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 shelters for homeless animals in your area?
- Have you seen any stories about animal shelters on social media?
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。
- deal with /deel with/
- temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/
- extremely /ik-STREEM-lee /
- puppy /PUHP-ee/
- protect /pruh-TEKT/
[phrasal verb] – to take action in order to solve a problem or handle a situation
The manager had to deal with a difficult customer complaint.
[adjective] – lasting for a limited time
We stayed in a temporary shelter until our house was repaired.
[adverb] – to a very great degree; very
The weather was extremely cold, forcing everyone to bundle up.
[noun] – a young dog
The family adopted a playful puppy from the local shelter.
[verb] – to keep safe from harm or danger
It’s important to protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses in the sun.
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。
The KTOZ Shelter for Homeless Animals in Poland recently started “Operation Frost” to deal with an upcoming very cold period. The shelter urgently asked people to either take in or give temporary homes to dogs because of the extremely cold weather. This request led to a huge response, with many people adopting dogs over the weekend. Małgorzata Pałetko, the shelter’s deputy manager, shared that an incredible 120 puppies found new homes, surprising the shelter staff. The initial plea was made on Friday, expecting a significant drop in temperature in parts of southern Poland, especially in Krakow, where the shelter is situated. With around 300 dogs in their care and limited indoor space, the shelter sought temporary help to make sure all dogs could be protected from the cold. The shelter suspended “Operation Frost” as it accommodated all dogs indoors due to overwhelming public support. The police, vital in managing traffic, adopted an adorable pup named Mombaj, sharing the heartwarming experience on social media. Małgorzata Pałetko praised the shelter’s successful pet-owner matches, expressing hope for the dogs to find permanent, loving homes.
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 KTOZ Shelter for Homeless Animals is located in Italy.
- “Operation Frost” was initiated to cope with a period of extreme heat.
- The shelter’s deputy manager is named Maria Pałetko.
- The shelter’s initial plea resulted in no response from the public.
- “Operation Frost” was suspended because the shelter did not receive public support.
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。
| deal with | temporary | extremely | puppy | protect |
- The ______ wagged its tail in excitement when the children approached.
- She was ______ happy when she received the surprise gift.
- His ______ job at the bookstore ends next month.
- Teachers often ______ various challenges in the classroom.
- It is our duty to ______ endangered species and preserve biodiversity for future generations.