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 ever seen a snake before? Do you think animals can sometimes cause problems in nature? 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。 attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone or something come closer or show interest Bright lights are used to attract fish at night in some coastal towns. escape /ih-SKEYP/ [verb] – to get away from a place or situation Some birds escaped from the zoo after a strong storm damaged the cages. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become smaller in number, size, or amount The number…
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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 been near a farm with animals like cows, sheep, or goats? Have you ever seen news or stories about wolves or other 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。 border /BAWR-der/ [noun] – the line that separates two areas, countries, or regions The town is close to the border between France and Spain. noise /noiz/ [noun] – loud or unpleasant sound The children could not sleep because of the traffic noise outside. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – cows and bulls kept on a farm for milk…
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©Ethan Tweedie/W. M. Keck Observatory 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 looked at the stars at night? Do you think stars are mysterious? 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。 surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The surface of the lake was calm and clear. explanation /ek-spluh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the details or reasons given to make something clear The guide gave an easy explanation of the map. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something for the first time The discovery of old coins made…
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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 like hot weather, or do you prefer cool weather? Would you enjoy working on a farm, or would you rather live in the city? 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。 uncertain /uhn-SUR-tn/ [adjective] – not clearly known or decided The bus time is uncertain because the road is closed. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect The medicine caused an adverse effect on his health. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount, importance, or value The company made a substantial profit this year. persistent…
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©(AP Photo/Gregory Bull) 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 frog in real life? Do you think climate change is dangerous for 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。 disappear /dis-uh-PEER/ [verb] – to stop being seen or to no longer exist The wildflowers that once grew on the hillside have disappeared after years of drought. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of building or creating new things such as houses, roads, or industries Many trees were cut down because of new development for a shopping center. sign /sahyn/ [noun] –…
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©Michael Brown/IUCN 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 giraffe in real life? Do you know about endangered 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。 vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked The small cat was vulnerable to the cold weather. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world The desert region is very hot in summer. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value The town faced a decline in its population. stable /STEY-buhl/…
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©AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, 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 a salamander in real life? Do you know about animals that live in water? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or unusual enough to be noticed or mentioned The town has a notable old church near the river. tangible /TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced The company gave workers tangible rewards like free meals. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very…
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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 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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