Tag Archive: science & technology – beginner

©(Michael Pittman 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 think art is important for understanding history? Are you interested in learning about ancient life? 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。 hidden /HID-n/ [adjective] – not visible or easily seen; concealed Researchers discovered hidden fossils beneath layers of volcanic ash. forearm /FAWR-ahrm/ [noun] – the lower part of the arm, between the wrist and the elbow The artist painted intricate designs on the model’s forearms for the fashion show. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated…
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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 exploring space is exciting? Would you prefer to travel to the moon or Mars? 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。 pause /pawz/ [verb] – to stop temporarily The teacher paused the movie to explain the difficult scene. tube /toob/ [noun] – a cylindrical container The artist used tubes of paint to create a vibrant masterpiece. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense The new system was more efficient in processing customer orders. instance /IN-stuhns/ [noun] – an example or occurrence…
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©Michel Roggo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo 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 visited a river, lake, or wetland? Have you ever heard of any efforts to protect lakes or rivers 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – having important or dangerous consequences; not light or playful He made a serious mistake by forgetting the deadline. main /meyn/ [adjective] – most important or central The main reason for the delay was the heavy snow. urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – requiring immediate action or attention The team was given an…
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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 dinosaur footprints in a museum or in a book? Do you think dinosaurs lived in different places, like forests or deserts? 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。 dinosaur /DAHY-nuh-sawr/ [noun] – a type of large reptile that lived millions of years ago The museum displayed a skeleton of a dinosaur. track /trak/ [noun] – mark or impression left by something that moves, often feet or wheels The hiker followed the animal tracks in the snow. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to propose an idea or hint…
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©REUTERS/Sebin Choi 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 robots will be part of everyday life in the future? Would you be interested in learning more about how robots can assist people? 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。 lightweight /LAHYT-weyt/ [adjective] – weighing only a little or less than average This jacket is incredibly lightweight, making it perfect for summer hikes. wearable /WAIR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – designed to be worn on the body The smartwatch is a wearable device that tracks your fitness. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – relating to devices or systems that use…
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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 humans could have influenced the extinction of animals in the past? Do you believe that new discoveries can change what we know about history? 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。 research /ri-SURCH/ [noun] – a detailed study or investigation into a particular subject to discover new facts She read the research on animals in the zoo. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to offer an idea or recommendation for consideration I suggest we go to the park. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give or supply something that is…
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©Conservation International/photo by Trond Larsen/Handout via REUTERS 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 a new animal being discovered? Have you ever visited a rainforest or jungle? 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。 explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to investigate or study something in depth They decided to explore the city’s historic landmarks. fur /fur/ [noun] – the soft, dense hair covering the body of some animals The rabbit’s fur was soft and fluffy. urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – very important and needing attention immediately The doctor said the injury was urgent and…
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©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) 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 water conservation is important in your country? Can you imagine a world where recycled water is used in many products? 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。 discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of talking about something in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas The students had a lively discussion about their favorite books. recycled /ruh-SAI-kld/ [adjective] – having been used before and then put through a process so that it can form a new product The company uses recycled materials 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 know what swamps are? Are swamps important to the environment? 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。 swamp /swomp/ [noun] – an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects, often covered with water and plants The swamp smelled like wet earth and plants. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of different types of life found in an area The forest has a lot of biodiversity with many animals. alligator /AL-i-gey-ter/ [noun] – a large reptile found in rivers and swamps, similar to a crocodile An alligator lives…
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