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。
- Is it important to solve air pollution?
- Is clean air a human right?
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。
- organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/
- warn /wawrn/
- maximum /MAK-suh-muhm/
- quality /KWOL-i-tee/
- according to /uh-KAWR-ding to/
[noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose
The hospital has contacted a number of non-profit organizations to assist in raising funds for the new operating room.
[verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future
I was warned against visiting the east coast due to the high number of tourists.
[adjective] – being the largest amount or number allowed or possible
A $1000 fine is the maximum penalty for the offense.
[adjective] – how good or bad something is
The food was of such poor quality.
[preposition] – as stated by
They aren’t getting along at the moment, according to Sarah.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that air pollution is significantly more damaging than previously thought, as it reduces the maximum permitted levels of dangerous chemicals. Before the COP26 summit in November, it is asking its 194 member states to reduce emissions and take action on climate change.
Toxic particles and gases can affect humans in considerably lower amounts than previously thought, which is poor news for anyone who has heart or lung problems. As a result of the adjustments, the UK’s regulation limits for the most dangerous pollutants are now four times higher than the WHO’s maximum levels. The problem is that the most dangerous pollution, microscopic particles that can go into the lungs, is extremely difficult to remove.
Heart disease and stroke have been linked to air pollution. It can harm a child’s lung development and make asthma worse. “Improving air quality can help with climate change mitigation efforts,” according to the WHO, “while decreasing emissions will help with air quality.”
Toxic particles and gases can affect humans in considerably lower amounts than previously thought, which is poor news for anyone who has heart or lung problems. As a result of the adjustments, the UK’s regulation limits for the most dangerous pollutants are now four times higher than the WHO’s maximum levels. The problem is that the most dangerous pollution, microscopic particles that can go into the lungs, is extremely difficult to remove.
Heart disease and stroke have been linked to air pollution. It can harm a child’s lung development and make asthma worse. “Improving air quality can help with climate change mitigation efforts,” according to the WHO, “while decreasing emissions will help with air quality.”
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- WHO has warned that air pollution is significantly more damaging than previously thought.
- Toxic particles and gases do not affect humans who have heart or lung problems.
- Microscopic particles that can go into the lungs is extremely difficult to remove.
- Heart disease and stroke have been linked to air pollution.
- Improving air quality can help with climate change mitigation efforts.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| organization | warn | maximum | quality | according to |
- __________ Kim, it’s a great movie.
- The __________ has a large annual budget.
- __________ is better than quantity.
- I tried to __________ him, but he wouldn’t listen.
- The car has a __________ speed of 120 mph.