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 seen elephants in person?
- Can you imagine a world without elephants?
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。
- destroy /dih-STROI/
- suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/
- disappear /dis-uh-PEER/
- challenge /CHAL-inj/
- prevent /pri-VENT/
[verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
The bulldozer was used to destroy the old building so that a new one could be built.
[adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something
This shirt isn’t suitable for a job interview; you should wear something more formal.
[verb] – to no longer exist
The footprints in the snow will disappear once it starts to melt.
[noun] – something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully
Solving a crossword puzzle can be a fun challenge for people who enjoy word games.
[verb] – to stop something from happening
Wearing a helmet can prevent head injuries in the event of a bike accident.
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。
Cutting down trees from forests to make room for farms or buildings and human activity have destroyed the living spaces of Asian elephants. Since 1700, their habitat has decreased by 3.3 million square kilometers, causing a loss of over 64% of the suitable habitat for these endangered animals found in 13 Asian countries. This loss of habitat has led to more tension between humans and elephants. In China, 94% of their habitat has been lost, while India has lost 86%. Over half of the elephant habitats in Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia’s Sumatra have also disappeared.
This habitat loss began during European colonization in the 1700s, when the government implemented new ideas, regulations, and finances that affected Asia’s forests. This has forced elephants to migrate, causing challenges for communities with little experience with the species. To help the current elephant populations survive, it’s important to establish areas of suitable habitat instead of driving them into ever-smaller areas. Proper planning can prevent conflict between humans and elephants. People, governments, and organizations must protect endangered species habitats.
This habitat loss began during European colonization in the 1700s, when the government implemented new ideas, regulations, and finances that affected Asia’s forests. This has forced elephants to migrate, causing challenges for communities with little experience with the species. To help the current elephant populations survive, it’s important to establish areas of suitable habitat instead of driving them into ever-smaller areas. Proper planning can prevent conflict between humans and elephants. People, governments, and organizations must protect endangered species habitats.
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。
- Cutting down trees from forests to make room for farms or buildings is good for the living spaces of Asian elephants.
- Since 1700, their habitat has decreased by 3.3 million square kilometers.
- China and India still have plenty of habitat for Asian elephants.
- The habitat of elephants in Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia is disappearing.
- Proper planning can prevent conflict between humans and elephants.
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。
| destroy | suitable | disappear | challenge | prevent |
- Taking measures to ___________ the spread of disease is crucial for public health.
- This job requires a candidate with ___________ qualifications and experience.
- The magician made the rabbit ___________ into thin air.
- The hurricane is expected to ___________ homes and buildings along the coast.
- Solving this puzzle will be a ___________ for even the most skilled problem-solver.