Tag Archive: science & technology
Massive heat pumps warming cities

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 have a heat pump at home? Are heat pumps environmentally friendly? 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。 consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else Please consider the options before making a decision. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something The teacher suggested a new approach to solving the problem. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [noun] – an official announcement that contains advice, information, or a warning The government issued a severe weather advisory for the region….
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Massive heat pumps warming cities

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like warm temperatures? Why or why not? Are you a supporter of green technology? Could you elaborate on your answer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urban /UR-buhn/ [adjective] – of or in a city or town The urban landscape underwent a significant transformation as old factories were transformed into trendy loft apartments. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside Rural areas have struggled to keep up with the technological advancements that have improved the lives of those in urban centers. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot / [verb] –…
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Massive heat pumps warming cities

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hail /heyl/ [verb] – to publicly praise or show approval for a person or an achievement Heppner is hailed as one of the best tenors performing in opera today. greenhouse gas /GREEN-hous gas/ [noun] – a gas that causes the greenhouse effect, especially carbon dioxide The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is a major contributor to global warming. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to direct attention toward something or someone He struggled to focus on his work as the bustling noise from outside the window kept distracting him. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that…
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Research on diseases using Avatar film’s motion capture technology

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like watching science fiction films? Why or why not? Can you describe the sensory experience of watching 3D films? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trace /treys/ [verb] – to find someone or something that was lost They traced where the money came from, and it was stolen from the company. primarily /prahy-MAIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – mainly The school primarily focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. movement /MOOV-muhnt/ [noun] – a change of position The movements of the dancers were graceful and smooth while the live music played….
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Research on diseases using Avatar film’s motion capture technology

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – seriousness The severity of the storm was unexpected and caused widespread damage. disorder /dis-AWR-der / [noun] – an illness of the mind or body He was diagnosed with a disorder that affects his ability to process emotions. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people The doctor recommended a clinical trial for the new medication as a last resort. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it: After…
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Research on diseases using Avatar film’s motion capture technology

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 science-fiction movies? Have you already watched the movie Avatar? 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。 technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries The new technology in the car allowed for hands-free driving. surprising /ser-PRAHY-zing/ [adjective] – unexpected It was surprising to learn that he had been secretly saving money for a year. character /KAR-ik-ter / [noun] – person represented in a movie, play, or story In the protagonist of the novel, the author created a complex…
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How your brain is controlled by gut microbes

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outnumber /out-NUHM-ber/ [verb] – to be greater in number than someone or something The number of ants in the colony far outnumbers the number of humans on Earth. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way: The impact of the loss was profound, leaving a deep emotional scar on the survivors. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood The patient’s body was immune to the antibiotics, rendering them ineffective in treating the infection. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – something that is added to…
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