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 ever visited a museum with animal specimens? Do you think snakes are important for science? 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。 university /yoo-nuh-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – a place where people study for degrees and academic research is done She studies at a big university. museum /myoo-ZEE-uhm/ [noun] – a building where people can see important objects We visited the art museum today. donation /doh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – money or objects given to help They made a donation to the school. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects gathered…
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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 space exploration can help us learn more about life on Earth? Would you be excited to see a rock that came from an asteroid? 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。 dust /duhst/ [noun] – fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt or sand, that can be carried in the air The workers collected samples of dust from the ancient ruins to analyze its composition. rock /rok/ [noun] – solid mineral material found in nature, usually forming part of the Earth’s surface The geologists studied rocks…
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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。 If an animal’s environment changes, do you think all of them can survive? Have you ever thought about why some animals get sick more easily than others? 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。 disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness or disorder that affects a person, animal, or plant Many farmers are worried because a new disease is spreading among their crops. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people (or organisms) born and living at about the same time, or the process of passing traits from parents to offspring The…
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©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms 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 a rare flower bloom in real life? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – unusual and not happening often She found a rare coin in the garden. bloom /bloom/ [verb] – to produce flowers, or (of a flower) to open or be open The roses will bloom in spring. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – from a specific place originally This bird is native to Japan. similar…
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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 about renewable energy sources like solar and wind? Is renewable energy important for the environment? 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。 renewable /ruh-NOO-uh-bl/ [adjective] – a resource or energy that can be replaced naturally and is not depleted when used Solar power is a type of renewable energy. emit /ih-MIT/ [verb] – to release or send out something, such as light, heat, or gas Factories emit smoke into the air. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do better than or go beyond something She worked hard to…
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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 something unusual in the sky, like a shooting star or a bright light? Would you enjoy learning about where objects from space come from? 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。 footage /FOOT-ij/ [noun] – recorded video or film of an event or scene The news channel aired rare footage of a snowstorm blanketing the entire city. dust /duhst/ [noun] – fine particle of dirt or other substances that settle on surfaces The sunlight streaming through the window highlighted the fine dust on the old bookshelf….
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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 about any scientific research conducted in challenging locations like rocky terrains? Is accessibility important in scientific research? 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。 accessible /AK-ses-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easier to approach, use, or participate in The park added ramps to make it accessible to everyone. disability /dis-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition that limits a person’s physical or mental abilities His disability made climbing stairs difficult. inclusivity /in-kloo-SI-vuh-tee/ [noun] – the practice of including people from all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives The school promotes inclusivity by celebrating diverse…
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©(Michael Pittman 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。 Do you think art is important for understanding history? Are you interested in learning about ancient life? 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。 hidden /HID-n/ [adjective] – not visible or easily seen; concealed Researchers discovered hidden fossils beneath layers of volcanic ash. forearm /FAWR-ahrm/ [noun] – the lower part of the arm, between the wrist and the elbow The artist painted intricate designs on the model’s forearms for the fashion show. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated…
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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 exploring space is exciting? Would you prefer to travel to the moon or Mars? 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。 pause /pawz/ [verb] – to stop temporarily The teacher paused the movie to explain the difficult scene. tube /toob/ [noun] – a cylindrical container The artist used tubes of paint to create a vibrant masterpiece. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense The new system was more efficient in processing customer orders. instance /IN-stuhns/ [noun] – an example or occurrence…
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©Michel Roggo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo 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 river, lake, or wetland? Have you ever heard of any efforts to protect lakes or rivers 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – having important or dangerous consequences; not light or playful He made a serious mistake by forgetting the deadline. main /meyn/ [adjective] – most important or central The main reason for the delay was the heavy snow. urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – requiring immediate action or attention The team was given an…
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