Tag Archive: science & technology

FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

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©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constrain /kuhn-STREYN/ [verb] – to limit or restrict something Strict school rules can constrain students’ freedom to choose their activities. retractable /ri-TRAKT-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be pulled back or drawn in The stadium has a retractable roof for use during bad weather. proponent /pruh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who supports an idea, plan, or cause Proponents of renewable energy believe it will help reduce pollution. impediment /im-PED-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thing that makes it difficult to do or complete something Lack of funding is one of the main impediments to building the…
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FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

delivery drone

©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) 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 ever seen a drone flying in the sky? Would you feel safe if drones delivered packages in your area? 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。 permission /per-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the right or approval to do something Students need permission from a teacher to leave the classroom early. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to take something to a person or place The post office will deliver the package to your house tomorrow. plan /plan/ [verb] – to intend or decide to do something in the future…
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FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

delivery drone

©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the fastest delivery you have ever had? If drones could deliver anything, what would you want them to bring? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transport /trans-PAWRT/ [verb] – to move people or things from one place to another Trucks are used to transport goods from factories to stores. waiver /WEY-ver/ [noun] – a document that states someone gives up a right or claim Visitors must sign a waiver before joining the mountain climbing tour. certification /sur-tuh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official document that proves someone or…
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Spain faces octopus shortage amid climate and fishing pressures

Octopus

©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of seafood are popular in your area, and how are they usually prepared? If you could create a festival for any food, what would it be and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years Over the past decade, the city has built several new parks and public spaces. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a gradual decrease in amount, quality, or importance The decline in bee populations has worried environmental scientists. industrial /in-DUHS-tree-uhl/ [adjective] – related to…
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Spain faces octopus shortage amid climate and fishing pressures

Octopus

©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a lack of something; a situation where there is not enough of something There was a scarcity of clean water in the village after the long drought. fluctuation /fluhk-choo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – change in amount, level, or condition, often from high to low or low to high Experts linked the fluctuation in fish numbers to changes in water temperature. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something steady or unlikely to change suddenly The government tried to stabilize food prices after they rose quickly. hatchery /HACH-uh-ree/ [noun] – a…
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Spain faces octopus shortage amid climate and fishing pressures

Octopus

©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) 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 ever eaten octopus? Have you ever been to a seafood festival? 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。 festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – a special event or celebration, often held regularly, that includes activities, performances, or traditions The city will hold a music festival in the park this weekend. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the need or desire for goods or services by people There is a high demand for electric cars in the market this year. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller…
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OpenAI launches GPT-5 amid rising global AI competition

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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 ever used an AI program before? Do you like trying new technology? 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。 assistant /uh-SIS-tuhnt/ [noun] – a person or program that helps someone with work or tasks The company added a new AI assistant to help customers book tickets online. describe /dih-SKRAHYB/ [verb] – to say or write what someone or something is like She described the movie as exciting and full of surprises. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – the plan or arrangement for how something will look or work Experts said…
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