Woman surfer makes history with record-breaking wave ride

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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。

Is women’s surfing a common sport in your country?
Have you ever followed or heard about achievements in extreme sports?

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。

compete /kuhm-PEET/

[verb] – to take part in a race or competition
Athletes from around the world compete in the Olympic Games, showcasing their skills and determination.

achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/

[noun] – something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing
Winning the championship was an achievement that required teamwork, dedication, and skill.

extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/

[adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange
The magician’s extraordinary performance left the audience in awe and disbelief.

progress /PROG-res/

[noun] – movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position
The progress of technology has revolutionized the way we live and work.

generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/

[noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family
The older generation values tradition, while the younger generation seeks innovation.

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。

Australian surfer Laura Enever, 31, successfully surfed the largest wave ever in Oahu, Hawaii. The wave was very big—13.3 meters tall. It is a new record for women in surfing. Laura Enever broke Guinness World Records in Narrabeen. She competed in junior competitions and won seven years on the WSL Championship Tour, riding an unprecedented wave that marked her career. The amazing moment was captured on video, which was important to confirm the record. Jessi Miley-Dyer, WSL’s chief of sport, praised Enever’s bravery and dedication. Layne Beachley, a seven-time world surfing champion, also commended the achievement, highlighting the extraordinary nature of riding such a massive wave. Enever’s journey in surfing, with seven seasons on the World Surf League championship tour, not only showcases her personal success but also the progress of female big-wave surfers in breaking barriers. Enever’s accomplishment serves as an inspiration for future generations of female surfers, encouraging them to explore new challenges in this exciting sport.

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 wave Laura Enever surfed was 15 meters tall.
The record-breaking event took place in Maui.
Laura Enever never won any competitions on the WSL Championship Tour.
The amazing moment was captured on video, confirming the record.
She competed in junior competitions and won seven years on the WSL Championship Tour.

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。

compete

achievement

extraordinary

progress

generation

Against all odds, she achieved __________ success in her chosen field, setting a new standard for excellence.
The two companies fiercely __________ for market dominance, offering innovative products and services.
Graduating with honors is a significant __________, reflecting years of hard work and academic excellence.
Technological advancements shape the worldview and behavior patterns of each __________.
Despite challenges, the team made significant __________ toward completing the project on time.