British teens embrace opportunities at urban school farm

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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 believe schools should prioritize incorporating practical experiences, like working on a school farm or participating in conservation projects, into their curriculum?
Have you ever experienced life on a farm?

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。

introduce /in-truh-DOOS/

[verb] – to bring someone to a new experience or concept, making them aware or familiar with it for the first time
The teacher will introduce a new chapter in today’s class.

former /FAWR-mer/

[adjective] – of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past
The former CEO retired last year after decades of service to the company.

career /kuh-REER/

[noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money
She pursued a successful career in medicine, specializing in pediatrics.

display /dih-SPLEY/

[verb] – to show or exhibit something, often to demonstrate skills, talents, or qualities for others to see
The athlete displayed incredible perseverance during the marathon race, finishing despite the challenging conditions.

attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/

[noun] – notice, thought, or interest
The loud noise grabbed everyone’s attention during the concert.

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。

Near Liverpool, Woodchurch High School launched a farm 13 years ago to introduce city students to farm life. The farm taught about farming jobs and encouraged appreciation for nature. Former students near Liverpool, now dairy farmers and veterinarians, credit the farm for influencing their career choices.

The farm is a safe place for students in an area with money problems. It is tough for people to move to better jobs in the UK. This farm helps students learn about different jobs and people outside their town. Headteacher Rebekah Phillips thinks it is important for young people to show what they can do and grow emotionally. Students at the farm display their skills by looking after various animals like sheep, alpacas, goats, pigs, and chickens. Managed by Linda Hackett, the farm receives support from farming communities. Sophie Tedesco, a past student now working as a dairy farmer, appreciates the school’s farming lessons. Despite acclaim for saving a rare sheep, school evaluations fail to see its importance, as mentioned by Headteacher Phillips. She proudly stated the farm’s excellence, except for a sheep incident that caught everyone’s attention.

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 farm is in a financially stable area and doesn’t face any economic challenges.
The farm allows students to care for various animals like sheep, alpacas, goats, pigs, and chickens.
Managed by Linda Hackett, the farm lacks support from farming communities.
Former students near Liverpool, now working as dairy farmers and veterinarians, attribute the farm to influencing their career paths.
The school evaluations greatly emphasize the importance of a rare sheep incident, overshadowing the farm’s overall success.

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。

introduce

former

career

display

attention

After completing her education, she began her __________ as a software developer at a renowned tech company.
He __________ remarkable leadership qualities when guiding his team through a difficult project.
She plans to __________ her friend to the joys of hiking during their weekend trip.
Her unusual choice of outfit attracted __________ at the party.
She reminisced about her __________ school and the memories associated with it.