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©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File 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 think switching to electric cars helps most in reducing climate change? Do you think air travel releases the most greenhouse gases? 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。 pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – important because other things depend on it The meeting was a pivotal step in the company’s growth. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to The teacher will emphasize safety during the science experiment. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] – relating to people in general Public…
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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。 Are comedy and gaming videos popular with younger viewers? Can sharing personal information online cause risks such as identity theft? 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。 protective /pruh-TEK-tiv/ [adjective] – giving protection The mother cat is very protective of her kittens. unsuitable /uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not acceptable or right for someone or something This dress is unsuitable for a winter party. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something There is concern about the missing child. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or worthy of attention The…
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©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) 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 drone flying in the sky? Would you feel safe if drones delivered packages in your area? 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。 permission /per-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the right or approval to do something Students need permission from a teacher to leave the classroom early. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to take something to a person or place The post office will deliver the package to your house tomorrow. plan /plan/ [verb] – to intend or decide to do something in the future…
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©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) 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 eaten octopus? Have you ever been to a seafood festival? 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。 festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – a special event or celebration, often held regularly, that includes activities, performances, or traditions The city will hold a music festival in the park this weekend. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the need or desire for goods or services by people There is a high demand for electric cars in the market this year. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller…
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