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。 Do you like butterflies? Have you heard about the decline in monarch butterfly populations? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make a public or official statement about something The teacher will announce the test results tomorrow. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to decide which type of person or thing something belongs to The librarian will classify all the books by genre. threatened /THREH-tnd/ [adjective] – in danger of being harmed or destroyed. The panda is a threatened species due to deforestation and poaching. destruction /dih-STRUHK-shuhn/…
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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 in any myths related to the moon? Is it possible for humans to live on the moon? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The teacher announced the results of the competition. engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles The engineers worked late to fix the broken bridge. push /poosh/ [verb]…
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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 about the Ice Age? Are you interested in how early humans 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。 bone /bohn/ [noun] – any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame The dog buried a bone in the backyard. camel /KAM-uhl/ [noun] – a large mammal known for its distinctive hump(s) on its back, which store fat that the animal can use as energy during long periods without food or water The camel carried supplies through the desert. hunt /huhnt/…
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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 know what an eclipse is? Have you ever seen an eclipse? 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。 launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to send something into the air or space using force The rocket will launch tomorrow morning. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task that is often part of a larger plan Her mission was to find the missing keys. period /PEER-ee-uhd / [noun] – a length of time during which something happens The meeting lasted for a short period. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to try to…
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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 it’s possible for humans to live on another planet? How many planets are there in our solar system? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider The teacher suggested studying in small groups for the project. composition /kom-puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the way something is made or put together The artist focused on the composition of the painting. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or to keep someone from…
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©Louise Leakey 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 learned about early humans and their way of life? Can scientists learn anything from ancient footprints? 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。 footprint /FOOT-print/ [noun] – a mark or impression left by a foot or shoe on a surface I saw a large footprint in the sand. analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis / [noun] – the detailed examination or study of something The scientist did an analysis of the samples. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] – the way in which two things are not the same There is…
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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。 Is marine research important for understanding ocean life? Do researchers learn about marine animals by studying their anatomy? 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。 facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a building or place that provides a particular service The factory has a large facility for making toys. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce offspring There are many species of birds in the forest. especially /ih-SPESH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – used to emphasize something in particular I like fruits, especially apples. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/…
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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 potatoes grow in your country? Have you ever heard about different types of potatoes? 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。 security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being free from danger or threat The company has implemented several measures to ensure the security of its data. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to create or grow something, especially in large quantities The farm produces organic vegetables throughout the year. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity of something, typically a total or sum The amount of water you drink is important…
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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。 Is SpaceX focused on space exploration and technological innovation? Does SpaceX collaborate with NASA for its space missions? 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。 carry out /KAR-ee-out/ [phrsal verb] – to perform or complete a task or activity She will carry out the experiment tomorrow. rocket /ROK-it / [noun] – a vehicle used to travel or send objects into space The rocket launched into space. transport /trans-PAWRT/ [verb] – to move something or someone from one place to another Trucks transport goods across the country. project /PROJj-ekt/ [noun] –…
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©REUTERS/Alessia Maccioni 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 heard of an endangered animal species? Can you name one endangered animal in your country? 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] – uncommon or unusual It is rare to see such a beautiful rainbow in the city. height /hahyt/ [noun] – the measurement from base to top or from bottom to top The height of the mountain was impressive. spot /spot/ [noun] – a small, usually round area of colour that is differently coloured or lighter or darker than the surface…
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