Tag Archive: science & technology
admin
2022年1月13日
©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage 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 are some popular word games in your country? Do you enjoy solving puzzles? 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。 solve /solve/ [verb] – to find an answer to a problem Ben helped me to solve the word problem. challenging /CHAL-in-jing / [adjective] – difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination Ronald finds his homework challenging. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen Sheena always encourages me to join…
Read more
admin
2022年1月13日
©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage Beginner Intermediate Expert
admin
2022年1月13日
©Josh Wardle via powerlanguage Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brainchild /BREYN-chahyld / [noun] – an original idea, plan, or invention Coca-Cola was the brainchild of Mr. Robinson. avid /AV-id/ [adjective] – extremely eager or interested Laura is an avid manga reader. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by They try to minimize their expenses amid rising food prices. chaotic /key-OT-ik/ [adjective] – in a state of chaos They lived during a chaotic time. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time It took a…
Read more
admin
2021年12月18日
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 like honey? What superfood do you know? 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。 advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a good feature that makes something better than similar things Flexible working hours have advantages for both employers and employees. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision Have you considered what you’ll do if you aren’t hired? publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book,…
Read more
admin
2021年12月18日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. combat /KOM-bat/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing I have to combat the want to eat chocolate all the time. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uhn-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition When preparing meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value. plethora /PLETH-er-uh / [noun] – a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with There’s a plethora of books available regarding the universe. tolerance /TOL-er-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to deal with something unpleasant or annoying,…
Read more
admin
2021年12月18日
Beginner Intermediate Expert
admin
2021年12月18日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you put honey in your tea? Why or why not? What are the health benefits of honey? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. functional /FUHNGK-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive Our furniture isn’t very expensive, but it is functional. boost /boost/ [verb] – to improve or increase something Eating healthy food boosts the immune system. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body To limit the danger of infection, wrap the wound in a…
Read more
admin
2021年12月12日
©University of Georgia 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 seen a wild animal? Do you think you are friendly to 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals of a particular type or group who live in one country, area, or place The elephant population is declining. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [noun] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The scientists finally discovered a cure for the disease. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause harm You…
Read more
admin
2021年12月12日
©University of Georgia Beginner Intermediate Expert
admin
2021年12月12日
©University of Georgia Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animal best represents your character? Please explain. What particular animals have become famous in your country for some special skill or accomplishment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abandoned /uh-BAN-duhnd/ [adjective] – left in a particular place or condition, usually forever The abandoned building is said to be haunted. calamity /kuh-LAM-i-tee/ [noun] – a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering That earthquake was the worst calamity in the country’s history. discharge /dis-CHAHRJ/ [verb] – to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas…
Read more