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。
- Can you give one type of waste produced on farms?
- Can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources?
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。
- issue /ISH-ooo/
- farm /fahrm/
- pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/
- recommend /rek-uh-MEND/
- effort /EF-ert/
[noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about
The book has many interesting issues.
[noun] – a place where crops are grown and animals are raised
The farm has many animals.
[noun] – the presence or introduction of harmful substances into the environment
Air pollution can harm health.
[verb] – to suggest something as a good idea
I recommend this book to you.
[noun] – Physical or mental energy used to achieve something.
She put a lot of effort into her homework.
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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has discovered major issues with how Vermont handles phosphorus waste from farms. This problem has led to poor water quality in Lake Champlain and other nearby lakes. A recent report indicates that Vermont’s current system for managing farm pollution does not meet federal standards and requires significant upgrades. Phosphorus runoff from both large and small farms has led to harmful algae blooms, which damage the lake’s ecosystem. The EPA recommends that Vermont’s Natural Resources Agency should oversee large farms entirely, including issuing permits, performing inspections, and monitoring nutrient levels. Local officials agree that changes are necessary but note that farmers have already made considerable efforts to reduce pollution. Environmental groups support the EPA’s actions, hoping that implementing the suggested changes will greatly improve Lake Champlain’s water quality and ecosystem.
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 EPA discovered problems with how Vermont handles phosphorus waste.
- Vermont’s water quality has improved due to better farm management.
- The EPA recommends that Vermont’s Natural Resources Agency should oversee large farms.
- Phosphorus runoff is beneficial for the lake’s ecosystem.
- Local officials agree that changes are needed to improve water quality.
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。
| issue | farm | pollution | recommends | effort |
- His ______ made the project a success.
- The ______ of water conservation is important.
- We visited the ______ to see the cows.
- The teacher ______ extra study.
- Factories cause ______ in the city.