texture of the skin, making it look smoother…
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2023年9月21日
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2023年9月21日
©Chick-fil-A Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. congestion /kuhn-JES-chuhn/ [noun] – a situation in which there is too much traffic and movement is difficult The city’s traffic congestion during rush hour makes commuting a challenge. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas The school implemented an innovative curriculum that focuses on project-based learning. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part of something larger The chef decided to incorporate exotic spices into the recipe to add more flavor. merge /murj/ [verb] – to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this The software update merged various…
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2023年6月25日
©Mike Andronico/CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you have a dream smartphone? Tell me more about it. What new smartphone features can make you spend a lot on a purchase? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. factor /FAK-ter / [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the result of something The weather was a significant factor in our decision to postpone the outdoor event. upgrade /UHP-greyd/ [noun] – a piece of software or equipment that improves the quality or usefulness of a computer or machine The computer company released a new upgrade for their…
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2023年6月25日
©Mike Andronico/CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. developer /dih-VEL-uh-per / [noun] – a person or company that creates new products, especially computer products such as software The app developer collaborated with a team of designers to develop a sleek and intuitive interface for their productivity app. vertical /VUR-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line The skyscraper stood tall, with its vertical lines reaching towards the sky. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The CEO sent an email…
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2023年6月25日
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2023年6月25日
©Mike Andronico/CNN 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 use Google’s products? Are you fond of smartphones with high-quality cameras? 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。 conference /KON-fer-uhns/ [noun] – an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally The conference featured prominent speakers from the industry. translation /trans-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity or process of changing the words of one language into the words in another language that have the same meaning…
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2023年6月9日
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 familiar with Amazon? How about ChatGPT? Do you think AI chatbots are useful? 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。 keep up /KEEP-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to continue something without allowing it to stop or change The company needs to keep up with the latest technology to remain competitive. power /POU-er/ [verb] – to provide something with the energy it needs to operate The solar panels power our home with clean energy. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot be counted I…
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2023年6月9日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you had the chance to use ChatGPT? How was the experience? Do you think technologies like ChatGPT can make our lives easier? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exception /ik-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way I love all kinds of music, with the exception of heavy metal – it’s just not my thing. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause something to exist A brainstorming session with colleagues…
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