Tag Archive: science & technology – beginner

©NASA/ESA/CSA/Joseph Olmsted (STScI) 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 ‘exoplanet’ before? Do you know what makes exoplanets different from regular planets? 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。 condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the particular state that something or someone is in The old house was in poor condition, with peeling paint and a leaking roof. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to consider a person or thing as related in some way to something else I am connected to this phone. atmosphere /AT-muhs-feer/ [noun] – a mixture of gases that surrounds any…
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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。 Are there benefits of indoor gardening? Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems? 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。 dweller /DWEL-er / [noun] – a person or animal that lives in a particular place The city dweller enjoyed the hustle and bustle of urban life. improvement /im-PROOV-muhnt / [noun] – the act of making something better or the state of being made better The student showed continuous improvement in his grades. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The…
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©U.S. Sergei Krasinski/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。 Do you think dinosaurs lived a long time ago? Have you ever heard about Tyrannosaurus rex 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。 discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions We had a lively discussion about our favorite books in the book club. argument /AHR-gyuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing There was an argument between the students about the best way to solve the math problem. suggest…
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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 a predator is? Can you name one predator you know? 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。 period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun] – a fixed time during the life of a person or in history The Renaissance was a fascinating period in history, marked by a flourishing of art, science, and culture. suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to propose an idea or convey something indirectly The data seems to suggest that exercise improves mental health. attack /uh-TAK/ [verb] – to try to hurt or defeat using violence The fierce…
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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 a “heatwave” different from regular warm weather? Have you personally experienced or heard about any news stories related to heatwaves? 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。 respected /ruh-SPEK-tuhd/ [adjective] – admired or held in high esteem by others The professor is highly respected for her contributions to the field of science. coast /kohst/ [noun] – the area where the land meets the sea or ocean We decided to spend our vacation on the coast to enjoy the sun and the sea. urgently /UR-juhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way…
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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 of sea stars before? Do you know anything about the genetic makeup of sea stars? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj / [verb] – to present tasks to someone that need great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully She decided to challenge herself by taking on a new and demanding project at work. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process in which someone or something grows, changes, and becomes more advanced The growth and change of a small plant into a…
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©Mercedes-Benz AG 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 electric concept cars run on electricity? Do you think electric concept cars produce harmful emissions like traditional cars? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make goods or services available to be bought for the first time The company plans to introduce its innovative electric scooter to the market next month, making it available for purchase for the first time. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do a job, task, or duty The mechanic will perform a thorough inspection of the car’s engine…
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©Nick Upton/Alamy 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 forest or woodland area? Are you familiar with any initiatives or efforts aimed at preserving or restoring forests in your region or globally? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity The forensic expert meticulously examined the evidence to determine the cause of the fire. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort…
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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 land formed in different geographical locations around the world through various processes? Have you ever heard of or seen a newly formed island? 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。 appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to become visible or noticeable; to come into existence The magician made a rabbit appear out of his hat. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – existing in or produced by nature; not made or caused by humans Fresh fruits are a natural source of vitamins. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have knowledge or skill resulting from doing…
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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 some animals have stripes on their bodies? Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? 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。 scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik / [adjective] – relating to or based on the methods and principles of science The scientific method is used to conduct experiments and gather data. stripe /strahyp/ [noun] – long, narrow bands of color or texture that are different from the surrounding areas Tigers have distinctive stripes on their bodies that help them blend into tall grass. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or…
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