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 know about wildfires?
- Is this situation common in your area?
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。
- expect /ik-SPEKT/
- evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/
- damage /DAM-ij /
- firefighter /FAHYUHR-fahy-ter/
- beforehand /bih-FAWR-hand/
[verb] – to think or believe something will happen or someone will arrive
I expect my friend to come to the party tonight.
[verb] – to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe
During the flood, we had to evacuate our homes and move to higher ground.
[noun] – physical harm that is done to something or to someone’s body
The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses in our neighborhood.
[noun] – a person who puts out fires and saves people from danger
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue the trapped family.
[adverb] – earlier; in advance
Let’s discuss the plan beforehand so everyone knows what to do.
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。
A massive fire broke out near Fort McMurray, Alberta, on May 15, 2024, forcing people to leave their homes. Thankfully, the wind was expected to help calm the fire. This happened during Canada’s fire season, which happens every year, especially after last year when there were many fires across the country. Around 6,600 people had to evacuate parts of Fort McMurray, remembering a bad fire in 2016 that caused a lot of damage and forced many people to leave. Last year’s fires were so big that they covered a large area and even made the air dirty on the U.S. East Coast. A weather system helped control a fire near Fort Nelson, BC, while a big fire in Cranberry Portage, MB, led to evacuations. Local, provincial, and national groups worked together, sending more firefighters and helping evacuees. They stressed the importance of being informed and ready for fires made worse by climate change. Measures like controlled burns and better land management are vital for preventing fires. Teaching communities about fire safety beforehand can help them deal with fires better.
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 fire near Fort McMurray, Alberta, happened during Canada’s flood season.
- Last year, there were no fires across Canada.
- The wind was not expected to help calm the fire near Fort McMurray.
- Around 10,000 people had to evacuate parts of Fort McMurray.
- Measures like controlled burns and better land management are not important for preventing fires.
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。
| expect | evacuate | damage | firefighter | beforehand |
- The hailstorm caused significant ______ to the crops in the fields.
- I didn’t ______ to see you here today!
- We had to ______ the camping site due to approaching wild animals.
- The chef prepares all the ingredients ______ to ensure smooth cooking during the busy hours.
- My cousin is training to become a ______ to follow in our family’s tradition.