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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 imagined what it’s like to live near a forest? Do you think climate change can affect your daily life? 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。 case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something, especially related to problems, issues, or illnesses The doctor reported several new cases of flu in the city this week. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] – very small in size or amount Scientists found tiny pieces of plastic in the drinking water. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation or environment in which…
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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 snake in real life or in a zoo? Do you think some people enjoy doing dangerous things? 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。 bite /bahyt/ [verb] – to cut or press with the teeth The dog tried to bite the toy, but it was too hard. dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/ [adjective] – likely to cause harm or injury The dangerous project involved working with toxic chemicals. blood /bluhd/ [noun] – the red liquid that flows through the body The doctor took a sample of blood to…
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©ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean 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。 Have you ever seen a sea creature in real life? Do you know any animals that live deep in the ocean? 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。 breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or answer a problem The doctor made a big breakthrough in the new medicine. importance /im-PAWR-tns/ [noun] – the quality of being important or having great effect or influence The teacher explained the importance of eating healthy food. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun]…
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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 read or watched a science research project? Have you seen or read news about health problems in other 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual This bird is rare and hard to find. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness of the body or mind The doctor helps people with heart disease. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small amount of something that shows what it is like He gave a food sample at the store. medicine /MED-uh-sin/…
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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 heard of an animal called a bonobo? Do you know any animals that live in groups or families? 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。 behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way that a person, animal, or substance acts in a particular situation or under particular conditions The dog’s behavior was calm during the loud noise. social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to group behavior or living together in a group Children learn social rules when they play games with friends. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a person or thing…
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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 whale sharks live in the ocean? Have you ever seen a whale shark in a photo or video? 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。 island /AHY-luhnd/ [noun] – \a piece of land with water all around it We stayed on a small island for one week. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from normal or usual It is unusual to see snow in April. reproduce /ree-pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to have babies or produce young Frogs reproduce in water. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of…
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