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How restaurants could address the global jellyfish conundrum

2023年7月1日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever tried any unusual or unique foods? Could you tell me about them? What do you think might be the challenges or benefits of incorporating jellyfish into culinary dishes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nuisance /NOO-suhns/ [noun] – something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you The constant buzzing of mosquitoes during our picnic was quite a nuisance. conventional /kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – traditional and ordinary In our society, it is conventional to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time. concept /KON-sept/ [noun]…
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How restaurants could address the global jellyfish conundrum

2023年7月1日

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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。 Have you ever seen a jellyfish in person? Do you know if jellyfish is commonly consumed in certain cultures or countries? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences The scientist used a microscope to observe tiny cells and discover new things about how living things work. creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] – any large or small living thing that can move independently We saw a strange creature with long ears and a fluffy tail running through the…
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How restaurants could address the global jellyfish conundrum

2023年7月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seemingly /SEE-muhng-lee/ [adverb] – appearing to be something, especially when this is not true The new student in our class, although seemingly shy, surprised us with her confident presentation of her favorite book. pioneer /pahy-uh-NEER/ [noun] – a person who is one of the first people to do something Marie Curie, a remarkable scientist, was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity, making groundbreaking discoveries that continue to impact our understanding of physics and medicine. norm /nawrm/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with: In…
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The transformative power of AI in the modern workplace

2023年6月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree The library was filled with an immense collection of books, spanning various genres and subjects providing students with endless opportunities for learning and exploration. mundane /muhn-DEYN/ [adjective] – very ordinary and therefore not interesting As students, we often find ourselves daydreaming during mundane tasks like copying notes or organizing our binders. integration /in-ti-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action or process of combining two or more things in an effective way Our science project involved the integration of various disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, and physics, to investigate…
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The transformative power of AI in the modern workplace

2023年6月30日

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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 like using AI? When do you use AI at work/school? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree / [noun] – the people and activities involved in one type of business: The tourism industry in our city provides many job opportunities for local residents, such as working in hotels and restaurants. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities Sarah couldn’t decide which movie to watch, so she asked her friends for help in making her decision. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/…
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The transformative power of AI in the modern workplace

2023年6月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of using AI in the workplace? How has artificial intelligence (AI) impacted the modern workplace? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creativity /kree-ey-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas Using their creativity, the students painted vibrant pictures that expressed their unique ideas and imaginations. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the fact of being exact or correct The students measured the ingredients with accuracy to ensure that their recipe turned out delicious and perfectly balanced. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – difficult to understand or…
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Africa’s remote geological wonder

2023年6月27日

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©Hemis/Alamy Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of any geological wonders before? If so, which ones? What do you think makes a geological wonder unique or special? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awe-inspiring /AW-in-spahyuhr-ing/ [adjective] – causing you to feel great respect or admiration The students stood in front of the grand statue, their eyes wide with awe-inspiring admiration as they marveled at its majestic beauty. jewel /JOO-uhl/ [noun] – a precious stone that is used to decorate valuable objects The teacher held up a small, sparkling jewel for the students to…
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Intermediate

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