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©Takumi Tsutaya via AP 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。 Is a fossil something that keeps parts of an old living thing? Do scientists look at fossils to learn about animals and plants from the past? 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – very old; from a long time ago The ancient tree stood tall in the forest. donate /DOH-neyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone, usually for a good cause She decided to donate her old clothes to charity. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – almost the same; alike The two paintings…
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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 heard of NASA’s Artemis mission for lunar exploration? Is exploring the far side of the moon important? 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] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist studied animals in the forest. moon /moon/ [noun] – the round object that moves around Earth and shines at night The moon is bright in the sky at night. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a special task or job to be done The astronauts went on a mission to space. crater…
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©(Forrest Collman/Allen Institute via AP) 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 enjoy watching science fiction movies? Do you think scientists can learn something important by studying animals? 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。 video clip /VID-ee-oh klip/ [noun] – a short video The teacher showed video clips of different animals to help students learn about wildlife. scene /seen/ [noun] – a part of a movie, play, or book in which a particular action or activity occurs Some scenes in the documentary were so emotional that many people cried. directly /dih-REKT-lee/ [adverb] – in…
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©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) 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 wolf in a zoo or movie? Do you think science can help bring back animals from the past? 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。 recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago; in the near past A new planet was recently discovered by astronomers using a powerful telescope. weigh /wey/ [verb] – to have a certain weight The baby elephants weigh around 200 pounds each. birth /burth/ [noun] – the act of being born or the beginning of something The birth…
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©NSF’s NoirLab via AP 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。 Are there forces in the universe that might change over time? Do you know what dark energy is? 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。 make up /meyk-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to combine together to form something The team makes up a group of skilled players. nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – almost, but not quite She nearly won the race. idea /ahy-DEE-uh/ [noun] – a thought or suggestion about what to do I have an idea for the project. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – a feeling of certainty…
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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。 Is it important to take care of animals in zoos? Are endangered species important to know about? 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。 birth /burth/ [noun] – the process of being born or the beginning of life The birth of the tortoises was a special moment. tortoise /TAWR-tuhs/ [noun] – a slow-moving land animal with a hard shell that protects it The tortoise walked slowly across the field. public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] – ordinary people or the community at large The public can visit the zoo anytime. event /ih-VENT/ [noun]…
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©(SpaceX via AP) 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。 Would you like to travel to space one day? Have you ever imagined what Earth looks like from space? 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。 private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – not open to the public; owned or controlled by an individual or group rather than the government A private research expedition to Antarctica returned last week with new data on climate change. crew /kroo/ [noun] – a group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft The crew on the cruise ship made…
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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。 Does a 50th anniversary represent a significant milestone for a company? Is it significant when a company celebrates a milestone like a 50th anniversary? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/ [verb] – to observe or honor an event with festivities or activities People celebrate holidays with food and fun. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – a situation or condition that makes it possible to do something She got the opportunity to learn a new language. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – a thing done successfully with effort or skill Winning the…
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