©André Zumak/Mamirauá Institute
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 about dolphins before?
- Do you know what a drought is?
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。
- limited /LIM-i-tid/
- condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/
- season /SEE-zuhn/
- challenge /CHAL-inj/
- distance /DIS-tuhns/
[adjective] – kept within a particular size or amount
The store has a limited supply of the popular toy, so it may sell out quickly.
[noun] – the particular state that something or someone is in
The car is in excellent condition and runs smoothly.
[noun] – one of the four periods of the year
I love the fall season when the leaves change color.
[noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability
Climbing Mount Everest is a significant challenge that only a few have accomplished.
[noun] – the amount of space between two places
The distance between the two cities is approximately 200 miles.
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。
In the Brazilian Amazon, a significant problem emerged last week. Over 100 dolphins were found dead in Lake Tefé due to limited rainfall and exceptionally hot water, reaching over 102 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. Scientists from the Mamirauá Institute, supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Science, believe these conditions caused the dolphin deaths, raising concerns about the Amazon’s future and human impact. The Amazon River, the world’s largest, is currently in its dry season, compounding the challenges for its wildlife. Efforts are underway to relocate surviving dolphins to cooler river areas, though the distance makes this task difficult.André Coelho, who works at the Mamirauá Institute, said they need to check if the dolphins have any toxins or viruses before putting them in different rivers, which can be dangerous. The drought is also hurting the local economy because many towns in Amazonas State can’t use the river for transportation or fishing. CNN Brasil says that there might be even worse droughts coming soon, which could make more dolphins die.
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。
- Over 100 dolphins were found alive in Lake Tefé in the Brazilian Amazon.
- The high water temperature in Lake Tefé was one of the conditions believed to have caused the dolphin deaths.
- The Amazon River is currently in its wet season, making it easier for its wildlife to survive.
- Efforts are being made to move surviving dolphins to warmer river areas.
- CNN Brasil reports that there may be more severe droughts coming soon, which could lead to additional dolphin deaths.
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。
| limited | condition | season | challenge | distance |
- Many people look forward to the holiday ________, as it brings cooler weather and festive celebrations.
- In economics, a ________ amount of resources is available for investment, which affects decision-making.
- The ________ between the two cities is quite long, taking several hours to drive from one to the other.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient’s illness after examining their symptoms and assessing their overall health ________.
- Solving complex puzzles can be an enjoyable ________ for those who love brain teasers.