Ever-present threat that surrounds Titanic

admin 2023年9月14日

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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。

Have you heard of the Titanic before?
Do you want to see things found on the Titanic wreck?

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。

exploring /uhk-SPLAW-ruhng/

[gerund] – the act of investigating or discovering something new or unfamiliar
Exploring new places is a fun way to learn about different cultures.

vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/

[noun] – a type of specialized equipment or machinery used for transportation or exploration purposes
The bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle that I ride to school every day.

avoid /uh-VOID/

[verb] – to stay away from someone or something
Look both ways before crossing the street to avoid an accident.

diver /DAHY-ver/

[noun] – a person who dives as a sport, or who works or searches for things underwater using special breathing equipment
The diver put on his diving suit and jumped into the water.

worth /wurth/

[adjective] – to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action
The new movie is worth watching because it has a great storyline.

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。

Exploring the deep parts of the Titanic wreck is a very exciting and difficult adventure that has interested people for a long time. The ship is deep underwater, making it mysterious and hard to get to. People use special vehicles with bright lights to help them see in the dark water and avoid things that might be in their way.

The deep sea has intense pressure, much stronger than at the surface. It’s like having the weight of many cars pushing down. To stay safe, vehicles need strong structures like tanks. There are also unpredictable currents that can swiftly move divers faster than a roller coaster. Navigating this ever-changing place is like steering a fast-moving river without paddles.

Even though it’s difficult, exploring the Titanic wreck gives us a special chance to find out more about this famous shipwreck and learn about history. It takes a lot of bravery and determination to dive into the deep water, facing darkness, strong pressure, and fast currents. But being able to see something from the past with our own eyes makes it an adventure worth pursuing.

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 exploration of the Titanic wreck is an easy and straightforward adventure.
Special vehicles with bright lights are used to navigate the dark waters and avoid obstacles during the exploration.
The pressure in the deep sea is weaker than on the surface.
Exploring the Titanic wreck allows us to learn more about its historical significance.
The currents in the deep sea are predictable and can be easily controlled.

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。

exploring

vehicle

avoid

diver

worth

I always wear sunscreen at the beach to ________ getting sunburned.
The scuba __________ used a breathing apparatus to stay underwater for a long time.
Her passion for __________ new cultures led her to travel to over 30 countries.
The effort was __________ it when we reached the summit and saw the breathtaking view.
The yellow bus is the __________ that we use to go to school.