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 lived/studied/worked in a different country or city?
- Do you have a friend from a different area?
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。
- emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/
- cross /kros /
- around /uh-ROUND/
- expect /ik-SPEKT/
- speed up (something) /speed uhp/
[noun] – a dangerous or serious situation that happens unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results
Call this number in case of an emergency.
[verb] – to go across from one side of something to the other
They crossed from Germany to Italy.
[adverb] – approximately (close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time)
There were around 30 students in that class.
[verb] – to think or believe something will happen
My friends are expected to arrive at 8:00 a.m.
[phrasal verb] – to go or happen faster, or to cause something to happen faster
You should speed up a bit. We’re going to be late.
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。
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has announced a state of emergency due to a “crisis situation” brought on by the arrival of a large number of migrants. Since April, more than 17,000 migrants have crossed the southern border into the city from Republican-leaning states including Texas, Arizona, and Florida. According to Mr. Adams at a press conference, around five to six buses have been arriving in the city each day since September. The situation is expected to cost New York $1 billion this fiscal year. As a result, the mayor is requesting assistance from the federal and state governments to help pay for it. As part of his emergency announcement, Mr. Adams also issued an executive order. This is to allow the city to provide funds and speed up any response efforts for the refugees.
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。
- Eric Adams is the Mayor of Texas.
- More than 17,000 migrants have crossed the northern border.
- Since September, around five to six buses have been arriving in New York City every day.
- The problem may cost New York $1 billion in this fiscal year.
- Adams is requesting help from the federal and state governments to help pay for the cost.
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。
| emergency | cross | around | expect | speed up |
- I think they visited _______ two months ago.
- The new system will _______ the process.
- _______ the road and turn left.
- We didn’t _______ to see you here!
- Hurry, call an ambulance! It’s an _______!