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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 done a science experiment at school?
- Have you ever heard about the Nobel Prize before?
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。
- winner /WIN-er/
[noun] – a person who receives a prize because they have succeeded in something
The winners of the art contest received medals and certificates. - tiny /TAHY-nee/
[adjective] – very small in size
The baby held a tiny flower in her hand. - dry /drahy/
[adjective] – having no or very little water or moisture
The land became dry after many days without rain. - hole /hohl/
[noun] – an empty space or opening in something solid
The children dug small holes in the sand to build a castle. - carry /KAR-ee/
[verb] – to hold and take something from one place to another
The new machine can carry medicine safely to the right part of the body.
Article Reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Three scientists received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on October 8, 2025, for creating special materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The winners are Susumu Kitagawa from Japan, Richard Robson from Australia, and Omar M. Yaghi from the United States. Their work started in the 1980s and helped change the study of chemistry. The Nobel Committee said their discovery could help the world fight pollution and water problems. These materials can trap carbon dioxide and water inside their tiny spaces, which could help protect the environment and save water in dry areas.The scientists made these materials by joining metal atoms and organic parts to create small holes inside. These holes can hold different gases or liquids. The materials can be used to store gases, remove pollution, and even carry medicine in the body. Experts said a small amount of the material can have a surface area as big as a soccer field. However, scientists said it is still hard to use them on a large scale because they need cold temperatures and high pressure to work well.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Three scientists received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
- The scientists were from Japan, Canada, and France.
- The discovery helped change the study of biology.
- The new materials can trap gases like carbon dioxide.
- The materials were made by joining metal atoms and plastic parts.
Fill in the Blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table, then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| winners | tiny | dry | holes | carry |
- We saw a ______ bird sitting on the window.
- All the ______ smiled proudly during the award ceremony.
- There are ______ in my old shoes that let water in.
- Robots are now used to ______ tools and materials in hospitals.
- The project helps bring clean water to ______ villages.