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©Mercedes-Benz AG 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 electric concept cars run on electricity? Do you think electric concept cars produce harmful emissions like traditional cars? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make goods or services available to be bought for the first time The company plans to introduce its innovative electric scooter to the market next month, making it available for purchase for the first time. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do a job, task, or duty The mechanic will perform a thorough inspection of the car’s engine…
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©Nick Upton/Alamy 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 visited a forest or woodland area? Are you familiar with any initiatives or efforts aimed at preserving or restoring forests in your region or globally? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity The forensic expert meticulously examined the evidence to determine the cause of the fire. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort…
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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 land formed in different geographical locations around the world through various processes? Have you ever heard of or seen a newly formed island? 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。 appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to become visible or noticeable; to come into existence The magician made a rabbit appear out of his hat. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – existing in or produced by nature; not made or caused by humans Fresh fruits are a natural source of vitamins. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have knowledge or skill resulting from doing…
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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 some animals have stripes on their bodies? Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? 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。 scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik / [adjective] – relating to or based on the methods and principles of science The scientific method is used to conduct experiments and gather data. stripe /strahyp/ [noun] – long, narrow bands of color or texture that are different from the surrounding areas Tigers have distinctive stripes on their bodies that help them blend into tall grass. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or…
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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 you interested in ancient structures, monuments, or historical landmarks? Is your country home to any ancient structures or historical landmarks that people find fascinating or that attract tourists? 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。 laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced The scientists conducted experiments in the laboratory to analyze the chemical reactions. stream /streem/ [noun] – water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by…
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©ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA 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 the word “telescope” before today? Do you think a telescope is used for looking at things up close? 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。 mystery /MIS-tuh-ree/ [noun] – something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood The disappearance of the ancient artifact remains a mystery, baffling archaeologists and historians. hidden /HID-n/ [adjective] – not easy to find In the dense forest, there was a hidden path leading to a secluded waterfall. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search a place…
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