Tag Archive: science & technology – intermediate
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2020年5月8日
Pre-reading questions: When do you usually listen to music? What type of music do you listen to? Vocabulary: prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] to prevent a particular activity The use of mobile phones is prohibited during class. get-together /GET-tuh-geth-er/ [noun] a gathering of people; one or more people meet The school batch ‘91 get-together will be held in the university auditorium. measure /MEZH-er/ [noun] a method for dealing with a situation The World Health Organization (WHO) suggested measures to keep people from getting sick. recital /ri-SAHYT-l/ [noun] a performance of music or poetry, usually given by one person or a small group of people Lisa is nervous for her violin recital. demonstrate…
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2020年4月24日
Pre-reading questions: What do you know about viruses? Please explain your answer. What is ultraviolet (UV) light used for? Vocabulary: implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] to start using a plan or system The company implemented the use of mobile phones at work. convert /kuh n-VURT/ [verb] to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character Through the help and advice of his family, he has converted himself into a better person. lower /LOH-er/ [verb] to move something into a low position He lowered down the volume of the radio so that he could hear the music well. install /in-STAWL/ [verb] to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into…
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2020年4月17日
Pre-reading questions: What is your opinion about life on other planets? Do you think people on Earth could survive on other planets? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: asteroid /AS-tuh-roid/ [noun] one of many large rocks that circle the sun Scientists support the theory that an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs. project /pruh-JEKT/ [verb] to throw something forward or into the air The spaceship projected outer space has now landed on Mars. mile /mahyl/ [noun] a unit of distance equal to 1.6 kilometers According to her, the nearest mall is about 3 miles from here. unearth /uhn-URTH/ [verb] to find something by digging in the ground The students used some tools…
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2020年1月31日
Pre-reading questions: Are you fond of watching dinosaur movies? Please explain your answer. Do you like reading about ancient animal discoveries? Why or why not? Vocabulary: creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] used to refer to a life form that is unusual or imaginary This book has mentioned many mythical creatures. skill /skil/ [noun] a special ability to do something She has improved her cooking skills recently. justify /JUHS-tuh-fahy/ [verb] to show that something is reasonable, right, or true There’s nothing he can say to justify his actions. diverse /DAHY-vurs/ [adjective] varied or different Brazilian cuisine is extremely diverse, owing to the culturally mixed history of the country. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [noun] of or…
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2020年1月24日
Pre-reading questions: Do you always use your mobile phone? What do you think is the purpose of using mobile phones? Vocabulary: tighten /TAHYT-n/ [verb] to make a rule, system, or law stronger and more difficult to ignore Philippine Airlines tightened its security after the incident that happened last month. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] to make something new, or invent something The artist decided to create a unique hat for farmers made out of fruit gourd. implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] to start using a plan or system The school had been slow to implement the new set of rules and regulations. advise /ad-VAYZ/ [verb] to give someone useful information, or to tell them…
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2019年11月18日
Pre-reading questions: Do you know anything about Mars? Elaborate your answer. Do you consider it as the second Earth? Why or why not? Vocabulary: bizarre /bih-ZAHR/ [adjective] very strange and unusual Everyone stared at the student who wore a bizarre outfit to school. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something Drivers must observe the traffic rules. intention /in-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] something that you want and plan to do Tom had no intention of helping Jessica. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] the outer or top part or layer of something Three-fourths of the earth’s surface is water. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] a large area of countryside,…
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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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