1. device | /dih-VAHYS/ |
-a thing made for a particular purpose | |
This device began malfunctioning yesterday. | |
2. contract | /kuhn-TRAKT/ |
-to draw together or into smaller compass | |
Cramps happen when muscles continuously contract. | |
3. insert | /n-SURT/ |
-to put or place in | |
To start the game, a player must insert two coins into the coin slot. | |
4. emphasize | /EM-fuh-sahyz/ |
-to give emphasis to; lay stress upon | |
The coach emphasized the importance of consistent practice. | |
5. procedure | /pruh-SEE-jer/ |
-a particular course or mode of action. | |
The patient agreed to undergo a medical procedure. |
According to scientists, jellyfish are unique creatures as they navigate underwater by contracting their muscles. As part of the study, a 2-centimeter long electronic device was inserted into a moon jellyfish. The device prompted the jellyfish to move three times than usual. The researchers emphasized that the creature did not manifest any stress reactions despite undergoing the procedure. In fact, the jellyfish swam around normally when the device was uninstalled.
After the initial step’s success, the team is looking into controlling where the jellyfish travel. Developing sensors that could function even in the deeper parts of the ocean is one of their options. Bionic jellyfish are expected to perform deep dives, observe natural phenomena, and look out for signs of climate change underwater.
1. | How did the scientist make the jellyfish stronger and faster? |
2. | According to scientists, how do jellyfish move through water? |
3. | How did the jellyfish behave after the device was removed from its body? |
1. | What are your thoughts on bionic jellyfish? |
2. | Can you think of any dangers this study may bring about? |
3. | Do you think their next step will be as successful as the first one? |
4. | Do you think it is acceptable to implant electronic devices in animals? |
5. | In what other ways can we learn more about marine life? |
Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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GOOD | 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる | ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる | 習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる |
FAIR |
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある | たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある |
POOR |
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要である | 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる | 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい |