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。 Is farming sustainable? Do farmers face challenges when trying to adopt sustainable practices? 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。 agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the science or practice of farming Farmers work in agriculture to grow food. climate change /KlAHY-mit cheynj/ [noun] – changes in the world’s weather, in particular the fact that it is believed to be getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. food security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – having…
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©Michael Frachetti/Handout via REUTERS 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 the Silk Road? Have you ever visited a historical site? 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。 apart /uh-PAHRT/ [adverb] – separated by a distance or by time The two houses stood apart from each other by a wide garden. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adjective] – to be probable or expected It is likely that it will rain tomorrow based on the weather forecast. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – a large area of land, especially in relation to its appearance The landscape was breathtaking,…
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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 there are unknown creatures living in the ocean? Is it important to discover new species in the ocean? 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。 depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something The depth of the swimming pool is measured in meters. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or 1.6 kilometres The city is located ten miles from the coast. giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – extremely large The giant tree in the park…
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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 phases of the moon? Does the supermoon differ from other phases 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。 opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something She had an opportunity to join the team. sighting /SAI-tuhng/ [noun] – the action of seeing someone or something, typically something unusual or rare We had a sighting of a rare bird today. large /lahrj/ [adjective] – of considerable size, extent, or capacity They have a large dog 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 you know what La Niña is? Could you share one of the common signs of La Niña that you’re familiar with? 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。 chance /chans/ [noun] – the possibility of something happening There is a good chance of rain tomorrow. likely /LAHYK-lee / [adverb] – probably; in all likelihood It will likely rain tomorrow afternoon. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The cold weather can affect your health. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – existing in nature, not made or caused by…
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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 what a meteorite is? Have you ever visited a planetarium or space museum? 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – harm or injury The storm caused significant damage to the buildings in the area. model /MAH-dl/ [verb] – to represent or simulate something, often for analysis or demonstration The architect decided to model the new building in 3D software. strike /strahyk/ [verb] – to hit or collide with something The lightning struck the tree during the storm. note /noht/ [verb] – to observe…
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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。 Does a cave on the moon look like a cave on Earth? Are scientists interested in studying caves on 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。 cave /keyv/ [noun] – a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, or underground The hikers found a cave and rested inside to avoid the rain. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find something or someone for the first time The children discovered a hidden path in the forest while playing. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential…
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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 all birds have the ability to fly? Do you think birds play an important role in maintaining 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。 sailor /SEY-ler/ [noun] – a person whose job is to work on a ship or boat The sailors were excited to reach the next port after months at sea. hunting /HUHN-ting/ [noun] – chasing and killing an animal or bird for food, sport, or profit Many people in rural areas rely on hunting to provide food for their families. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] –…
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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。 Does Earth’s moon affect our planet in specific ways? Do other planets have moons? 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。 prepare /pri-PAIR/ [verb] – to make something or someone ready for something I will prepare my bag for school. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time, but not exactly that number or time The train arrives in approximately ten minutes. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] – to think that something is true or real I believe in fairytales and magic. layer /LEY-er/ [noun] – a level of…
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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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