Tag Archive: science & technology

Virtual influencers: The rise of computer-generated celebrities in marketing

2023年5月8日

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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

2023年5月8日

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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

2023年5月8日

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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

2023年5月2日

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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

2023年5月2日

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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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Seaweed as a sustainable fuel

2023年5月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “sustainable”? What type of fuel do airplanes use, and how is it different from other fuels? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extract /ik-STRAKT/ [verb] – to remove or take out something In science class, we learned how to extract DNA from strawberries using a simple home-made solution. convert /kuhn-VURT/ [verb] – to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character I need to convert the measurements from cups to milliliters to follow the recipe correctly. prospect /PROS-pekt/ [noun] –…
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The spacecraft production line for upcoming Moon missions

2023年4月7日

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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。 Has space exploration helped us learn about our planet? Is it fun to learn about space? 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。 mention /MEN-shuhn/ [verb] – to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words During the science class, the teacher mentioned that plants need sunlight to grow. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect She is known for being a reliable and trustworthy…
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