Bengal cats remain illegal throughout the U.S.

admin 2023年11月5日

Beginner

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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 ever seen or heard about Bengal cats before?
Do you think there are advantages and responsibilities associated with having a pet cat?

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。

energy /EN-er-jee/

[noun] – the power and ability to be physically and mentally active
After a good night’s sleep, I woke up feeling full of energy and ready to tackle the day.

generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/

[noun] – successive sets of offspring from one ancestor to the present
Over the course of five generations, the roses in our garden have evolved to display a stunning array of colors and fragrances.

registered /REJ-uh-sterd/

[adjective] – officially recorded or documented with the appropriate authority or organization
The company proudly displayed its registered trademark on all its products, indicating their authenticity and quality.

completely /kuhm-PLEET-lee/

[adverb] – in every way or to the fullest extent
She was completely absorbed in her book and didn’t notice the time passing.

research /ri-SURCH/

[verb] – to study a subject carefully or in detail, especially in order to discover new information or understand the subject better
The team of scientists is currently researching a new treatment for cancer.

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。

Bengal cats are very special because they look like little leopards and are full of energy. People who love cats really like them. Many people even share pictures and videos of Bengal cats on TikTok with the hashtag #Bengalcat. Almost 100 million people have seen these videos.

However, some U.S. places have special rules for Bengal cats due to their unique ancestry from a mix of domestic and wild cats. Some states prohibit having wild cats like Asian Leopard Cats as pets. For example, in New York State, Bengal cats must be five generations away from the wild cat and registered. Rules vary by location; Seattle bans Bengal cats, while other areas have different regulations. Hawai’i completely prohibits them, but in places like Connecticut, you can have them if you follow specific rules. Prospective Bengal cat owners should thoroughly research and understand local rules before bringing one home.

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。

Bengal cats are known for being laid-back and low-energy.
There is a popular TikTok hashtag, #Bengalcat, under which people share pictures and videos of Bengal cats.
Every U.S. state allows Bengal cats to be kept as pets without any restrictions.
Some U.S. states have specific rules for owning Bengal cats due to their wild cat ancestry.
In Hawai’i, Bengal cats are subject to specific rules for ownership.

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。

energy

generation

completely

research

Only __________ members of the association were allowed access to the exclusive benefits and resources offered by the organization.
The archaeologists meticulously __________ the artifacts found at the site.
After the renovation, the house looked __________ different with its new paint and furniture.
Through six __________ of passionate craftsmen, the family-owned bakery has perfected its signature pastry.
Even after a long day at work, she still had enough __________ to go for a run and complete her evening tasks.