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 that agricultural practices might contribute to greenhouse gas emissions?
- Is your country employing strategies or methods to reduce environmental problems?
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。
- farming /FAHR-ming/
- method /METH-uhd/
- climate /klahy-mit/
- stress /stres/
- importance /im-PAWR-tns/
[noun] – the activity of working on a farm or organizing the work there
Farming requires dedication and hard work, involving tasks such as planting, harvesting, and caring for animals.
[noun] – a particular way of doing something
The scientific method involves steps like observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion.
[noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place
The desert has an arid climate, characterized by hot temperatures and little rainfall.
[verb] – to give special importance or emphasis to something
Teachers stress the importance of regular practice to improve students’ learning abilities.
[noun] – the quality of being important
The importance of clean water to sustain life is undeniable.
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。
At COP28 in Dubai, a group emphasized the need to reduce factory farming to help the environment. They explained that this type of farming produces harmful gases. A study by World Animal Protection showed that factory farming alone creates 11% of global emissions, mainly from the 80 billion animals raised for food each year. This results in about 6.2 billion tons of CO2 a year. The United Arab Emirates, hosting COP28, urged nations to reconsider food production methods to decrease these harmful emissions.During COP28, David Garrahy highlighted that food systems contribute significantly to harmful greenhouse gases, with animal farming responsible for about one-fifth of these emissions. Suggestions included halting new factory farms for ten years and providing support for more eco-friendly ways to produce food. The group also called for increased funding from major farming companies to address climate-related issues. Events at COP28 like “Food4Climate” and “Food Day” showcased how food production impacts the environment. Garrahy stressed the importance of food systems aligning with goals like the Paris Agreement to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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。
- At COP28 in Dubai, there was an emphasis on the need to reduce factory farming for environmental conservation.
- Around 90 billion animals raised for food annually in factory farming generate an estimated 7.8 billion tons of CO2 emissions each year.
- David Garrahy highlighted during COP28 that animal farming contributes to about one-fifth of harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
- The discussions at COP28 included suggestions to halt the establishment of new factory farms for ten years and promote more eco-friendly food production methods.
- The group’s suggestions at COP28 included promoting the expansion of new factory farms for the next ten years.
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。
| farming | method | climate | stress | importance |
- Environmental conservation holds great __________ for the well-being of future generations.
- Modern __________ practices involve the use of technology to increase efficiency and productivity on the farm.
- There are various teaching __________ used in schools, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
- Coastal regions often experience a mild __________ due to the moderating effect of the nearby ocean.
- Health experts __________ the significance of a balanced diet and regular exercise for overall well-being.