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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 believe people should stop using animal parts for traditional medicine? Do you think humans have the right to make big decisions for wild animals? 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。 show /shoh/ [verb] – to make something clear or visible; to prove or explain something A report shows that regular sleep improves student performance. park /pahrk/ [noun] – a large area of land kept in its natural state for the public to enjoy or for animals to live in We went hiking in the national park last…
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©Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone 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 seen pictures of a glacier? Do you know what happens when a lot of ice melts quickly? 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。 environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live We must take care of the environment every day. minister /MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – a member of the government who is in charge of a particular department The minister spoke about school changes on TV. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who…
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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 a wildfire on TV or in real life? Did it make you feel scared or surprised? 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。 global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world This is a global problem, not just one country’s issue. temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or a body The temperature is very low today. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be done or happen It is possible to finish this work today. area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] – a…
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©(William Usaquen, Andrea Casas-Vargas 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 thought about how people traveled a long time ago? Do you think it would be fun to find something from a long time ago? 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。 bridge /brij / [noun] – a structure that connects two places, or a way to connect different areas The bridge connected the small village to the city. different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not the same as something else The new book is different from the old book because it has more…
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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 a wildfire on TV or in real life? Do you know what an avocado tree looks like or where avocados grow? 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。 positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – feeling happy about something or thinking that good things will happen She gave a positive answer with a big smile. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked by many people Soccer is a popular sport in many countries. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help Reading books gives many…
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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 do anything to protect your skin on sunny days? Have you ever used sunscreen before going outside? 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。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – an opinion that someone offers you about what you should do The teacher gave advice about studying every day. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen Loud noise can cause a headache. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe or bad in a way that causes worry or danger The man had a serious cut on his hand. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun]…
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