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。 Have you heard about virtual influencers before? Have you ever followed a virtual influencer on social media? 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。 trend /trend/ [noun] – a new development in clothing, makeup, etc. The trend of online shopping has become increasingly popular during the pandemic. audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the (number of) people watching or listening to a particular television or radio program, reading a particular book, or visiting a particular website The new TV show has a huge audience, with millions of people tuning in to watch…
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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 seen seaweed before? Do you know the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels? 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。 traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing During the Lunar New Year, many families in Asia celebrate with traditional foods and customs. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary To pass the test, you will require a pencil and an…
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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。 Has space exploration helped us learn about our planet? Is it fun to learn 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。 mention /MEN-shuhn/ [verb] – to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words During the science class, the teacher mentioned that plants need sunlight to grow. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect She is known for being a reliable and trustworthy…
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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 used vinegar as a cleaning agent? Do you find vinegar effective in removing tough stains? 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。 take up /teyk uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to fill an amount of space or time My new hobby of painting has taken up most of my free time lately. hide /hahyd/ [verb] – to put something or someone in a place where that thing or person cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found My little…
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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 accidentally burned food? Is it safe to eat food that has been burned? 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。 burned /burned/ [adjective] – destroyed, damaged, or injured by heat or fire. The burned toast had a black color and tasted bitter. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The teacher warned the students not to be late for the exam tomorrow. cancer /KAN-ser/ [noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body…
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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 like robots? What kind of robot would you like to have? 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。 grocery /GROH-suh-ree/ [adjective] – relating to the food that you buy in a store We need to go grocery shopping today. least /leest/ [adverb] – less than anything or anyone else; the smallest amount or number I like the yellow one the least of all. doubt /dout/ [noun] – (a feeling of) not being certain about something, especially about how good or true it is This letter resolved all our…
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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 heard of an artificial heart before? Do you think artificial hearts will become more widely used 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。 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 old notebook was broken, so I had to replace it with a new one before the school year started. temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – not lasting or needed for very long I’m living in a temporary apartment…
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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。 How many languages do you speak? Do you want to learn more languages? 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。 common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people It’s common to see people walking their dogs in the park. wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, 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 people ever tell you that you’re not clean enough? Does a messy or unorganized space make you feel stressed or overwhelmed? 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。 strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey My parents are very strict about my bedtime, so I have to go to bed early every night. messy /MES-ee / [adjective] – not tidy My little sister’s room is always so messy that you can barely…
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