Tag Archive: science & technology – beginner

©Scott Reid/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。 Do you think early forms of life often significantly evolve over time? Are you interested in learning about ancient mammals? 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。 desert /DEZ-ert/ [noun] – an area, often covered with sand or rocks, where there is very little rain and not many plants Cacti and camels are adapted to survive in the harsh conditions of the desert. rainy /REY-nee/ [adjective] – raining a lot Last week was unusually rainy, with showers almost every day. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – a simple…
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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 have a pet? Would you say that owning a pet is very challenging? 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。 stressful /STRES-fuhl/ [adjective] – making you feel worried and nervous The exam period was very stressful for all the students. accurate /AK-yer-it/ [adjective] – correct, exact, and without any mistakes The weather forecast for today was accurate, predicting sunshine all day. owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something The owner of the restaurant greeted all the customers warmly. hope /hohp/ [verb] – to want something to happen…
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©Rodrigo Temp Muller/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 seen a crocodile in person? Are you interested in studying prehistoric 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。 ago /uh-GOH/ [adverb] – back in time from the present She visited the museum two weeks ago. length /lengkth/ [noun] – the measurement of something from end to end or along its longest side Please measure the length of the table before buying a tablecloth. branch /branch/ [noun] – a division or part of a larger group, especially a family, connected 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 animals change over time to better survive in their environments? Do some species survive while others go extinct? 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。 likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adverb] – probably She will likely arrive before noon. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – large farm animals kept for their meat or milk The farmer raised cattle for beef production. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people living together in a community; organized human life Our society values education and hard work. history /HIS-tree/ [noun] – the study of past events, particularly…
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©Curtin University/Gabriel Ugueto/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。 Are you interested in learning about ancient or prehistoric times? Have you heard of any discoveries that show how ancient seas and environments were different from 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。 powerful /POU-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having great strength, force, or ability The lion’s roar was powerful enough to be heard from miles away. reptile /REP-tahyl/ [noun] – animals with dry, scaly skin that lay eggs on land and breathe air Learning about reptiles in school, we discovered that they all breathe air…
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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 the bird flu is? Can it infect other species? 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] – not occurring very often; uncommon It’s rare to find such an exotic bird in this region. virus /VAHY-ruhs/ [noun] – a tiny infectious agent that replicates inside the living cells of organisms The flu virus spread quickly through the school, causing many students to fall ill. serious /SEER-ee-us/ [adjective] – significant, severe, or potentially dangerous The company faced serious financial difficulties after losing its biggest client….
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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 be a space tourist? Do you think space tourists’ experiences are similar to those of professional astronauts? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – to have something happen to you; to feel or be affected by something She will experience the thrill of space travel next year. physical /FIZ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the body The physical changes from space travel usually go away after returning to Earth. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully, especially to learn something Scientists observe how…
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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 watched a documentary about elephants? How would you describe elephants in one word? 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。 form /fawrm/ [noun] – a particular way or manner in which something exists, appears, or is expressed The artist experimented with various forms of expression in her artwork. program /PROH-gram/ [noun] – a series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation She installed a new program on her computer for editing photos. direct /dih-REKT/ [verb] – to aim,…
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©Olivier Bonin/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/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。 Are you interested in exploring the mysteries of the cosmos and understanding the universe’s phenomena? Do you think it’s worth spending a lot of money on space exploration? 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。 space /speys/ [noun] – the empty area outside Earth’s atmosphere, where the planets and the stars are Astronauts travel through space to reach other planets. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a gathering of various items or pieces of information The museum has a vast collection of ancient artifacts from…
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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。 When you hear the term “Artificial Intelligence,” do you think of advanced technology? What is the best AI feature 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。 addition /uh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the action or process of adding something to something else I made an addition to my collection of stamps yesterday. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – a public or formal notice, especially one that announces something The principal made an announcement about the upcoming school trip. go down /goh doun/ [phrasal verb] – to decrease or become lower in level,…
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