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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 encountered a snake? Do you think all snakes have venom? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to make something larger in amount or size Eating healthy foods can help you increase your energy and feel better. issue /ISH-oo / [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking about and talking about The issue of climate change is a global concern that affects everyone on the planet. calm /kahm/ [adjective] – quiet or peaceful period or situation Sitting by the beach…
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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 visited or seen a tall tower in person? Can you think of any famous towers from around 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。 wooden /WOOD-n/ [adjective] – made of wood or resembling wood in appearance or texture The table in the kitchen is made of wooden planks. project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose, usually involving a team of people and a set timeframe The construction project will create many job opportunities in the area. step /step/…
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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 heard of any recent outbreaks of viral diseases in the news? Have you ever been vaccinated against a specific viral disease? 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 Seeing a shooting star is a rare and magical experience. district /DIS-trikt/ [noun] – an area of a country or town that has fixed borders that are used for official purposes, or that has a particular feature that makes it different from surrounding areas The historic district of the city…
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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 come across the term “global heat” before? Do you think global heat can affect the weather in different 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。 climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place The climate in the tropical rainforest is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall. heat /heet / [noun] – the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something The heat of the summer made everyone long for a refreshing swim in the pool. average /AV-er-ij/…
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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 familiar with white-water rafting? Would you like to go on a white-water rafting adventure? 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。 major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type The company made a major announcement about its plans for expansion. transform /trans-FAWRM/ [verb] – to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved The caterpillar transformed into a beautiful butterfly. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only existing one…
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