Town in Spain that is powered by the sea

admin 2023年1月25日

Beginner

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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。

What is your favorite sustainable form of energy?
Do you like going to the sea?

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。

town /toun/

[noun] – a place where people live and work, containing many houses, shops, places of work, places of entertainment, etc., and usually smaller than a city
The small town was known for its annual apple festival.

coast /kohst/

[noun] – the land next to or close to the ocean
The family walked along the coast, looking for shells.

generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/

[noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family
Our generation is the first to experience this new technology.

traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/

[adjective] – following or belonging to the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for a long time without changing
She wore a traditional dress for the cultural event.

energy /EN-er-jee/

[noun] – the power from something such as electricity or oil that can do work, such as providing light and heat
The wind turbine generates energy from the wind.

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 Basque town of Mutriku, located on the northern coast of Spain, has a rich history deeply connected with the sea. For generations, the sea has served as a means of support for the town’s residents, from fishermen and traders to shipbuilders and whalers. However, the community is now using the sea’s power in a new and innovative way.

In 2010, Mutriku became the first town in the world to have a wave energy power station connected to the grid. The station’s 300-kilowatt capacity, enough to power around 300 households, uses a system of underwater hydraulic pistons that convert wave motion into electricity. This wave energy power station serves as a symbol of Mutriku’s transformation from a traditional fishing village to a town at the forefront of sustainable energy. It also provides clean electricity to the community.

The initiative demonstrates the town’s commitment to preserving the environment while still maintaining a connection to its maritime heritage. The sea will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Mutriku people, but it now also holds the key to their future in terms of energy.

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。

The Basque town of Mutriku is located on the northern coast of Spain.
The sea has played a significant role in the town’s history and economy.
In 2021, Mutriku became the first town in the world to have a wave energy power station connected to the grid.
The station has a capacity of 300 kilowatts, which is enough to power around 300 households.
The wave energy power station uses a system of submerged hydraulic pistons that convert wave motion into electricity.

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。

town

coast

generation

traditional

energy

The ship sailed along the ______, passing by beautiful cliffs.
The new shopping mall brought a lot of jobs to the small ______.
The next ______ will inherit the world we leave behind.
The company decided to stick with ______ marketing methods.
Electricity companies pay a premium for renewable ______.