英検Pre-2級ボキャブラリー

ボキャブラリー　レッスン107

パート1:ボキャブラリー

1. electric adjective [ih-lek-trik]

operated by electricity, using or producing electrical power

◼ Example: I prefer using an electric toothbrush over a manual one.

2. the point is (that) phrase [thuh point is (that)]

used to emphasize or clarify the main idea or purpose of a statement

◼ Example: The point is that we need to work together to solve this problem.

3. agency noun [ey-juhn-see]

an organization or company that provides specific services or represents others

◼ Example: I booked my flight through a travel agency.

4. take care of phrase [teyk kair uhv]

to be responsible for someone or something's well-being or needs

◼ Example: Can you take care of my pet while I'm on vacation?

5. happen to do phrase [hap-uhn too doo]

to do something by chance or coincidence, to do something unexpectedly

◼ Example: I happened to see my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.

6. out of date phrase [out uhv deyt]

no longer current or applicable, not in line with the latest information or trends

◼ Example: This smartphone model is already out of date.

7. do (would) you mind if? phrase [doo (wood) yoo mahynd if]

used to politely ask for permission or make a request

◼ Example: Do you mind if I open the window? It's a bit stuffy in here.

8. lack noun [lak]

the state of being without or not having enough of something

◼ Example: There is a lack of parking spaces in this area.

9. pay attention to phrase [pey uh-ten-shuhn too]

to focus or concentrate on something, to give one's consideration or thought to

◼ Example: It's important to pay attention to the teacher during the lecture.

10. Let me see (let's see) phrase [let mee see (lets see)]

used to express the need for a moment to think or consider something

◼ Example: Let me see if I have enough money to buy that book.

パート2:練習問題1

◼ electric

◼ the point is (that)

◼ agency

◼ take care of

◼ happen to do

◼ out of date

◼ do (would) you mind if?

◼ lack

◼ pay attention to

◼ Let me see (let's see)

Give the word being asked for each number.

(下記の各英語説明文が指す正しい言葉を、上記の四角内の選択肢からそれぞれ選びなさい。)

____________________1. to be responsible for someone or something's well-being or needs

____________________2. an organization or company that provides specific services or represents others

____________________3. operated by electricity, using or producing electrical power

____________________4. to do something by chance or coincidence

____________________5. the state of being without or not having enough of something

____________________6. used to politely ask for permission or make a request

____________________7. to focus or concentrate on something

____________________8. no longer current or applicable, not in line with the latest information or trends

____________________9. used to emphasize or clarify the main idea or purpose of a statement

____________________10. used to express the need for a moment to think or consider something

パート2:練習問題2

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.

(下記の各英文内の下線部分に入る正しい言葉を、下記a~dの選択肢からそれぞれ選びなさい。)

1) The ____________ car market is growing rapidly as people seek more eco-friendly transportation options.

a. pay attention to

b. electric

c. out of date

d. let's see

2) This book is ______________. It was published a long time ago.

a. electric

b. the point is that

c. out of date

d. electric

3) ________________ I borrowed your pen for a moment? I need to jot down a note.

a. Do (would) you mind if?

b. The point is that

c. Happen to do

d. Let me see

4) My friend works for a modeling ___________. She helps models find jobs and assignments.

a. electric

b. agency

c. lack

d. out of date

5) Did you ________________ your laundry this morning?

a. happen to do

b. pay attention

c. the point is

d. let me see