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 already had therapy? Do you like to be near blue spaces? 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。 organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group whose members work together for a shared purpose in a continuing way The organization has launched a campaign to raise $150,000. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something I think we should try again using a different method. illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a disease of the body or mind The doctor diagnosed the illness as pneumonia. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb ] –…
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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。 Did you like reading books when you were a child? What was your favorite book when you were a child? 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。 success /suhk-SES/ [noun] – the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for The movie was a great success. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things This painting is typical of his work. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns / [noun] – something that happens to you that affects how you feel The best 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。 Do you think you use too much water? What do you use water for? 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。 engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles My brother is studying to be an engineer. pipe /pahyp/ [noun] – a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another Could you check if there are any leaks in the pipe? develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] –…
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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 eat meat? Are you a vegan? 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。 pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste Pollution poses a great threat to our existence. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill Our sales technique needs polishing up. experiment /ik-SPER-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true The experiment confirmed my theory. climate /KLAHY-mit/ [noun] – the general weather…
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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 want to discover the underwater world’s secrets? Have you already watched the movie Titanic? 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。 explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) We must explore all the possibilities. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something He was in town to promote his new books. take place /teyk pleys/ [idiom] – to happen When does the ceremony take place? opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible 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。 How often do you use the Internet? Can you live without being digitally connected to the world? 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。 ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something He has the ability to do this job well. cab /kab/ [noun] – a taxi I’ll call you a cab. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something We…
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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。 What is your favorite app? Is technology important for you? 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。 facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens A new sports facility is being built in the city. website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun] – a place on the Internet with one or more pages of information about a subject To learn more, go to our website. communicate /kuh-MYOO-ni-keyt/ [verb] – to share information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals Animals use different ways…
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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 use solar energy at home? Does your car use a lot of fuel? 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。 fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned The car consumes a lot of fuel. incorrect /in-kuh-REKT/ [in-kuh-REKT] – not correct or not true The information you gave us was incorrect. based on /beyst on/ [phrasal verb] – to use information to support or prove an opinion or belief The novel is based on a true story. technology…
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© APPLE via BBC News 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。 When was the last time you bought a smartphone? What do you like the most about your smartphone? 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。 aim /eym/ [verb] – to point or direct a weapon or other object toward someone or something The hunter aimed at the boar. several /SEV-er-uhl/ [adjective] – some; an amount that is not exact but is fewer than many I was welcomed by several people. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used The box office has available…
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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 binge-watch? Who is your favorite movie character? 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。 season /SEE-zuhn/ [noun] – one of several series of television programs with the same title and the same characters The third season of my favorite series will be shown tonight. enjoyable /en-JOI-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – An enjoyable event or experience gives you pleasure I always try to make my lessons enjoyable. continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/ [verb] – to keep happening, existing, or doing something, or to cause something or someone to do this Do you want to…
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