Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the rise
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Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the rise
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 global warming? Are you familiar with 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。 fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned Cedar trees are abundant in their town, so many families use their wood as fuel for their furnaces. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – a piece of writing that describes the main facts in a piece of academic research The annual review of modern engineering focused on earthquake-proof structures. decrease /DEE-krees/ [noun] – to become…
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Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the rise
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing The leaders attribute the team’s success to their hardworking members. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen Obvious signs of global warming prompt environmental organizations to take action. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen The children anticipate being given presents on Christmas eve. curb /kurb/ [verb] – to control or limit something that is not wanted To curb the country’s problem with malnutrition, the government set out health missions and programs. consistent…
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Exploring the impact of mobile phones
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
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
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
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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Virtual influencers: The rise of computer-generated celebrities in marketing
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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