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。
- Do you like to study history?
- What is your favorite historical event?
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。
- result /ri-ZUHLT/
- opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/
- difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/
- face /feys/
- switch /swich/
[noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else
The road has been widened, yet the result has only made the traffic heavier.
[noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something
Everyone will be given an opportunity to comment.
[noun] – a problem
I teach children with learning difficulties
[verb] – if you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it
This is only one of the many issues that working mothers face.
[verb] – to change suddenly or completely from one thing to another, or to exchange one person or thing with another
Jeff decided to switch from engineering to medicine as his major.
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。
Every year on February 11th, Japan celebrates National Foundation Day. As a result of this event, the Japanese celebrate Emperor Jimmu’s foundation of Japan in 660 B.C. It is also known as Kenkoku Kinen No Hi, and it is an excellent opportunity to think about the difficulties the country’s founders faced. The Japanese have an opportunity to revive their patriotism and strengthen their passion for their homeland. National Foundation Day commemorates Emperor Jimmu’s ascent to the throne in 660 B.C., which laid the foundations for Japan. Jimmu, a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu, was born in Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. He was regarded as one of the most fearless rulers in history. Jimmu started wars with nearly every tribe in the area at the time, and he won them all. Jimmu united Japan after defeating numerous clans. The “Kojiki” tells the story of Emperor Jimmu’s legacy. When Japan switched from a lunar to a Gregorian calendar under the Meiji rule in 1873, the dates were slightly shifted. The event has been moved to February 11th as a result.
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。
- Japan celebrates National Foundation Day on February 11th.
- Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 B.C.
- National Foundation Day is also known as Kenkoku Kinen No Hi.
- Emperor Jimmu was born in Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu.
- Emperor Jimmu was regarded as the only fearless ruler in history.
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。
| result | opportunity | difficulty | face | difficulty |
- He realized that he was not happy with his hob, so he __________ to another after a month.
- What was the __________ of the war?
- We are very pleased to have the __________ to meet you.
- He finally solved the traffic __________.
- Passengers could __________ long delays.