英検Pre-2級ボキャブラリー

ボキャブラリー　レッスン160

パート1:ボキャブラリー

1. common adjective [kom-uhn]

occurring, found, or done often; shared by or belonging to two or more people or things

◼ Example: It is common to see people using smartphones in today's society.

2. figure noun [fig-yer]

a number, especially one that forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company

◼ Example: The figure shows a significant increase in sales for the past quarter.

3. take A for B phrase [teyk A fawr B]

to mistake or misinterpret one person or thing as another

◼ Example: She took her brother for her father in the dimly lit room.

4. That would be nice (great) phrase [that wood bee nahys (greyt)]

an expression used to express approval, agreement, or enthusiasm for a suggestion or idea

◼ Example: "Let's go for a picnic tomorrow." - "That would be great! I love picnics."

5. have a baby phrase [hav ey bey-bee]

to give birth to a child; to become a parent

◼ Example: They are excited to have a baby and start a family together.

6. carry out phrasal verb [kar-ee out]

to complete, accomplish, or perform a task or action

◼ Example: The researchers carried out a series of experiments to test their hypothesis.

7. curious adjective [kyoor-ee-uhs]

eager to know or learn something; inquisitive

◼ Example: The child had a curious nature and asked many questions.

8. indoors adverb [in-dawrz]

inside a building or a confined space; not outdoors

◼ Example: It's raining heavily, so we'll stay indoors and watch a movie.

9. at first phrase [at furst]

initially, in the beginning, or at the start of a situation or experience

◼ Example: At first, she found it challenging to adjust to the new environment.

10. mixed adjective [mikst]

composed of different elements or types; not purely one thing

◼ Example: The painting received mixed reviews from art critics.

パート2:練習問題1

◼ common

◼ figure

◼ take A for B

◼ That would be nice (great)

◼ have a baby

◼ carry out

◼ curious

◼ indoors

◼ at first

◼ mixed

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. eager to know or learn something; inquisitive

____________________2. to complete, accomplish, or perform a task or action

____________________3. composed of different elements or types; not purely one thing

____________________4. inside a building or a confined space; not outdoors

____________________5. to give birth to a child; to become a parent

____________________6. a number, especially one that forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company

____________________7. occurring, found, or done often; shared by or belonging to two or more people or things

____________________8. an expression used to express approval, agreement, or enthusiasm for a suggestion or idea

____________________9. initially, in the beginning, or at the start of a situation or experience

____________________10. to mistake or misinterpret one person or thing as another

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 couple is excited to ________________ and start a new chapter in their lives.

a. carry out

b. at first

c. have a baby

d. figure

2) On a rainy day, spending time ________________ with a good book is my favorite activity.

a. curious

b. carry out

c. mixed

d. indoors

3) The salad was a ________________ assortment of fresh vegetables and fruits.

a. common

b. figure

c. mixed

d. curious

4) Children are naturally ________________ , and it's wonderful to see their enthusiasm for learning.

a. curious

b. carry out

c. mixed

d. indoors

5) The team plans to ________________ the project according to the established timeline.

a. carry out

b. have a baby

c. at first

d. that would be nice