Tag Archive: science & technology
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2021年2月22日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in the works /in thuh wurks/ [phrase, idiom] – in the process of being planned or done A recent report said that the software upgrades are in the works. operating system /OP-uh-rey-ting SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a program that controls the way a computer works, and that allows applications (= programs for particular purposes) to work on it What’s the operating system of your new Windows computer? wearable /WAIR-uh-buhl/ [noun] – something that can be worn that contains computer technology or can connect to the internet My brother likes collecting wearable devices like smartwatches. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun]…
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2021年2月22日
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 use Facebook? How often do you use your gadgets? 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。 available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used New smartphones are available online. fitness /FIT-nis/ [noun] – the condition of being physically strong and healthy Let’s exercise to have good physical fitness. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something I developed an interest in world history. several /SEV-er-uhl/ [determiner] –…
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2021年2月22日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you have a smartwatch? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, would you like to have one and why? What devices do you have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose Our family intends to go to Australia next year. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something The latest software update has new interesting features. run /ruhn/ [verb] – to (cause something to) operate Old trains used to be run by…
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2021年2月17日
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2021年2月17日
© via bbc.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – an organized journey for a particular purpose The Thai expedition to Mount Everest is leaving next week. feed on /FEED ohn/ [phrasal verb] – to eat something The beef cattle feed on grass and soya meal. violate /VAHY-uh-leyt/ [verb] – to break or act against something such as a law, agreement, or principle These clothes violate her sense of good taste. miniaturize /MIN-ee-uh-chuh-rahyz/ [verb] – to make a very small version of something, especially using modern technology New technology continues to miniaturize computer components. be subject to sth /be…
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2021年2月17日
© via bbc.com 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 watching animal shows or documentaries? Do you often visit zoos? 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。 reptile /REP-tahyl/ [noun] – any of various animals whose blood temperature changes with the outside temperature and whose bodies are covered by scales or plates (= hard material) Snakes are reptiles. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to be a particular size The board measures 30 inches diagonally. length /length/ [noun] – the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side The pole is 10…
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2021年2月17日
© via bbc.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you have visited a zoo? Would you like to keep an exotic pet? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diet /DAHY-it / [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group Diet varies between different countries in the world. spectacular /spek-TAK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – especially great The company had a spectacular success with the product. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree The people in this area live in extreme poverty….
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2021年2月1日
© Petpuls Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many dog breeds can you name? What was your first pet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. start-up /STAHRT-uhp/ [noun] – a small business that has just been started From a small start-up, it now became one of the leading companies in the industry. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the fact of knowing who a person is or what a thing is because of having seen or experienced that person or thing before Smith has the greatest name recognition out of all the candidates. acts as sth /act as…
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2021年2月1日
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2021年2月1日
© Petpuls Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decipher /dih-SAHY-fer/ [verb] – to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult or hidden way Can you decipher the writing on the prescription? notify /NOH-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to tell someone officially about something Has everyone in the team been notified of the decision? power /POU-er/ [verb] – to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate Trucks are usually powered by diesel engines. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time in order to discover something about it This device…
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