Kenya declares National Tree Planting Day on November 13 to grow 15 billion trees by 2032

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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。

Do you have a tree in your backyard?
Have you ever heard about planting trees to help the environment?

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。

effort /EF-ert/

[noun] – a vigorous or determined attempt to achieve something, often involving strenuous exertion or undertaking
With great effort, she completed the challenging hike to the mountain summit.

duty /DOO-tee/

[noun] – something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do
As a teacher, it is her duty to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for her students.

damaged /DA-muhjd/

[adjective] – harmed or spoiled
The storm left the roof of the house damaged, requiring immediate repairs.

provide /pruh-VAHYD/

[verb] – to give someone something that they need
The organization aims to provide essential supplies to those affected by the natural disaster.

take part /teyk pahrt /

[verb] – to participate in or engage in an activity, event, or initiative
Everyone is encouraged to take part in the community cleanup to enhance the neighborhood’s appearance.

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。

Kenya surprised its people with a sudden day off on November 13, asking everyone to join a big tree-planting effort against climate change. Minister Kithure Kindiki shared the news on social media, saying it’s our duty to help the country’s environment. Right now, Kenya’s forests cover only 7%, so the government is spending over $80 million this year to raise it to 10%. They plan to plant and care for 15 billion trees by 2032 under the Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Program. This plan aims to fix more than 10 million hectares of damaged landscapes.It also helps with climate change effects in the Horn of Africa, especially the increasing droughts. The Kenyan Environment Ministry will provide tree seedlings to support this effort. Minister Roselinda Soipan Tuya wants all Kenyans to take part in this ‘hummingbird’ day for the environment. President William Ruto, who has been supporting this program since September 2022, earned praise, even from King Charles III, during his recent visit, showing how important planting 15 billion trees is for the world’s fight against climate change.

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。

Kenya surprised its people with a planned day off on November 13 for a tree-planting effort.
Minister Kithure Kindiki announced the tree-planting initiative on television.
Currently, Kenya’s forests cover 10%, and the government aims to increase it to 15%.
The Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Program plans to plant and care for 10 billion trees by 2032.
President William Ruto has been supporting the tree-planting program since September 2023.

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。

effort

duty

damaged

provide

take part

The organization decided to __________ free meals for those in need during the holiday season.
It is our __________ to help the community by volunteering.
He put a lot of __________ into his studies to achieve good grades.
Everyone is encouraged to __________ in the upcoming charity event to support a good cause.
Cleaning up the __________ areas in the neighborhood is essential for improvement.