Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Beginner

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 eaten food from the ocean before? Have you seen a whale, seal, or penguin in real life or on TV? 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。 suspension /suh-SPEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping something for a period of time The match faced suspension because of the heavy rain. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a formal decision or arrangement reached by two or more groups or countries Nations failed to reach an agreement on fishing quotas. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or appropriate according to certain conditions, standards,…
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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 collected stones, wood, or shells from nature? Have you ever thought about how people in the past lived? 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。 sharp /shahrp/ [adjective] – having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily The chef used a sharp knife to slice vegetables quickly. choice /chois/ [noun] – the act of selecting something from different options The student’s choice of topic made the presentation very interesting. site /sahyt/ [noun] – a place or location where something happens or is found The…
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©AP Photo/Noah Berger, 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 think switching to electric cars helps most in reducing climate change? Do you think air travel releases the most greenhouse gases? 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。 pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – important because other things depend on it The meeting was a pivotal step in the company’s growth. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to The teacher will emphasize safety during the science experiment. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] – relating to people in general Public…
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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 comedy and gaming videos popular with younger viewers? Can sharing personal information online cause risks such as identity theft? 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。 protective /pruh-TEK-tiv/ [adjective] – giving protection The mother cat is very protective of her kittens. unsuitable /uhn-SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not acceptable or right for someone or something This dress is unsuitable for a winter party. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something There is concern about the missing child. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or worthy of attention The…
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©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) 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 drone flying in the sky? Would you feel safe if drones delivered packages 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。 permission /per-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the right or approval to do something Students need permission from a teacher to leave the classroom early. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to take something to a person or place The post office will deliver the package to your house tomorrow. plan /plan/ [verb] – to intend or decide to do something in the future…
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©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) 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 eaten octopus? Have you ever been to a seafood festival? 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。 festival /FES-tuh-vuhl/ [noun] – a special event or celebration, often held regularly, that includes activities, performances, or traditions The city will hold a music festival in the park this weekend. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the need or desire for goods or services by people There is a high demand for electric cars in the market this year. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something smaller…
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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 used an AI program before? Do you like trying new technology? 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。 assistant /uh-SIS-tuhnt/ [noun] – a person or program that helps someone with work or tasks The company added a new AI assistant to help customers book tickets online. describe /dih-SKRAHYB/ [verb] – to say or write what someone or something is like She described the movie as exciting and full of surprises. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [noun] – the plan or arrangement for how something will look or work Experts said…
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©(Grant Callegari/Hakai Institute 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 a sea star before? Have you ever heard about animals getting sick in the ocean? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness that affects people, animals, or plants The disease spread quickly among the farm animals and caused many to die. hole /hohl/ [noun] – an empty space or opening in something solid The old roof had holes that let the rainwater in. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find something for the first time or…
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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 enjoy listening to music every day? Would you listen to a song if you knew it was made by AI? 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。 band /band/ [noun] – a group of people who play music together A new pop band was formed to sing songs made for a video game. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the interest or notice that someone or something receives The robot’s funny dance got a lot of attention on social media. label /LEY-buhl/ [noun] – a sign or tag that gives…
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©(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, 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。 Have you ever seen fireflies at night? Do you think insects can be interesting to watch? 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。 neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – an area where people live, usually part of a city or town Children in many neighborhoods play outside during the weekend. spring /spring/ [noun] – the season between winter and summer, when plants start to grow The flowers in the garden bloom every spring. increase /IN-krees/ [noun] – a rise in number, amount, or level…
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