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 Tesla? Do you think automated vehicles can reduce the risk of human error in driving? 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。 gallon /GAL-uhn/ [noun] – a unit of measurement for liquid capacity The tank can hold up to 50 gallons of water. put out /poot out/ [phrasal verb] – to make something such as a fire or cigarette stop burning They quickly put out the candles before leaving the house. crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident involving a vehicle, usually a serious one in which…
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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 astronauts or mission control teams have a specific protocol for responding when a spacecraft experiences a serious technical problem? Are technical issues in spacecraft more challenging to resolve than problems on Earth? 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。 risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving the possibility of something bad happening The climb was risky due to the slippery rocks. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry He gave a technical explanation of how the machine works. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] – the…
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©NASA 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 know what space rovers are? Have you ever climbed a big mountain or a tall wall 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。 planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of rock and metal, such as Earth, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star Earth is the third planet from the Sun. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time Dinosaurs lived in an ancient time, millions…
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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 journalism in society? Are you familiar with some common tools or technologies used by journalists today? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS / [verb] – to make something known or officially inform people The teacher will announce the winner today. assist /uh-SIST/ [verb] – to help someone with something Can you assist me with this math problem? difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy; hard to do or understand This puzzle is very difficult to solve. collaborate /kuh-LAB-uh-reyt/ [verb] – 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。 Are volcanoes dangerous to people living nearby? Can scientists predict when a volcano will erupt? 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。 ash cloud /ash kloud / [noun phrase] – a cloud of ash created by volcanic eruptions, which can spread over large areas The ash cloud covered the city for days. kilometer /ki-LOM-i-ter/ [noun ] – a unit of measurement equal to 1,000 meters The park is five kilometers from my house. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that something planned will not happen They had to cancel the…
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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 or seen Stonehenge? Can you name one famous ancient monument or structure 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。 mystery /MIS-tuh-ree/ [noun] – something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains a mystery. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper The author published her first novel last year. dig /dig/…
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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 heard of or seen a lungfish? Are you interested in learning about genetics? 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。 according to /uh-KAWR-ding too/ [preposition] – as stated or reported by someone or something According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow. section /SEK-shuhn/ [noun] – one of the parts that something is divided into We visited different sections of the museum. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] – to direct, manage, or regulate the behavior or operation of something She tried to control her excitement during the speech. breathe…
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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。 Would you feel frustrated if you ended up staying in a certain place longer than you intended? Do people face challenges if they have to extend their stay unexpectedly? 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。 postpone /pohst-POHN/ [verb] – to delay an event or action to a later time The teacher decided to postpone the test until next week. test /test / [verb] – to take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something The engineers will test the software to ensure its performance. worn out /WAWRN-OUT/…
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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。 Could technical issues with their spacecraft cause astronauts to become stranded in space? Is it important for astronauts to stay calm during emergencies in 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。 return /ri-TURN/ [verb] – to go back to a place after being away We hope the astronauts will return to Earth soon. capsule /KAP-suhl/ [noun] – a small container or a space vehicle designed to carry people or things The astronaut entered the space capsule for the mission. last /last/ [verb] – to continue for a period of…
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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 an endangered species before? Have you ever seen the impacts that a disaster had on nature, especially animals? 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。 salmon /SAM-uhn/ [noun] – a medium-sized fish with pink flesh that lives in the sea but swims up rivers to lay its eggs The chef cooked a fresh salmon for dinner. efforts /EF-erts/ [noun] – the physical or mental energy that you need to do something We appreciate your efforts in cleaning the park. though /thoh/ [conjunction] – despite the fact…
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