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 an earthquake is?
- Have you ever felt the ground shaking like it’s moving beneath your feet?
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。
- death /deth/
- destroy /dih-STROI/
- confirm /kuhn-FURM/
- difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/
- chance /chans/
[noun] – the end of life
The sudden earthquake in the small village led to the tragic deaths of several residents.
[verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
The powerful tornado had the ability to destroy entire houses within seconds.
[verb] – to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by phone or writing
The laboratory results confirmed that the experiment was a success, providing evidence for the scientist’s hypothesis.
[noun] – the fact of not being easy to do or understand
She encountered difficulty while trying to solve the complex math problem but didn’t give up until she found the solution.
[noun] – an occasion that allows something to be done
He took a chance and applied for the job.
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 strong earthquake struck Moulay Brahim, a village in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, on a Friday night. This earthquake is the strongest in Morocco in a hundred years. It has caused more than 2,000 deaths, and many people are still missing, possibly trapped under collapsed buildings. Moulay Brahim, once a lovely village, is now mostly destroyed, and 25 deaths have been confirmed. Sami Sensis, whose family often visits this peaceful place, cannot properly say goodbye to his parents because their hotel partially collapsed during the earthquake, and he is waiting for news. The site is dangerous, so the local fire brigade had to leave.Rescue teams are facing difficulties because the roads are blocked by big rocks, making it hard to reach distant places. Local people are helping each other and sharing what they can. For example, Leila Idabdelah bakes flatbread to support others. Foreign countries are also assisting, and the Moroccan Interior Ministry is thankful for their help. However, time is running out for the people of Moulay Brahim, and with each passing hour, the chance of reuniting with their loved ones becomes smaller.
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 earthquake in Moulay Brahim is the strongest Morocco has experienced in a century.
- The earthquake has caused over 2,000 deaths.
- The local fire brigade is still present at the dangerous site.
- Leila Idabdelah is helping by baking flatbread to support others.
- As time passes, the chance of reuniting with loved ones for the people of Moulay Brahim is increasing.
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。
| death | destroy | confirm | difficulty | chance |
- Learning a new language can be challenging, but with practice, you can overcome the ________.
- The fierce storm had the power to ________ the beautiful garden, leaving only debris behind.
- If you study hard, there’s a good ________ you’ll do well on the exam.
- After the accident, there was a sense of ________ in the air, and everyone was somber.
- The doctor needed to ________ the diagnosis with further tests to be certain.