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 birds?
- Do you want to be popular?
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。
- appear /uh-PEER/
- first /FURST/
- explore /ik-SPLAWR/
- half /HAHF/
- excited /ik-SAHY-tid/
[verb] – to start to be seen or to be present
The bird appears in the sky.
[adjective] – (a person or thing) coming before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance
This is my first visit to New York.
[verb] – to search and discover (about something)
The wolves explore the forest.
[noun, pronoun, predeterminer, adjective, adverb] – either of the two equal or nearly equal parts that together make up a whole
The pizza was cut in half.
[adjective] – feeling very happy and enthusiastic
I am excited to meet you.
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。
Christian Cooper’s show “Extraordinary Birder” will appear on National Geographic. The organization reported that the first episode will air in 2023. Cooper’s show will explore the “wild, wonderful, and unpredictable world of birds” in the US, according to the network. He does everything to learn about these creatures. National Geographic approached Cooper, 59, a year and a half ago about a TV series. “I was all in,” he said. “I love spreading the gospel of birding.” Last week, Cooper posted on Facebook. “Birding has exploded in popularity recently, and I’m excited to highlight these amazing creatures and the birders who love and protect them,” he said. Birding is the leisurely or scientific observation of birds. Birdwatchers can use their sight, binoculars, telescopes, listen to bird sounds, or view public webcams to observe birds.
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。
- 2023 is the year when Cooper’s show will start.
- Cooper is 59 and a half years old.
- Christian Cooper’s show “Extraordinary Birder” will leave on National Geographic.
- Christian Cooper is a pastor who will share the gospel of birding.
- Christian Cooper used Facebook.
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。
| appear | first | explore | half | excited |
- The _______ man in space is very old.
- Sakura-san cut the burger in _______ so her sister could have a share.
- Zoro is _______ to meet Nami-san because he likes her.
- He _______ in the show. Many people see him.
- The boy _______ the new location he is in.