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 noticed changes in the weather patterns over the past few years?
- Do those changes you mentioned affect your daily life?
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。
- temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/
- elderly /EL-der-lee/
- diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/
- farming /FAHR-ming /
- outdoor /OUT-dawr/
[noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body
The temperature outside today is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius.
[adjective] – old people considered as a group
The elderly often need extra care during heatwaves to avoid health risks.
[noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood
She manages her diabetes with a strict diet and regular medication.
[noun] – the activity of working on a farm or organizing the work there
Farming is essential for producing the food we eat every day.
[adjective] – existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building
We planned several outdoor activities for the summer camp.
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。
Heatwaves are affecting many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, leading authorities and health experts to issue warnings for public health protection. Heat presents serious health risks, including symptoms like dizziness and thirst from heat exhaustion and more severe conditions such as heatstroke, which can cause organ damage if not treated promptly. Experts caution that as temperatures increase due to climate change, the risk of heat-related illnesses will rise, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like infants, the elderly, and individuals with conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Intense heat and humidity make sweating less helpful, making people more likely to get sick from heat. Hot weather can also make bacteria grow and dirty water, which can lead to diseases. Farming is also in danger because heat can hurt crops and food safety. Predictions about the future say that more people might get sick worldwide from heat by 2030. This means action needs to be taken now to stay safe. Countries are taking action by limiting outdoor activities, opening cool places, and telling people to drink water and rest during extreme heat. Getting quick medical help for heatstroke is very important to keep everyone healthy during heatwaves.
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。
- Health experts have issued warnings to protect public health during heatwaves.
- Heat exhaustion can cause dizziness and thirst, while heatstroke can lead to organ damage if not treated.
- Rising temperatures due to climate change will decrease the risk of heat-related illnesses.
- Intense heat and humidity increase the effectiveness of sweating.
- Predictions suggest fewer people may get sick worldwide from heat-related illnesses by 2030.
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。
| temperature | elderly | diabetes | farming | outdoor |
- The __________ concert was canceled due to the rain.
- Modern __________ techniques have significantly increased crop yields.
- The __________ often benefit from community programs designed to ensure their well-being.
- She checked her __________ with a thermometer to see if she had a fever.
- People with __________ need to monitor their blood sugar levels carefully.