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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。
- Have you ever heard of or read about extraordinary achievements or records held by individuals or animals?
- Do you follow Guinness World Records (GWR) and the records they feature?
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。
- title /TAHYT-l /
- name /neym/
- review /ri-VYOO/
- owner /OH-ner/
- fur /fur/
[noun] – a name or label given to something, often to indicate its specific status, position, or achievement
She earned the title of “Employee of the Month” for her outstanding performance at work.
[verb] – to identify or specify
The detective used fingerprints to name the suspect in the investigation.
[noun] – an examination or assessment
The teacher conducted a review of the students’ progress before the final exam.
[noun] – someone who owns something
The dog’s owner takes it for daily walks in the park.
[noun] – the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin(s) of animals, removed from their bodies
The cat’s fur is soft and fluffy to the touch.
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。
Guinness World Records (GWR) is investigating the title of the “world’s oldest dog” awarded to a Portuguese dog named Bobi, who passed away last year. Veterinarians raised concerns about the accuracy of Bobi’s reported age. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro Alentejano, initially declared the world’s oldest dog by GWR, lived an impressive 31 years and 165 days, surpassing a record set in 1939 by an Australian cattle dog. Bobi earned this title in February but sadly passed away in October of the same year. Bobi’s breed typically lives 12–14 years. GWR is conducting a comprehensive review, examining evidence, seeking new information, and consulting experts. Applications for both the “oldest dog living” and “oldest dog ever” titles are temporarily suspended. Bobi’s owner, Leonel Costa, is disappointed that GWR has not contacted him. Some veterinarians disputed Bobi’s age, attributing it to a diet of “human food.” GWR clarified that no action is taken against record holders pending the review’s outcome. Before Bobi’s demise, he enjoyed walks but became less adventurous, with thinning fur, deteriorating eyesight, and a need for more rest compared to his earlier years.
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。
- Guinness World Records (GWR) is investigating the title of the “world’s oldest dog” awarded to a Portuguese dog named Bobi.
- Veterinarians raised concerns about the accuracy of Bobi’s reported age.
- Bobi, a mixed-breed dog initially declared the world’s oldest dog by GWR, lived an impressive 31 years and 165 days.
- Bobi earned this title in January but sadly passed away in October of the same year.
- Bobi’s breed typically lives 12–14 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。
| title | name | review | owner | fur |
- __________ from certain animals has been historically used to make warm clothing.
- The company is undergoing a thorough __________ of its financial records to ensure accuracy.
- The novel received the prestigious __________ of “Best Book of the Year” from the literary association.
- Can you __________ the author of this famous novel?
- The business __________ is responsible for making important decisions for the company.