Tag Archive: science & technology
Man-made diamond sales rise
©Charles and Colvard via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infinite /IN-fuh-nit/ [adjective] – without limits; extremely large or great Her patience was infinite all throughout the training period. drive /drahyv/ [verb] – to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something Traffic congestion in the city is driving people to move to the countryside. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong Companies must address ethical issues. reassure /ree-uh-SHOOR/ [verb] – to comfort someone and stop them from worrying The bus driver reassured passengers that they will arrive in town on time….
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Man-made diamond sales rise
© Charles and Colvard via CNN 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 know your birthstone? Do you wear a necklace? 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。 engagement /en-GEYJ-muhnt/ [noun] – an agreement to marry someone Sheena and Donny announced their engagement last Saturday. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The tourists enjoyed the natural view of the forest. size /sahyz/ [noun] – how large or small something or someone is I need this shirt in a smaller size. jewelry /JOO-uhl-ree/ [noun] –…
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Man-made diamond sales rise
©Charles and Colvard via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you see jewelry ads? Is gifting jewelry common in your country? Would you like to receive a piece of jewelry on your birthday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment The college students are working on an environmental project. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society The new generation is aware of our society’s issues. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that you buy This umbrella is the best…
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Japanese researchers create electric chopsticks to boost salty tastes
©Issei kato via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat salty food? Do you use metal chopsticks? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heighten /HAHYT-n/ [verb] – to increase or make something increase, especially an emotion or effect TV commercials heightened the interest in food products. sense /sens/ [noun] – an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel Mina lost her sense of smell after catching a cold. intake /IN-teyk/ [noun] –…
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Japanese researchers create electric chopsticks to boost salty tastes
©Issei kato via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become greater, more serious, or more extreme, or to make something do this A pinch of pepper intensified the flavor of the soup. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to send out or carry signals or messages using radio, television, etc. Some people still use the fax machine to transmit information. quest /kwest/ [noun] – a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult Dana is on a quest to find the best Italian restaurant. imitate /IM-i-teyt/ [verb] – to copy…
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Japanese researchers create electric chopsticks to boost salty tastes
©Issei kato via Reuters 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。 What are your favorite dishes? Do you often buy chopsticks? 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。 solution /suh-loo-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem The solution to traffic is improved public transportation. invent /in-VENT/ [verb] – to design and/or create something that has never been made before Erno Rubik invented the Rubik’s Cube. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – how food or drink tastes, or a particular taste itself Cookies and cream is my favorite ice cream flavor. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine…
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Google plans to spend $9.5 billion to expand offices
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。 How often do you use Google? Are you interested in a tech job? 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。 blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read Jessie enjoys reading food blogs. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a place or building, especially one where a particular activity happens Let’s go to the shopping center this afternoon. own /ohn/ [verb] – belonging to or done by a particular person or thing Larry owns two vintage…
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