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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 think exploring space is exciting? Would you prefer to travel to the moon or Mars? 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。 pause /pawz/ [verb] – to stop temporarily The teacher paused the movie to explain the difficult scene. tube /toob/ [noun] – a cylindrical container The artist used tubes of paint to create a vibrant masterpiece. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense The new system was more efficient in processing customer orders. instance /IN-stuhns/ [noun] – an example or occurrence…
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©Michel Roggo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo 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 river, lake, or wetland? Have you ever heard of any efforts to protect lakes or rivers 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – having important or dangerous consequences; not light or playful He made a serious mistake by forgetting the deadline. main /meyn/ [adjective] – most important or central The main reason for the delay was the heavy snow. urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – requiring immediate action or attention The team was given an…
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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 dinosaur footprints in a museum or in a book? Do you think dinosaurs lived in different places, like forests or deserts? 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。 dinosaur /DAHY-nuh-sawr/ [noun] – a type of large reptile that lived millions of years ago The museum displayed a skeleton of a dinosaur. track /trak/ [noun] – mark or impression left by something that moves, often feet or wheels The hiker followed the animal tracks in the snow. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to propose an idea or hint…
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©REUTERS/Sebin Choi 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 robots will be part of everyday life in the future? Would you be interested in learning more about how robots can assist people? 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。 lightweight /LAHYT-weyt/ [adjective] – weighing only a little or less than average This jacket is incredibly lightweight, making it perfect for summer hikes. wearable /WAIR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – designed to be worn on the body The smartwatch is a wearable device that tracks your fitness. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – relating to devices or systems that use…
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