Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Beginner

©NASA 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 already seen a space telescope? Do people enjoy learning about space? 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。 learn /LURN/ [verb] – to get knowledge or skill Students learn about planets in school. large /LAHRJ/ [adjective] – big in size The telescope took large space photos. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a way of doing something Scientists use a method to study stars. study /STUHD-ee/ [verb] – to learn about something carefully Experts study space every day. help /HELP/ [verb] – to make something easier New…
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©Sam Lott/NASA 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。 Is a rocket fueling test done before a launch to check systems and safety? Can fuel leaks cause dangers during a rocket launch? 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。 problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with The rocket had a problem during testing. dangerous /DEYN-jer-uhs/ [adjective] – likely to cause harm or injury Hydrogen gas is dangerous. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/ [verb] – Cambridge meaning: to keep happening or doing something without stopping NASA will continue testing. necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee/…
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©New England Wildlife Center 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。 Are animals seen near homes during winter? Should an animal rescue center be called when an animal looks sick or hurt? 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。 cold /kohld/ [adjective] – having a low temperature Winter nights are cold in many places. lizard /LIZ-erd/ [noun] – a small animal with a long tail, four legs, and dry skin, usually living in warm places The lizard moved slowly across the road during the day. hospital /HOS-pi-tl/ [noun] – a place where sick or hurt…
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©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) 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 a robot can help people at home? Do you think robots will be more common in the future? 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。 startup /STAHRT-uhp/ [adjective] – describing a company that has recently begun operating The startup business opened a small office in the city. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – forward movement or improvement over time The project showed progress after the team finished the first stage. factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building where goods are made using machines The factory closed for…
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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 used a device to track sleep? Do people trust health apps? 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。 track /track /TRAK// [verb] – to follow or record something The watch tracks sleep time. curious /KYUR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – wanting to know more She feels curious about sleep. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better Good habits improve sleep. helpful /HELP-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving help The device is helpful. calm /KAHM/ [adjective] – not worried Staying calm helps sleep. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will…
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©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment 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 like learning about animals from the past? Would you be interested in exploring a cave if it was safe? 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a natural hollow place in the ground or in a rock The hikers rested inside a cave during heavy rain. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not common or not expected The town had an unusual weather pattern that surprised residents. dry /drahy/ [adjective] – having little or no water or moisture The…
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©(NASA 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 watched a movie or TV show about astronauts? Do you think working in space is dangerous? 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。 stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not changing and not getting worse The patient’s condition is stable after the treatment. operation /op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – an organized activity or process The factory stopped its operation during the holiday. assist /uh-SIST/ [verb] – to help someone do something Staff members assist customers at the information desk. pause /pawz/ [noun] – a short stop There was…
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©(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, 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 sometimes use AI to check your understanding? Do you think using AI too much can make people think less? 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。 access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the ability to use or enter something Employees were given access to online training materials. preparation /prep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of getting ready for something Good preparation helps workers perform better in meetings. incorrect /in-kuh-REKT/ [adjective] – not right or not accurate The form was returned because the information was incorrect. mistake /mi-STEYK/…
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©(AP Photo/John Locher) 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 use any smart devices at home? Have you ever used a device that did not work well? 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。 feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a part or function of a product or service The phone includes a feature that saves battery power. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys or uses goods or services The report focused on consumer safety in food products. award /uh-WAWRD/ [noun] – a prize or recognition given for a reason The film received an award…
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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 dogs can understand words people say? Have you ever learned something just by listening to others talk? 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。 difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy to do or understand The exam was difficult for many students in the class. experiment /ik-SPER-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a scientific test to discover something The scientist planned an experiment to test the new medicine. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – the outcome of an action or study The result of the survey surprised many people. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] –…
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