Yamanashi governor proposes light rail system for Mount Fuji

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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 seen Mount Fuji in person?
Is climbing Mount Fuji a common activity for tourists?

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。

replace /ri-PLEYS/

[verb] – to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else
They replaced the old machinery with state-of-the-art equipment to improve efficiency in the factory.

control /kuhn-TROHL/

[verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behaviour
The manager had to control the situation when the disagreement escalated.

reduce /ri-DOOS/

[verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.
The company implemented strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability.

support /suh-PAWRT/

[verb] – to help someone emotionally or in a practical way
The community came together to support the local shelter by donating food and supplies.

local /LOH-kuhl/

[adjective] – from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area, especially of a country
The local bakery is known for its freshly baked bread and pastries.

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。

To address overcrowding at Mount Fuji, the Yamanashi Prefectural Government has a plan. Governor Kotaro Nagasaki wants to use a light rail transit system to help with too many tourists.

Mount Fuji is a special place and has been one for ten years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This comes with responsibilities to take care of the environment and the site’s history. But in the past few years, there have been more problems with too many visitors. Governor Nagasaki’s idea is to replace the road to Mount Fuji’s fifth station with a light rail system. This could control how many people come, reduce the number of cars, and make visiting better. The Yamanashi Prefectural Government is working hard on this idea and is looking at how possible it is. They want to get support from local people and others by March 2024. This is important because there have been twice as many visitors to the fifth station between 2012 and 2019. By making these changes, they hope to keep Mount Fuji special and good for everyone.

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。

Governor Kotaro Nagasaki is leading the effort to implement the light rail system as a solution to the problem of too many tourists visiting Mount Fuji.
The proposed changes aim to increase visitor numbers to Mount Fuji’s fifth station and encourage more car traffic.
Mount Fuji has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for ten years, which comes with responsibilities to preserve the environment and historical significance.
Governor Nagasaki’s plan involves permanently closing the road to Mount Fuji’s fifth station, with no alternative solution proposed.
The proposed changes aim to control the influx of visitors and enhance the overall experience of visiting Mount Fuji.

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。

replace

control

reduce

support

local

The mayor addressed the concerns of the __________ community during the town hall meeting
The new diet and exercise routine helped him __________ his weight significantly.
She decided to __________ her old phone with the latest model.
Parents often need to __________ their children’s screen time to ensure a healthy balance.
The teacher provided extra tutoring sessions to __________ the struggling students in their studies.