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。
- Have you ever heard about winter smog before?
- Do you know what causes winter smog?
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。
- dust /duhst /
- annual /AN-yoo-uhl/
- death /deth /
- challenge /CHAL-inj/
- effort /EF-ert/
[noun] – dry dirt in the form of powder that covers surfaces inside a building, or very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances
The wind carried dust from the construction site into the neighboring houses.
[adjective] – happening once every year
We celebrate our anniversary as our annual tradition.
[noun] – the end of life
The news of his death saddened the entire community.
[noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability
Learning to swim was a real challenge for him.
[noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
With diligent effort, she completed the marathon and achieved her personal goal.
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。
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, and New Delhi, India, thick smog is a significant concern for people’s health and the environment. With over 20 million residents in Dhaka, hazardous air quality results from increased construction and excessive use of fossil fuels, causing health issues like asthma. Individuals like Rafiq Mondal, a rickshaw operator, are affected. Drones highlight Dhaka as one of the most polluted cities globally. While authorities spray water to settle dust, residents call for more effective measures. The World Bank urges Bangladesh to collaborate with neighbors to address air pollution, which contributes to a fifth of the country’s annual and premature deaths. Both cities share severe air pollution challenges, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts to protect public health and enhance air quality. In New Delhi, India, pollution is severe, marked by an air quality index of 378, categorized as “very poor.” The resulting smog has disrupted transportation, impacting flights and rail services. Both Dhaka and New Delhi face serious air pollution challenges, underscoring the importance of coordinated efforts to enhance air quality and safeguard public health.
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。
- In Dhaka and New Delhi, thick smog is a significant concern for people’s health and the environment.
- Hazardous air quality in Dhaka results from increased construction and excessive use of fossil fuels, causing health issues like asthma.
- Individuals like Rafiq Mondal, a rickshaw operator, are affected by the smog in Dhaka.
- Drones highlight Dhaka as one of the most polluted cities globally.
- The World Bank urges Bangladesh to collaborate with neighbors to address air pollution, which contributes to a fifth of the country’s annual premature deaths.
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。
| dust | annual | death | challenge | effort |
- The detective was determined to solve the mystery surrounding the sudden __________ of the famous novelist.
- The construction workers used water to settle the _________ on the road.
- Learning to play a new musical instrument can be a rewarding ___________ for anyone.
- Through consistent __________, he mastered a new language, opening up a world of opportunities and cultural exchanges.
- We celebrate our __________ family reunion with a picnic in the park every summer.