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。 Can you name any significant achievements or events in space exploration history? Have you heard about any recent developments or advancements in space technology or missions? 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。 test /test/ [verb] – to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present in it The scientist conducted an experiment to test her hypothesis. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – existing or occurring before in time or order I read the previous chapter of the book…
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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 enjoy eating seafood? Have you ever considered where the seafood you eat comes from? 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。 wild /wahyld/ [noun] – natural, uncultivated regions or conditions, especially as the habitat of wild animals The explorer ventured deep into the wild, hoping to encounter rare species of animals. grow /groh/ [verb] – to increase in size or quantity; to develop or expand The small plant will grow into a large tree in a few years. go up /goh uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to increase or…
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©Jaume Pellicer/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 or known about the term “genome”? Do you believe there is a relationship between an organism’s genetic material and its physical 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。 previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else The previous owner of the house had renovated the kitchen. height /hahyt/ [noun] – the distance from the top to the bottom of something The height of the skyscraper is impressive, reaching over 1,000 feet. energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – 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。 Do you know something about orangutans? Can studying orangutans benefit humans? 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。 heal /heel/ [verb] – to become healthy again; to make someone or something healthy again After taking medicine, her wound started to heal quickly. bandage /BAN-dij/ [noun] – a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound She wrapped the bandage tightly around her sprained ankle. common /KOM-uhn / [adjective] – happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places Birds are common visitors to our garden. history /HIS-tuh-ree/…
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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 habitat and behavior of cockroaches? Do you think cockroaches might impact human health and well-being? 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。 human /HYOO-muh/ [noun] – a person or people Every human has the right to live in peace and safety. soldier /SOHL-jer / [noun] – a person who is in an army and wears its uniform, especially someone who fights when there is a war The soldier stood guard at the entrance to the military base. indoors /in-DAWRZ/ [adverb] – in or into a…
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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 about “gene editing”? Do you agree that technology can make crops healthier and stronger? 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。 firm /furm/ [noun] – a business or company The law firm hired three new attorneys to handle the increasing number of cases. crop /krop/ [noun] – the produce of cultivated plants, such as grain, vegetables, or fruit, harvested during a particular season or year The farmer was pleased with the bountiful crop of apples this year, which surpassed last year’s harvest. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] –…
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©REUTERS/Artorn Pookasook/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 heard about any recent developments in vehicle technology? Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle? 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。 truck /truhk/ [noun] – a motor vehicle designed for carrying goods and materials The delivery company bought a new truck to handle the increased volume of shipments. sales /seyl/ [noun] – the number of items sold The company experienced a surge in sales after launching their new product. rising /RAHY-zing / [adjective] – increasing in power, influence, or popularity The rising cost…
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©Thomas Turner, UC Santa Barbara 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。 What is your favorite sea creature? What rare species do you know of? 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。 intern /IN-turn/ [noun] – a student or recent graduate working as a trainee in a particular profession or organization Sarah worked as an intern at the hospital last summer. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not habitually or commonly occurring or done It’s unusual to see snow in this area during spring. creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] – a living being, especially an animal The forest is…
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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 hurricane is? Can you think of any recent or historical hurricanes that have made headlines? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – someone who has a particular skill or knows a lot about a particular subject Sarah is an expert in gardening and can answer all your questions about plants. storm /stawrm/ [noun] – a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow We had to cancel our picnic because of the approaching storm. El Nino…
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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 solar storm is? Can a solar storm be predicted? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee / [adverb] – almost, not quite I’ve nearly finished my homework; I just need a few more minutes. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – not normal, uncommon It’s unusual to see snow in this part of the country. further /FUR-ther/ [adverb ] – to a greater degree or extent; additionally Please move further down the line to make space for others. fortunately /FAWR-chuh-nit-lee / [adverb] – by good fortune;…
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