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 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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©Blue Origin 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 the moon or stars at night? Do you know what a solar eclipse is? 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。 distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – Meaning: far away The moon looks distant at night. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common Blue moons are rare. noticeable /NOH-tuh-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to see or notice The planets were noticeable in the sky. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – slow and careful, not sudden The team made steady progress. reliable /ri-ˈLAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – can be trusted This…
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©(Blue Origin 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 space or rocket video? Do you find space travel interesting? 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。 historic /hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – important in history The city held a historic meeting to change local laws. wheelchair /WEEL-chair/ [noun] – a chair with wheels used for mobility by a person who cannot walk The airport provided a wheelchair for passengers who needed mobility support. accident /AK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an unexpected event that causes harm The road was closed after a traffic accident. pilot…
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©AP Photo/Abbie Parr 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 of CES before? What machines help people today? 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。 smart /SMAHRT/ [adjective] – using technology A smart device saves time. clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to understand The plan is clear. safe /SEYF/ [adjective] – not dangerous Airports must stay safe. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – time after now The future looks exciting. useful /YOOS-fuhl/ [adjective] – helping someone Robots are useful at airports. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation….
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©(AP Photo/Mark Baker) 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 living in a very cold place would be difficult? Do you think studying nature can help protect 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。 absorb /ab-ZAWRB/ [verb] – to take in or soak up something The forest can absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – the layer of gases surrounding the Earth Smoke from factories can affect the atmosphere over large cities. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a regular or repeated way something happens Scientists studied weather patterns…
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©AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, 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 science projects been discussed in your school or community? Have any development plans caused concern 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to become larger in amount or number Prices can increase during holidays. disturb /di-STURB/ [verb] – to interrupt or make something stop Loud sounds can disturb someone sleeping. change /verb/ [CHEYNJ] – to make or become different New rules can change how people work. block /verb/ [to stop something from passing] – A tall building can…
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©NASA/LASP/CU Boulder 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 heard any space stories before? Have you seen problems with machines before? 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。 locate /LOH-kayt/ [verb] – to find the position of something The team tried to locate the problem. confirm /kun-FERM/ [verb] – to say that something is true NASA must confirm the spacecraft’s condition. maintain /mayn-TAYN/ [verb] – to continue something without stopping NASA wants to maintain the signal. disrupt /dis-RUPT/ [verb] – to interrupt something Solar activity can disrupt signals. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to…
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