Tag Archive: science & technology – intermediate
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2019年10月2日
Pre-reading questions: Do you use SNS? Why or why not? What smartphone apps do you usually use? Vocabulary: policy /POL-uh-see/ [noun] a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, etc. Everyone must follow the immigration policy. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] to cause something to exist The windmills generate electricity for the whole community. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] to officially refuse to allow something My supervisor prohibits us from using our phones during office hours. leading /LEE-ding/ [adjective] best, most important, or most successful She became the leading candidate for this term’s election….
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2019年9月23日
Pre-reading questions: Why do you think many people like dogs as a pet? Please explain your answer. What is your favorite animal? Why? Vocabulary: resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] a person who lives or has their home in a place The residents are happy for the grand opening of their neighbors’ business. lifelike /LAHYF-lahyk/ [adjective] used to describe something that appears real or very similar to what is real His lifelike paintings are known all over the world. aid /eyd/ [noun] to help or support The medics came to aid the wounded man from a car crash. contrast /kon-trast/ [noun] an obvious difference between two or more things I love the contrast…
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2019年9月16日
Pre-reading questions: Do you want to ride a spaceship? Why or why not? Please explain your answer. If you will be given a chance to explore one planet, what would it be? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: contract /KON-trakt/ [noun] a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself Steffan and I made a contract for the upcoming project of our company. advantageous /ad-vuh n-TEY-juhs/ [adjective] something that is advantageous helps you or is useful to you It would be advantageous for our agency if that famous dance group will endorse us. compose /kuhm-POHZ/ [verb] to be the parts that…
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2019年9月9日
Pre-reading questions: What do you find interesting about the universe? Please explain your answer. What do you think is the most mysterious planet? Why? Vocabulary: stream /streem/ [verb] to move continuously The morning light came streaming through the windows. element /EL-uh-muhnt/ [noun] a simple substance that cannot be reduced to smaller chemical parts Oxygen is one of the basic elements of substance. beaming /BEE-ming/ [adjective] radiant; bright Out of the darkness, she saw a beaming flashlight from afar. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] to disappear or stop existing Energy seems to vanish and re-emerge in dramatic swings. drag /drag/ [verb] to move something by pulling it along a surface Pick the chair…
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2019年9月6日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like traveling? Why or why not? Do you think it’s more convenient to ride the shinkansen than to ride an ordinary train? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange She has an extraordinary voice. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [adjective] used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known My family always admired my favorite restaurant’s signature dish. captivating /KAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] capable of attracting and holding interest; charming The design of my neighbor’s house is captivating. course /kawrs/ [noun] a direction or route taken or to be taken Be extra careful not to veer off…
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2019年8月27日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you always use the Internet? Why or why not? Which do you prefer, playing online games or surfing? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: addiction /uh-DIK-shuhn/ [noun] an inability to stop doing or using something Many people died in the war against drug addiction. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [noun] the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this You’re a good influence on me. therapy /THER-uh-pee/ [noun] a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc., especially after an illness I’ve been in physical therapy since I was twenty years old. education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] the process of…
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2019年8月19日
Photo by © ANN via The Star Pre-reading questions: In your own opinion, what is the most useful technology? Have you ever tried face scanning device before? How was the experience? Vocabulary: fiscal /FIS-kuhl/ [adjective] the financial year 2010, etc The government employees will have a meeting on July 18th about the fiscal year. microchip /MAHY-kroh-chip/ [noun] a chip There are built-in microchips inserted to some animals for study purposes. departure /dih-PAHR-cher/ [noun] the act of leaving a place, or a flight, train, etc. He had to wait for few hours before his departure for Japan. guarantee /gar-uhn-TEE/ [verb] to promise that something will happen or exist She guaranteed her…
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2019年7月10日
Photo by © The Associated Press via CBC Pre-reading questions: Do you like using health apps in smartphones? Why or why not? What are the health apps that you use? If none, how do you check your health? Vocabulary: invent /in-VENT/ [verb] to design and/or create something that has never been made before The Wright brothers invented the first successful airplane. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus It was advisable that humans should take a bath at least once a day to avoid skin infections. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis/ [noun] the study of something in detail Researchers are doing…
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2019年7月8日
Photo by © CUREAPP INC. via The Japan Times Pre-reading questions: Do you think smoking is good for the health? Why or why not What do you think is the impact of tobacco in the business industry? Explain your answer. Vocabulary: technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] the use of scientific knowledge or processes in business, industry, manufacturing, etc. The leading smartphone brand in Japan has one of the most advanced technologies around the world. frequent /free-KWUH -nt/ [adjective] happening or doing something often Their arguments are becoming more and more frequent. session /SESH-uhn/ [noun] a period of time or meeting arranged for a particular activity The meeting sessions should be finished by tomorrow….
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2019年6月28日
Pre-reading questions: Do you like robots? Why or why not? What can you say about technologies nowadays? Vocabulary: challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully It has been a challenge for me to produce a new film. interruption /in-tuh-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] an occasion when someone or something stops something from happening for a short period of time Sherra worked in the evening without interruptions. entertainment /en-ter-TEYM-muhnt/ [noun] activities that entertain people You can find a lot of entertainment in Makati. server /SUR-ver/ [noun] a central computer from which other computers get information Some servers are not working again. interact /in-ter-AKT/ [verb]…
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