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2023年9月19日
©ADAI/University of Coimbra Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the main challenges faced by firefighters when combating wildfires, and how can drones potentially address those challenges? What are the benefits of using drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras in wildfire scenarios? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed It is important to preserve our natural resources, such as trees and water, to ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations. spread /spred/…
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2023年9月19日
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2023年9月8日
©NYU Langone Health 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。 Are you familiar with fertility preservation? Is it common in your country for people to delay starting a family? 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。 recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in the near past or a short time ago I recently watched a new movie at the theater with my friends. birth /burth/ [burth] – the time when a baby or young animal comes out of its mother’s body My sister is excitedly preparing for the birth of her first baby next month. freeze /freeze/ [verb] –…
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2023年9月8日
©NYU Langone Health Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your understanding of the term ‘fertility preservation’? What are some reasons why individuals might choose to delay starting a family? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The store had a substantial amount of fresh fruit and vegetables on display. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something The dentist explained the procedure to the patient before starting the treatment. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes…
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2023年9月8日
©NYU Langone Health Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prompt /prompt / [verb] – to make someone decide to say or do something The passionate speech by the activist prompted the audience to take immediate action against climate change. fertile /FUR-tl/ [adjective] – (of people or animals) able to produce young The doctor assured the young woman that she had a fertile reproductive system, increasing her chances of conceiving a child. donor /DOH-ner/ [noun] – a person who gives some of their blood or a part of their body to help someone who is ill Doctors removed the healthy kidney from the…
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2023年9月8日
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2023年8月29日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe AI (artificial intelligence) in your own words, based on your understanding? In what areas or fields do we commonly use AI? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away The finish line of the marathon seemed distant, motivating the runners to push harder. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to Anna’s passionate speech emphasizes the need for immediate action on climate change. artificial /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – made by people, often as a copy of…
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2023年8月29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。 Are you familiar with AI? Have you ever used any AI applications or technologies in your personal experience? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity The expert provided helpful advice to solve the problem. fear /feer/ [noun] – an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen She overcame her fear of…
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2023年8月29日
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2023年8月29日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exaggerated /ig-ZAJ-uh-rey-tid/ [adjective] – seeming larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is The media’s portrayal of celebrities often creates an exaggerated perception of their lives. reassure /ree-uh-SHOOR/ [verb] – to comfort someone and stop them from worrying After the incident, the teacher reassured the students that everything was under control and they were safe. notion /NOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea Many people have the notion that success comes overnight, but in reality, it requires consistent effort and dedication over a long period of time. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or…
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