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New device translates brain signals into spoken words in real time

Brain

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interface /IN-ter-feys/ [noun] – a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact The new smartphone has a user-friendly interface that helps seniors navigate apps easily. intent /in-TENT/ [noun] – the purpose or goal that someone wants to achieve The company’s intent was to reduce waste through improved packaging. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] – a small device that conducts electricity and is used to detect or deliver electrical signals Doctors placed electrodes on the patient’s chest to monitor heart activity during the test. synthesizer /SIN-thuh-sahy-zer/ [noun] – an electronic device or software that generates sound,…
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New device translates brain signals into spoken words in real time

Brain

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 imagined speaking without using your voice? Would you feel nervous using a device connected to your brain? 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。 speech /speech/ [noun] – the ability to speak or the act of speaking The teacher gave a short speech at the school event. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – a period of time when something is late or postponed There were delays in the train schedule because of the heavy rain. communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share or exchange information, thoughts, or feelings People use…
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New device translates brain signals into spoken words in real time

Brain

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think communication is important in everyday life? If you could create a machine to help people, what would it do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instantly /IN-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – immediately, without any delay He replied instantly to the message as soon as he saw it. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test or experiment to check if something works well The new medicine went through a trial before it was approved for patients. continuously /kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – without stopping; going on without interruption The machine ran continuously for…
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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate concerns

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended negative consequence or effect The deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may have severe repercussions on global climate patterns. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North Pole and the South Pole Countries near the equator typically experience higher temperatures throughout the year. erratic /ih-RAT-ik/ [adjective] – unpredictable or irregular Farmers struggled due to the erratic rainfall during the planting season. precipitation /pri-sip-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – moisture falling from the atmosphere, such as rain or snow Increased precipitation during the rainy season…
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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate concerns

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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 experienced unusual weather? What’s one word you think of when you hear “Arctic”? 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。 cycle /SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – a series of events that are repeated regularly in the same order The water cycle helps move moisture through the air, land, and oceans. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to tell someone about possible danger or problems Scientists warn that rising sea levels may flood coastal cities. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something is changing or developing There’s a growing…
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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate concerns

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think the Arctic looks like? What changes in the weather have you noticed in your town or country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of increasing in size, number, or importance The city’s rapid growth has led to traffic problems and housing shortages. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The global economy was affected by the rise in oil prices. melt /melt/ [verb] – to become liquid because of heat The snow on the mountains melts quickly in the…
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Wasp traps prey with spiny abdomen in amber-aged fossil find

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©(Qiong Wu via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abdomen /AB-duh-muhn/ [noun] – the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach and other organs The snake’s abdomen expanded after swallowing its prey whole. anatomical /an-uh-TOM-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of the body The bird used its anatomical features to catch insects hidden under tree bark. morphology /mawr-FOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the form and structure of organisms or their parts The study compared the morphology of different bird beaks to understand their diets. appendage /uh-PEN-dij/ [noun] – a body part that is attached to…
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