The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change

admin 2023年2月19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。

Should every human being have the right to a healthy and safe environment?
Should governments take responsibility for addressing climate change and protecting the environment?

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。

generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/

[noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family
My grandmother and I have a big age difference; we belong to different generations.

planet /PLAN-it/

[noun] – an extremely large, round mass of matter, such as Earth or Mars, that moves in a circular path around the sun or another star
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn /

[noun] – the physical situation that someone or something is in and affected by
The pilot inquired about the weather conditions.

argue /AHR-gyro/

[verb] – to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.
The employer argued against making cuts in spending.

government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/

[noun] – the group of people who officially control a country
The government is responsible for providing basic services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

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。

As the world changes quickly, the idea of “climate rights” is becoming more popular as we debate who is entitled to a livable future. But what exactly are climate rights, and how can we ensure that they become a reality?

At their core, climate rights are about justice between generations. The actions of past and present generations have contributed to a warming planet, rising sea levels, and extreme weather conditions that threaten the survival of future generations. Advocates of climate rights argue that those who will bear the brunt of these impacts have the right to a livable future, and it is the responsibility of current governments and individuals to take action to ensure that they are not left to suffer the consequences of our collective inaction.

Despite the compelling argument for climate rights, there are significant obstacles to making them a reality. However, as we tackle the challenges of climate change, it is crucial that we consider the needs and rights of those who will inherit the planet from us.

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。

Climate rights are about justice between generations.
Climate change is caused by the actions of past and present generations.
Climate rights advocates believe that future generations have the right to a livable future.
Climate change will not have any impact on the survival of future generations.
The responsibility to ensure a livable future rests solely on future generations.

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。

generation

planet

condition

argue

government

The ______ is responsible for providing basic services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
The new video game console is popular among the younger ______.
We need to protect our ______ by reducing our carbon footprint and using more sustainable resources.
The soccer match was canceled due to the rainy ______ on the field.
The lawyer tried to ______ that her client was innocent, but the judge disagreed and found him guilty.