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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。
- Have you had any vaccinations?
- How do you keep yourself healthy?
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。
- discover /dih-SKUHV-er/
- enough /ih-NUHF/
- indeed /in-DEED/
- spread /spred/
- contain /kuhn-TEYN/
[verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time
The police finally discovered the identity of the criminal.
[adverb] – as much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree needed
Is there enough food for everyone?
[adverb] – really or certainly, often used to emphasize something
It’s very cold indeed in the winter.
[verb] – to cover or reach a wider or increasing area, or to make something do this
The flames quickly spread to other buildings.
[verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part
The drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
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。
South African scientists discovered a new and possibly more contagious coronavirus variant, resulting in countries closing their doors for travel again. The World Health Organization (WHO) listed the Omicron variant as a new strain of concern on Friday, November 26. Advisers are currently monitoring the situation. Scientists emphasize that there is not enough information on Omicron, such as if the variant is indeed more contagious, if it results in more severe infection, and what effect it might have on vaccination effectiveness. Dr. Francis Collins, head of the National Institutes of Health, says that the Omicron strain was particularly infectious in South Africa, but this does not mean the virus would spread abroad. However, former co-chair of the South African Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19 Salim Abdool Karim explains that Omicron contains identical changes to the Delta variant and is expected to spread more quickly. Karim added in a statement that more information may be available in a few weeks.
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。
- South African scientists discovered a new coronavirus variant.
- WHO listed Omicron as a new strain of concern on Friday, November 26.
- Scientists say that there is enough information on Omicron.
- According to Dr. Francis Collins, the variant may spread abroad.
- Salim Abdool Karim explains that Omicron contains identical changes to the Delta variant.
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。
| discover | enough | indeed | spread | contain |
- I was _______ very glad to hear the good news!
- Scientists _______ a new disease. They’re currently studying the information they found.
- The infection has _______ to other parts of his body.
- Be careful; some mushrooms _______ deadly poison.
- Could you help me replace the lightbulb? You’re tall _______ to reach it.