Wildlife advocates release endangered cat species into the wild

admin 2023年8月31日

Beginner

world news, world news - beginner

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。

Do you know what the word ‘endangered’ means?
Do you think it’s important to conserve endangered species?

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。

survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/

[noun] – the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist
The company faced financial challenges, but strategic decisions were made to ensure its survival.

release /ri-LEES/

[verb] – to give freedom or free movement to someone or something
The zoo announced plans to release several rehabilitated animals back into the wild.

domestic /duh-MES-tik/

[adjective] – belonging or relating to the home, house, or family
Domestic animals, such as dogs and cats, are commonly kept as pets.

immediate /ih-MEE-dee-it /

[adjective] – happening or done without delay or very soon after something else
The immediate response of emergency services helped minimize the damage caused by the fire.

emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/

[verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to
The manager emphasized the company’s core values during the team meeting.

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。

Conservationists are working to bring back the endangered Scottish wildcats, offering hope for their survival. The WildGenes laboratory, part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, is leading the project. Their goal is to breed and release captive-bred Scottish wildcats into carefully chosen areas in the Scottish Highlands. These areas give the wildcats a chance to thrive and form stable populations.

The Scottish wildcats used to be plentiful across the country, but they have suffered from habitat loss, breeding with domestic cats, and diseases, which have led to a significant decrease in their numbers. With fewer than 100 purebred wildcats left in the wild, immediate action is necessary to prevent their extinction. The reintroduction program aims to strengthen the wildcat population by releasing genetically assessed and carefully bred individuals, ensuring they are suited for survival in the wild. The project also involves monitoring their progress and involving local communities in conservation efforts. By raising awareness and engaging with local residents, the project hopes to foster a sense of responsibility and emphasize the importance of protecting the Scottish wildcat and its habitat.

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。

Scottish wildcats are not endangered.
The WildGenes laboratory works hard to save the wildcats.
The goal of the project is to catch and cage Scottish wildcats.
There are 10,000 purebred wildcats remaining in the wild.
The project involves monitoring the progress of the released wildcats.

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。

survival

release

domestic

immediate

emphasize

The wildlife reserve is set to ___________ the injured eagle once it recovers.
The patient’s injuries required ___________ medical attention to prevent further complications.
The speaker used visual aids to ___________ the key points of the presentation.
The ___________ cat made itself comfortable on the living room couch.
The hiker’s knowledge of wilderness skills was crucial for their ___________ in the rugged terrain.