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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 purchased a new gadget as soon as it was released? What gadget do you find very useful in your everyday 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。 option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – a choice or alternative The restaurant offered a vegetarian option on the menu. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen Teachers often encourage their students to explore new ideas. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – old-fashioned or usual She wore a traditional dress for…
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©AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey 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 know what coastal protection is all about? Is protecting coastal areas essential? 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。 marine /muh-reen/ [adjective] – relating to or found in the sea The marine plants grow in salty ocean water. shore /shawr/ [noun] – the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water Many people walk along the shore to enjoy the view. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something less in size, amount, or importance She decided to reduce her…
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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 you know what a night sky reserve is? Have you already been awarded for something you have done? 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。 recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of recognizing or being recognized, especially in a formal or official way The student received recognition for excellent work. award /uh-WAWRD/ [verb] – to give something to someone as a prize or for a specific reason The student was awarded for being the best in his class. exceptional /ik-SEP-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – unusual or not typical; outstanding She has…
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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 chess considered a strategic game? Does playing chess have benefits for players? 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。 chess /ches/ [noun] – a game played on a square board divided into 64 squares, using pieces like kings, queens, and pawns I play chess with my friend after school. game /geym/ [noun] – an activity that people do for fun or competition Soccer is my favorite game to watch. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a place or system for sharing or supporting something, like a website She uses a platform…
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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 climbed a mountain? Would you like to climb the tallest mountain in the world? 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。 stand /stand/ [verb] – to be in an upright position The statue stands in the park as a tribute to the local heroes. ago /uh-GOH/ [adverb] – at a time in the past I finished my homework two hours ago. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [verb] – to occur as a consequence or effect The heavy rain resulted in flooding across the city. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – looking or…
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