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©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) 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 like learning about animals from the past? Would you be interested in exploring a cave if it was safe? 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a natural hollow place in the ground or in a rock The hikers rested inside a cave during heavy rain. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not expected The town had an unusual weather pattern that surprised residents. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having little or no water or moisture The…
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©(NASA via AP) 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 watched a movie or TV show about astronauts? Do you think working in space is dangerous? 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。 stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not changing and not getting worse The patient’s condition is stable after the treatment. operation /op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – an organized activity or process The factory stopped its operation during the holiday. assist /uh-SIST/ [verb] – to help someone do something Staff members assist customers at the information desk. pause /pawz/ [noun] – a short stop There was…
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©(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, 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 sometimes use AI to check your understanding? Do you think using AI too much can make people think less? 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。 access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the ability to use or enter something Employees were given access to online training materials. preparation /prep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of getting ready for something Good preparation helps workers perform better in meetings. incorrect /in-kuh-REKT/ [adjective] – not right or not accurate The form was returned because the information was incorrect. mistake /mi-STEYK/…
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©(AP Photo/John Locher) 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 use any smart devices at home? Have you ever used a device that did not work well? 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。 feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a part or function of a product or service The phone includes a feature that saves battery power. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys or uses goods or services The report focused on consumer safety in food products. award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize or recognition given for a reason The film received an award…
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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 dogs can understand words people say? Have you ever learned something just by listening to others talk? 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。 difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy to do or understand The exam was difficult for many students in the class. experiment /ik-SPER-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a scientific test to discover something The scientist planned an experiment to test the new medicine. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – the outcome of an action or study The result of the survey surprised many people. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] –…
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©Blue Origin via AP 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 watched the moon or stars at night? Do you know what a solar eclipse is? 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。 distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – Meaning: far away The moon looks distant at night. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common Blue moons are rare. noticeable /NOH-tuh-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to see or notice The planets were noticeable in the sky. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – slow and careful, not sudden The team made steady progress. reliable /ri-ˈLAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – can be trusted This…
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