Tag Archive: science & technology – beginner

SpaceX marks breakthrough as Starship booster is captured by mechanical arms in landmark test flight

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©Anadolu via Getty Images 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 watched a rocket test flight? Are safety measures such as emergency protocols important during a rocket test flight? 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。 rocket /ROK-it/ [noun] – a device that is propelled into the air or space by the force of gases produced by burning fuel The rocket flew high into the sky. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult His first attempt at baking was very tasty. failure /FEYL-yer/ [noun] – the fact…
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Scientists reveal detailed map of fruit fly brain

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 or seen a fruit fly? Is it common to see fruit flies in your country? 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous owner of the car took good care of it. advanced /ad-VANST/ [adjective] – far on or ahead in development or progress; sophisticated The advanced technology in the new phone is impressive. arrangement /uh-REYNJ-muhnt/ [noun] – the action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged The arrangement of flowers…
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James Webb Space Telescope discovers carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Charon

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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 the main chemical substances found on the moon’s surface? Are scientists interested in studying the chemical composition of the moon? 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。 key /kee/ [adjective] – important or significant A key player was missing from the soccer team. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [verb] – to happen or exist because something else has happened Not getting enough sleep can result in feeling tired all day. knowledge /NOL-ij/ [noun] – understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study She has…
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Ex-Shell VP Cindy Taff leads geothermal energy expansion

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©AP Photo/Eric Gay 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。 Does clean energy refer to energy sources that do not pollute the environment? Are people generally interested in using clean energy for environmental reasons? 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。 path /path/ [noun] – symbolizes what someone takes in his or her career After years in traditional energy, she wanted to explore a new path in renewable energy. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone Teachers encourage students to ask questions in class. join /join/ [verb] – to get involved in…
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Meta unveils advanced virtual reality headset and smart glasses at Menlo Park Event

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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。 Which types of product features are most important to highlight in a presentation: price, functionality, design, or customer testimonials? Which methods do you think are most effective for engaging an audience during a presentation: visual aids, interactive activities, storytelling, or Q&A sessions? 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。 introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first time The teacher will introduce new rules in class tomorrow. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a distinctive attribute or aspect of something The movie has a…
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Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission

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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 the idea of traveling to space exciting to you? Would you like to be on a space mission? 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。 billionaire /bil-yuh-NAIR/ [noun] – a person who has a lot of money, especially one who has more than a billion dollars The billionaire donated money to build schools. safely /SEYF-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not dangerous or likely to cause harm The cat climbed down the tree safely. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another…
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Testimony reveals malfunction of Titan submersible before dive

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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 intrigued by the Titanic? Have you ever seen 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。 wreck /rek/ [noun] – the remains of something that has been destroyed or severely damaged, often referring to ships The divers explored the wreck of the old cargo ship that sank decades ago. dive /dahyv/ [noun] – a descent into water, often for exploration or research The team prepared for their dive into the coral reef to study marine life. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a raised surface or…
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State Department launches Online Passport Renewal System

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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 you renew government IDs online? Is specific information required to renew a government ID online? 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。 citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who lives in a particular place and has the rights and protection of that place Every citizen must follow the country’s laws. expire /ik-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] – to come to an end; to finish The milk will expire next week. processing /PROS-es-ing/ [noun] – the action of doing something in a series of steps The processing of the food takes a long…
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Scientists transport endangered corals to Texas for ongoing research

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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 corals in person? Have you heard of coral bleaching 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。 effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – a determined attempt to achieve something The company’s effort to reduce waste was successful. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the act of moving something from one place to another The transport of goods across the country is done by trucks and trains. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep something or someone safe from harm or damage The new law aims to protect endangered species. involve /in-VOLV/…
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California enacts laws to protect actors from AI misuse

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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 the role of artificial intelligence in the film industry? Have you seen examples where technology, like CGI or motion capture, has been used to create characters in movies? 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。 term /turm/ [noun] – refers to the specific conditions or clauses outlined in a contract The terms of the agreement were not clear about how the image would be used. replica /REP-li-kuh/ [noun] – an exact copy of something She bought a replica of the famous statue. fear /feer/ [noun] –…
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