Nickel mining boom threatens future sustainability

admin 2023年10月25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。

Do you have knowledge of what nickel is?
Are you familiar with the concept of nickel mining?

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。

damage /DAM-ij/

[verb] – to harm or spoil something
The construction activities near the river are damaging the natural habitat of several endangered species.

pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/

[puh-LOO-shuhn] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
The industrial factory released toxic chemicals into the river, causing pollution.

despite /dih-SPAHYT/

[preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by
Despite the heavy rain, the construction workers continued their work without taking any notice of the weather conditions.

prevent /pri-VENT/

[verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
The security measures in place helped prevent unauthorized access to the building.

demand /dih-MAND/

[noun] – a need for something to be sold or supplied
The increasing demand for organic food has led to a rise in the number of farmers.

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。

Nickel mining in Indonesia is harming the traditional lifestyle of the Bajau people and damaging the coastal environment. Indonesia is the top nickel producer globally, but mining has raised concerns about its impact on nature. Labengki Island is at risk of sea contamination from nearby mines, affecting the island and marine life. About 50 mining companies in North Konawe Regency have caused deforestation, open pits, and increased flooding and landslides. The use of chemicals harms coral reefs due to sedimentation. Local fishermen like Lukman can no longer fish near their homes due to murky waters. While compensation helps temporarily, there are worries about long-term environmental effects.

Illegal mining worsens soil erosion and pollution, despite government regulations. Strengthening law enforcement and environmental standards is crucial to addressing mining’s damage. Urgent action is needed to prevent irreversible harm to the Bajau people and their marine ecosystems. As nickel demand grows, finding a balance between development and preservation is vital.

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 coastal environment in Indonesia is being damaged due to nickel mining activities.
The use of chemicals in mining operations has no adverse effects on coral reefs or sedimentation.
Compensation adequately addresses the concerns raised by mining activities.
Government regulations are sufficient to address the damage caused by mining in Indonesia.
Finding a balance between development and preservation is crucial as nickel demand continues to grow.

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。

damage

pollution

despite

prevent

demand

John managed to finish the project on time, _______ his busy schedule.
The quick action of the firefighters _________ the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings.
The construction work accidentally _______ the water pipeline.
The release of the highly anticipated video game created a huge ______ among gamers.
The dense smog in the city is a clear sign of air _________.