CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology
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CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology
©AP Photo/Abbie Parr Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is AI used in everyday technology today? Where has AI already become common? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. organized /AWR-guh-nized/ [adjective] – planned in a careful way The company followed an organized launch plan. flexible /FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to change easily Flexible devices support different user needs. priority /pry-OR-i-tee/ [noun] – something most important Safety is a priority at airports. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Practical solutions save time and money. direction /duh-REK-shuhn/ [noun] – way something is developing The project changed…
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CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology
©AP Photo/Abbie Parr Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. systemic /si-STEM-ik/ [adjective] – affecting an entire system Systemic change is needed to modernize factories. convergent /kuhn-VUR-juhnt/ [adjective] – coming together from different directions Wearables show convergent trends in health and computing. calibrated /KAL-uh-bray-tid/ [adjective] – carefully adjusted for accuracy The robots follow calibrated safety protocols. proactive /pro-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – acting before problems appear Companies take proactive steps to manage aging populations. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – path of development over time The technology’s trajectory points toward automation. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. Crowds…
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CES Day 2 highlights AI’s expanding role across manufacturing, aviation, and health technology
©AP Photo/Abbie Parr 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 of CES before? What machines help people today? 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。 smart /SMAHRT/ [adjective] – using technology A smart device saves time. clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand The plan is clear. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – not dangerous Airports must stay safe. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – time after now The future looks exciting. useful /YOOS-fuhl/ [adjective] – helping someone Robots are useful at airports. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation….
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Rapid warming changes ice and wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula
©(AP Photo/Mark Baker) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear the word “Antarctica,” what images or feelings come to mind? How do you think animals survive in places with very cold weather? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – happening very quickly The city experienced rapid population growth after new factories opened. glacier /GLEY-sher/ [noun] – a large, slow-moving mass of ice The glacier moved slowly down the mountain over many years. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a strong effect or influence The new law had a major impact on public transportation. reduction…
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Rapid warming changes ice and wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula
©(AP Photo/Mark Baker) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount, size, or importance The project required a substantial amount of time to complete safely. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily damaged or harmed The museum protects fragile artifacts by limiting visitor access. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be prevented Experts warned that flooding was inevitable unless stronger protection measures were put in place. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily harmed or affected by danger or problems Coastal communities are vulnerable to rising sea levels due to their low elevation. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Rapid warming changes ice and wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula
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Rapid warming changes ice and wildlife on the Antarctic Peninsula
©(AP Photo/Mark Baker) 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 living in a very cold place would be difficult? Do you think studying nature can help protect animals? 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。 absorb /ab-ZAWRB/ [verb] – to take in or soak up something The forest can absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – the layer of gases surrounding the Earth Smoke from factories can affect the atmosphere over large cities. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a regular or repeated way something happens Scientists studied weather patterns…
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Renewable-energy plan near Atacama site raises alarm over risks to global astronomy research
©AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File 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 science projects been discussed in your school or community? Have any development plans caused concern 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to become larger in amount or number Prices can increase during holidays. disturb /di-STURB/ [verb] – to interrupt or make something stop Loud sounds can disturb someone sleeping. change /verb/ [CHEYNJ] – to make or become different New rules can change how people work. block /verb/ [to stop something from passing] – A tall building can…
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Renewable-energy plan near Atacama site raises alarm over risks to global astronomy research
©AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What science projects have been discussed in your school or community? How did people learn about their importance? What development plans have caused concern in your area? What were the main reasons for the concern? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interrupt /in-ter-UHPT/ [verb] – to stop something for a short time Noise from the street can interrupt a lesson. weaken /WEE-kuhn/ [verb] – to make something less strong Heavy rain can weaken the signal of a radio. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller or…
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