Do those who haven’t been born yet have a say in climate change?

admin 2023年3月31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。

Is it important to consider the long-term consequences of our actions on the environment?
Do you believe we have a responsibility to protect the planet for future generations?

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。

argument /AHR-gyuh-muhnt/

[noun] – a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing
My friends had an argument about which football team was the best.

access /AK-ses/

[noun] – the right or opportunity to use or look at something
The new library provides free access to a variety of books and resources.

suggest /suhg-JEST/

[verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
My teacher suggested that I study more to improve my grades.

society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/

[noun] – a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done. All the people in a country, or in several similar countries, can be referred to as a society
In our society, it is important to treat everyone with respect and kindness.

benefit /BEN-uh-fit/

[verb] – to be helped by something or to help someone
Eating a healthy diet can benefit your overall health and wellbeing.

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 our world faces the harsh consequences of climate change, the question of whether future generations should have climate rights becomes increasingly important. Should we guarantee that they will have a healthy planet to inherit? It’s a complicated question, with passionate arguments on both sides.

Those who believe in climate rights argue that we have a duty to protect the planet for our descendants. They maintain that ensuring access to clean air, water, and a sustainable environment is a fundamental right of future generations. However, opponents suggest that granting such rights could harm our current society, as predicting the needs and preferences of future generations is impossible.

In the end, it is clear that we must prioritize the long-term health of our planet. We must find a balance between the needs of the present and those of future societies. As we continue to debate this issue, we must consider the potential consequences of our actions and prioritize the best interests of all. Only by doing so can we create a sustainable future that benefits everyone.

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 question of whether future generations should have climate rights is becoming increasingly important.
Ensuring access to clean air, water, and a sustainable environment is not considered a fundamental right of future generations.
Predicting the needs and preferences of future generations is impossible.
Granting climate rights to future generations could harm our current society, according to opponents.
We can create a sustainable future that benefits everyone by prioritizing the best interests of all.

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。

argument

access

suggest

society

benefit

Donating to a charity can ______ people who are in need.
I always try to avoid ______ with my sister because they make me feel sad.
In some countries, ______ to healthcare is limited to those who can afford it.
My friend ______ that we go to the park this weekend for a picnic.
Some people believe that social media has a negative impact on ______.