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Exploring the impact of mobile phones

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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 always use your mobile phone? Do mobile phones make people feel more or less isolated? 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。 communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals It’s important to communicate clearly with your classmates during group projects so that everyone can understand each other’s ideas. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The music had a calming effect on the students during the test. face to face /FEYS-tuh-FEYS/ [adjective] –…
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Exploring the impact of mobile phones

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you imagine living without a mobile phone? Why or why not? In what ways have mobile phones impacted our personal relationships with family and friends? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – anything used or acting to block someone from going somewhere or from doing something, or to block something from happening Despite facing several language barriers, the international students worked hard to understand their course materials and communicate effectively with their classmates. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/ [noun] – the state of being convenient I always choose to book…
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Exploring the impact of mobile phones

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. isolated /AHY-suh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – not near other things or people of the same kind After the lockdown, many people felt isolated from their friends and family, which led to a significant increase in mental health issues. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other Group projects and class discussions in school are great ways to encourage interaction among students and help them develop teamwork skills. overload /OH-ver-lohd/ [noun] – the fact that something or someone is overloaded The teacher noticed that the students were…
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Virtual influencers: The rise of computer-generated celebrities in marketing

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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 heard about virtual influencers before? Have you ever followed a virtual influencer on social media? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a new development in clothing, makeup, etc. The trend of online shopping has become increasingly popular during the pandemic. audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the (number of) people watching or listening to a particular television or radio program, reading a particular book, or visiting a particular website The new TV show has a huge audience, with millions of people tuning in to watch…
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Virtual influencers: The rise of computer-generated celebrities in marketing

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a virtual influencer? How does it differ from a human influencer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/ [adjective] – created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world During the pandemic, most schools have shifted to virtual classes to ensure the safety of their students and faculty. combination /kom-buh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the mixture you get when two or more things are combined The teacher advised her students to review their notes and textbooks because the exam questions would be a combination…
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Virtual influencers: The rise of computer-generated celebrities in marketing

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually If you want to be a poet, you must evolve your own style of writing. avatar /AV-uh-tahr/ [noun] – a character or creature that you create to represent yourself in a computer game, on the internet, etc. The avatar can be a realistic depiction of the actual person or a completely fanciful one. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The campaign was designed to…
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Seaweed as a sustainable fuel

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and keeping them in good condition Aviation refers to the operation of aircraft, which is essential for transportation, commerce, and national defense. biofuel /BAHY-oh-fyoo-uhl/ [noun] – a fuel that is made from living things or their waste Biofuel is a type of fuel made from renewable resources, such as crops, and it can be used as a substitute for gasoline or diesel fuel in vehicles. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed The plan to build a…
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Seaweed as a sustainable fuel

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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 seen seaweed before? Do you know the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels? 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。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing During the Lunar New Year, many families in Asia celebrate with traditional foods and customs. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary To pass the test, you will require a pencil and an…
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