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 enjoy staying updated with the latest technology trends? Is Apple the most popular brand in your country when it comes to technology 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。 conference /KON-fer-uhns/ [noun] – an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally I attended a conference last week about the future of renewable energy. discuss /UHP-deyt / [UHP-deyt ] – to talk about a subject with…
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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 you familiar with the planet Saturn? Can you imagine Saturn without its rings? 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。 mostly /MOHST-lee/ [ADVERB] – mainly The weather in this region is mostly sunny throughout the year, making it a popular tourist destination. appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to start to be seen or to be present The sun began to set, and the stars started to appear in the darkening sky. dust /duhst/ [noun] – dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very…
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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 actively support the use of renewable energy sources like solar or wind power? Have you ever installed or considered installing solar panels on your property? 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。 electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc. Electricity is a form of energy that powers our homes and allows us to use appliances like lights and refrigerators. mark /mahrk/ [verb] – to indicate or signify an 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 solar power a renewable source of energy? Can solar power be used to generate electricity? 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。 solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the answer to a problem Sarah found a solution to her math problem by asking her teacher for help. advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition giving a greater chance of success Jenny’s height gave her an advantage when reaching the top shelf and getting the book she wanted. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed…
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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 been on an exciting dinner date? Do you think dinner on the edge of outer space is a good idea? 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。 revolutionary /rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – completely new and having a great effect The social media platform offered a revolutionary approach to connecting people from all around the world. mysterious /mi-STEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – strange, not known, or not understood The old abandoned house had a mysterious aura, making people curious about its history. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the increase of something in…
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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 find other planets interesting? Do you know of other planets aside from the ones 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。 discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time After years of searching, astronomers finally discovered a distant exoplanet with conditions that could potentially support life. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous owners of the house left behind a collection of vintage photographs that provide a glimpse…
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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。 Can a person’s genes influence their risk of certain diseases? Do you know what genetics 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder what time the concert starts tonight. certain /SUR-tn/ [determiner] – particular but not named or described My friend has a certain talent for playing the piano, but she’s still practicing to get better. education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college,…
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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 watch weather forecasts? Do you think the weather and climate forecasts that we now have are accurate? 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。 frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often The most frequent cause of hospitalization among Americans is heart disease. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and warm temperatures for tomorrow. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very helpful or important Sarah’s mentor provided her…
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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 worn Fitbits or smartwatches? Do you think wearable devices could be useful in other areas of our lives? 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。 device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The technician handed me a specialized device to measure the temperature of the room accurately. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect several things, often from different places or people We will gather all the necessary materials before starting the art project. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set…
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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。 Can AI replicate human creativity and imagination? Is it possible for AI to replace the social interactions and emotional intelligence required for some jobs? 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。 replace /ri-PLEYS/ [verb] – to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else My sister had to replace her broken pencil with a new one during the exam. profession /pruh-FESH-uhn / [noun] – any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that…
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