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Smartphones being tracked in USA

August 21, 2019 San Francisco / USA - Slack Technologies, Inc. sign at their HQ in SOMA district; Slack (its main product) is a cloud-based set of collaboration software tools and online services

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. civil /SIV-uhl/ [adjective] – not military or religious, or relating to the ordinary people of a country The building is not for military use but civil ones. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject The journal I read contains good information. enforcement /en-FOHRS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or be accepted She likes the enforcement of taxes in her country. lawsuit /LAW-soot / [noun] – a problem taken to a law court by…
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Smartphones being tracked in USA

Businesss Workers using smartphone cargo and tracking delivery for Transportation and global network of smart logistics in blur warehouse background.

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 smartphones? Do you like technology? 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。 document /DOK-yuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, especially of an official type The document is on the table. department /dih-PAHRT-muhnt/ [noun] – a part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work The department will have a meeting today. information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – facts about a situation, person, event, etc The information made us prepare…
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Can robots do what humans can?

Vector evolution concept with ape to cyborg and robots growth process with monkey, caveman to businessman in suit wearing VR headset, artificial legs person and robotic creature. Mankind development

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 robots? Can robots be better than humans? 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。 easily /EEZ-lee/ [adverb] – with no difficulty or effort He finished the job easily. become /bih-KUHM/ [verb] – to start to be She will become a doctor. normal /nawr-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected Wearing a face mask is normal now. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people The actress in my country is popular. report /ri-POHRT/ [noun] – a description of an…
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Can robots do what humans can?

Vector evolution concept with ape to cyborg and robots growth process with monkey, caveman to businessman in suit wearing VR headset, artificial legs person and robotic creature. Mankind development

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “robots”? Do you accept that robots will soon be part of human life? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. programming /PROH-gram-ing/ [noun] – the activity or job of writing computer programs Programming is a good profession for people that are into technology. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the knowledge, machines, or methods used in science and industry The technical skills that John has helped the company a lot. task /TAHSK/ [noun] – a piece of work…
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Can robots do what humans can?

Vector evolution concept with ape to cyborg and robots growth process with monkey, caveman to businessman in suit wearing VR headset, artificial legs person and robotic creature. Mankind development

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. technologically /tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhlee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to or involves technology Brad is technologically more knowledgeable than Steve. imitation /im-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when someone or something imitates another person or thing His imitation of Pablo’s work looks original. reinforcement /ree-in-FAWRS-muhnt/ [noun] – something added to provide more strength or support The reinforcements arrived just in time. intuitive /in-TOO-i-tiv/ [adjective] – based on feelings rather than facts or proof Her intuitive decisions in life made her find a good husband. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of mathematical instructions or rules that, especially…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scroll /skrohl/ [verb] – to move text or other information on a computer screen in order to see a different part of it Can you scroll to the end of the document? biometrics /bahy-uh-ME-triks/ [noun] – the use of detailed information about someone’s body, for example the patterns of colour in their eyes, in order to prove who they are Can biometrics make banking more secure? internally /in-TUR-nl- li/ [adverb] – in a way that exists or happens inside the body This medicine should not be taken internally. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis / [noun] – a judgment about…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you memorize something? Why do people love smart gadgets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something What are the features of smart TV? manufacturer /man-yuh-FAK-cher-er/ [noun] – a company that produces goods in large numbers The company is a major manufacturer of motor cars. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range The fire caused extensive damage. vision /VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the ability to see She experienced blurred vision when she had a…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

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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 wear contact lenses? Are you fond of using 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。 speech /speech/ [noun] – a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion I had to give a speech at my sister’s wedding. testing /testing/ [noun] – the process of using or trying something to see if it works, is suitable, obeys the rules, etc. Products will not be approved unless they have had adequate testing. display /dih-SPLEY/ [noun] – a collection of objects or pictures…
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