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 a tick insect is?
- Have you ever experienced allergies?
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。
- bite /bahyt/
- tick /tik/
- appear /uh-PEER/
- experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/
- prevent /pri-VENT/
[noun] – A bite is also a sore place on the surface of your skin made by an insect.
The snake’s venomous bite required urgent medical treatment.
[tik] – a very small creature like a spider that lives on and sucks the blood of other animals
After a hike in the woods, I found a tick on my leg and had to carefully remove it.
[verb] – to start to be seen or to be present
The first stars appear in the evening sky as the sun sets.
[verb] – If you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it
She experienced a sense of relief after submitting her final assignment.
[verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent many chronic health conditions.
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。
On August 12, 2021, musician Ken McCullick passed away tragically after receiving a blood thinner called heparin, to which he had a deadly allergy. This allergy is called alpha-gal syndrome and is caused by a sugar found in red meat and dairy products. It is transmitted through the bite of a lone star tick. Up to 450,000 Americans are affected by this allergy, but it is not widely recognized as a food allergy.Diagnosing alpha-gal syndrome is difficult because symptoms appear later. Many doctors and nurses are unaware of the allergy. McCullick experienced severe reactions after eating red meat or dairy. Recent data suggests up to 450,000 cases in the US since 2010, more common in states with lone star ticks. Raising awareness about alpha-gal syndrome is vital to prevent tragedies and save lives.
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。
- Alpha-gal syndrome is caused by an allergy to seafood, not red meat and dairy products.
- Musician Ken McCullick tragically passed away on August 12, 2021, after receiving a blood thinner called heparin, to which he had a deadly allergy.
- Alpha-gal syndrome is a widely recognized food allergy, and many healthcare professionals are familiar with it.
- Ken McCullick had an allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome, which is caused by a sugar found in red meat and dairy products and is transmitted through the bite of a lone star tick.
- Symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome appear immediately after consuming red meat or dairy products.
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。
| bite | tick | appear | experience | prevent |
- The magician made the rabbit ______out of the empty hat, astonishing the audience.
- The insect’s ____ left a painful and swollen mark on her leg.
- The security measures in place are designed to _______ unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- _____ can transmit various diseases, so it’s essential to check for and remove them promptly after outdoor activities.
- The travelers ___________ the thrill of bungee jumping from a high bridge.