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 often visit museums when you travel to new places? Have you visited a historical museum 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。 access /AK-ses / [noun] – the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person The hotel had restricted access to the rooftop pool, allowing only guests with key cards to enter. exhibition /ek-suh-BISH-uhn/ [ek-suh-BISH-uhn] – an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, a situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality to the public,…
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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 Titanic? Would you be interested to know what happened the night it sank? 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。 technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill The basketball player’s shooting technique was flawless, allowing him to score consistently from any position on the court. disturb /dih-STURB/ [dih-STURB] – to move or change something from its usual position or arrangement The wind disturbed the sand, creating ripples on the surface of the beach. data /DEY-tuh/ [noun] – information, especially…
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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 enjoy using mobile devices? Do you think people with disabilities struggle to use mobile devices? 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。 user /YOO-zer / [noun] – someone who uses a product, machine, or service The user logged into their account to access the online platform. security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [si-KYOOR-i-tee] – the protection of information against being stolen or used wrongly or illegally The password should be strong and unique to enhance the security of your online accounts. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or…
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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 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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