Tag Archive: science & technology

Japanese researchers create electric chopsticks to boost salty tastes

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©Issei kato via Reuters 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。 What are your favorite dishes? Do you often buy chopsticks? 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。 solution /suh-loo-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem The solution to traffic is improved public transportation. invent /in-VENT/ [verb] – to design and/or create something that has never been made before Erno Rubik invented the Rubik’s Cube. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – how food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself Cookies and cream is my favorite ice cream flavor. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine…
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Google plans to spend $9.5 billion to expand offices

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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。 How often do you use Google? Are you interested in a tech job? 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。 blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read Jessie enjoys reading food blogs. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a place or building, especially one where a particular activity happens Let’s go to the shopping center this afternoon. own /ohn/ [verb] – belonging to or done by a particular person or thing Larry owns two vintage…
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Google plans to spend $9.5 billion to expand offices

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you find Google useful? Why or why not? Aside from Google, what are other popular search engines in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invest /in-VEST/ [verb] – to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage He invested $1.5 million in a milk tea franchise. campus /KAM-puhs/ [noun] – the buildings of a college or university, or of a large organization, and the land that surrounds them Anna visited several college campuses today. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living…
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Google plans to spend $9.5 billion to expand offices

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. giant /JAHY-unt/ [noun] – a very successful and powerful person or organization Walmart is an American retail giant. counterintuitive /koun-ter-in-TOO-i-tiv/ [adjective] – contrary to what one would intuitively expect Thinking small is a counterintuitive strategy for some businesses. step up /step-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to take action when there is a need or opportunity for it We should step up our social media marketing this month. shift /shift/ [verb] – to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc. The school will shift to online classes starting next week….
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Medication matching to DNA is part of the new era of medicine

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness He is currently taking heart medication. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The cops discovered pistols, knives, and other lethal weapons in the automobile. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start Certain meals are known to trigger headaches in some people. prescribe /pri-SKRAHYB/ [verb] – (of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have The drug is often prescribed to people with this kind of…
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Medication matching to DNA is part of the new era of medicine

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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。 Do you like taking medicine? Do you take any medicine when you feel pain in your body? 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。 report /ri-PAWRT/ [noun] – a description of an event or situation She submits reports on the situation on a weekly basis. certain /SUR-tn/ [adjective] – particular but not named or described We have certain reasons for our decision that must stay private. fit /fit/ [verb] – to be suitable for something I’m confident we’ll be able to fit your requirements. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way…
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Medication matching to DNA is part of the new era of medicine

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you believe that there will be an easier way to treat illnesses in the future? Why? Why should treatments should be developed? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type Recently, there has been a major shift in attitudes. drug /druhg/ [noun] – any natural or artificially made chemical that is used as a medicine For his condition, he takes a variety of drugs. claim /kleym/ [verb] – to say that something is true or is…
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