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 the word ‘aircraft’ before?
- Do you know what ‘Marines’ refers to?
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。
- aircraft /AIR-kraft/
- express /ik-SPRES/
- bravery /BREY-vuh-ree/
- incident /IN-si-duhnt /
- concern /kuhn-surn/
[noun] – any vehicle, with or without an engine, that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter
The aircraft flew smoothly through the sky.
[verb] – to show a feeling, opinion, or fact
His smile expressed genuine happiness.
[noun] – brave behavior or actions
Despite her fear, she showed great bravery by standing up and speaking in front of the crowd.
[noun] – an event that is either unpleasant or unusual
The car accident was a minor incident that caused some damage to the bumper.
[noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried
The safety of the new building was a major concern for the city council.
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。
A sad event occurred during a military exercise in Australia. An Osprey aircraft crashed on Melville Island, leading to the deaths of three US Marines and injuring others. The crash happened around 9:30 a.m. while supporting the Exercise Predators Run. An investigation is ongoing to find out why. The US Defense Secretary expressed sadness and praised the Marines’ bravery. This incident has raised concerns about Osprey aircraft safety. They’re known for vertical takeoff and have faced challenges since the 1980s. Though rare, such accidents have happened before.Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, shared their condolences and stressed the strong connection between the countries. These joint military exercises help improve communication between countries, coordinated actions, and security in the Pacific region. As experts work to find out why the crash occurred, there are still unanswered questions. After accidents, it’s standard to stop similar activities temporarily for thorough investigations. Although Osprey aircraft are generally safe, this incident reminds us that safety measures and proper training must continue to prevent future tragedies.
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 Osprey aircraft crash took place in a different country, not Australia.
- The crash led to the deaths of three US Marines and injuries to others.
- An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.
- The aircraft crash happened in the evening during Exercise Predators Run.
- Joint military exercises aim to improve communication, coordinated actions, and security.
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。
| aircraft | express | bravery | incident | concern |
- The community gathered to discuss their __________ about the proposed construction project’s impact on the environment.
- The news report covered the details of the unfortunate __________ that happened at the city center last night.
- She wanted to __________ her gratitude, so she wrote a heartfelt thank-you note to her friend.
- The firefighter’s __________ in rushing into the burning building to save the trapped residents was truly admirable.
- The pilot skillfully maneuvered the __________ during the air show, performing impressive stunts.