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 experienced extreme weather conditions?
- Is it important for communities to be prepared for extreme weather events?
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。
- experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/
- flood /fluhd/
- speed /speed/
- crew /kroo/
- warn /wawrn/
[verb] – if you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it
Sarah experienced working in a busy restaurant kitchen, she learned to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
[noun] – an overflowing of water onto land that is usually dry
The heavy rain caused a flood, making it difficult for people to travel.
[noun] – the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
The car was traveling at a high speed on the highway.
[noun] – a group of people working together, especially one that operates a vehicle or machine
The film crew worked tirelessly to capture the scenes for the movie.
[verb] – to inform or notify in advance of a danger or problem
The lifeguard used a whistle to warn the swimmers about the approaching shark.
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 early February 2024, California experienced extreme weather known as an atmospheric river event. This brought heavy rainfall, floods on roads, and power outages, affecting almost 850,000 people. The winds were very strong, reaching speeds of more than 80 mph in mountainous areas and 60 mph in the San Francisco Bay Area, similar to those of a hurricane. Streets in the San Francisco Bay Area flooded, trees fell, and power lines were disrupted.
Emergency crews in San Jose assisted flood-stranded residents and protected a threatened homeless camp. Santa Barbara residents prepared for a storm with supplies, leading to canceled classes for safety. Ventura experienced flooded freeways and stranded vehicles, with more than 847,000 statewide power outages. The Storm Prediction Center warned of tornadoes in the Bay Area, disrupting San Francisco International Airport. The “”Pineapple Express”” storm brought heavy snow to Palisades Tahoe and Sierra Nevada, while Southern California faced significant flooding risk from the system.
Emergency crews in San Jose assisted flood-stranded residents and protected a threatened homeless camp. Santa Barbara residents prepared for a storm with supplies, leading to canceled classes for safety. Ventura experienced flooded freeways and stranded vehicles, with more than 847,000 statewide power outages. The Storm Prediction Center warned of tornadoes in the Bay Area, disrupting San Francisco International Airport. The “”Pineapple Express”” storm brought heavy snow to Palisades Tahoe and Sierra Nevada, while Southern California faced significant flooding risk from the system.
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。
- Extreme weather in early February 2024 affected only a few hundred people.
- The winds during the atmospheric river event in California did not reach hurricane-like speeds.
- Streets in the San Francisco Bay Area were not flooded during the extreme weather event.
- Emergency crews in San Jose did not assist flood-stranded residents.
- The Storm Prediction Center did not warn of tornadoes in the Bay Area.
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。
| experience | flood | speed | crew | warn |
- The train reached a high _______ as it raced through the countryside.
- Emma was excited to ______ the thrill of skydiving for the first time, feeling a mix of fear and exhilaration as she jumped from the plane.
- After the storm, the river overflowed its banks and a _______ swept through the village.
- The airline ______ efficiently handled the emergency situation, providing comfort and assistance to passengers during the unexpected turbulence.
- The weather forecast was updated to ______ of a severe thunderstorm later in the day.