Vocabulary
宝石
jewel
全く～ない not ～ ( ) ( )
at all
Where do Morpho butterflies live?
They live in Central and South America.
The car in the slide on page 108 looks blue because blue paint was used on it.
False (blue paint was not used at all on this car.)
I can hear you say "blue."
私にはあなたが「青」というのが聞こえます。（知覚動詞の用法）
ヤモリ
gecko
はるか遠くから from ( ) ( )
far away
What does "biomimicry" mean?
It means "copying ideas from nature."
True (Their wings shine like blue jewels.)
We can see the butterflies flying even from far away.
私たちははるか遠くからでもそのチョウが飛んでいるのを見ることができます。（知覚動詞の用法、from far awayの意味）
粘着テープ（2語）
sticky tape
実際に in ( )
fact
What did a Japanese company create from an idea from the gecko's sole?
It created a (new, strong) sticky tape.
Geckos cannot move on house walls and ceilings.
False (You might see these little creatures walking on house walls and ceilings.)
We can adopt a more eco-friendly life styles.
私たちはもっと環境にやさしい生活様式を採用することができます。（adoptとeco-friendlyの意味）
ハスの葉（２語）
lotus leaves
・・・に適応する ( ) oneself to
adjust
What is a problem with the LED traffic lights in Aomori in winter?
They are often covered with snow (, and people can't see them properly.)
A feature of lotus leaves gave an idea to prevent snow from piling up on LED traffic lights.
True (To solve this problem, ～ on LED traffic lights.)
In Aomori in winter, the traffic lights are often covered with snow.
冬の青森では、信号機がよく雪に覆われます。(be covered withの意味）
生物模倣
biomimicry
・・・を思いつく ( ) up ( )・・・
come, with
Who came up with an idea from lotus leaves to solve the problem with the LED traffic lights?
If we look at plants and animals carefully, we might find an idea for improving our lives.
True (So, look carefully at the nature around you and you might find an idea!)
This feature can prevent snow from piling up on LED traffic lights.