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 seen corals in person?
- Have you heard of coral bleaching before?
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。
- effort /EF-ert/
- transport /TRANS-pawrt/
- protect /pruh-TEKT/
- involve /in-VOLV/
- essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/
[noun] – a determined attempt to achieve something
The company’s effort to reduce waste was successful.
[noun] – the act of moving something from one place to another
The transport of goods across the country is done by trucks and trains.
[verb] – to keep something or someone safe from harm or damage
The new law aims to protect endangered species.
[verb] – to include or require as a necessary part
The project involves both research and practical application.
[adjective] – necessary or needed
Having a reliable internet connection is essential for working from home.
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。
Around 300 endangered sea corals were moved from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast as part of a research and restoration effort. On September 18, researchers from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi packed the corals for transport at NSU’s Oceanographic Campus in Dania Beach. The corals were carefully placed in protective containers with fresh seawater and extra oxygen, then packed in insulated coolers for transport. They were flown to Texas to help with ongoing research. The move was needed because coral bleaching in 2023 damaged many corals in the Florida Keys. Healthy corals from NSU’s nursery were chosen for research. Coral conservation is important because corals protect coastlines and support marine life. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is studying how sediment affects coral health and strength. Some corals will help create a bleaching guide for the Caribbean, while others will act as part of a genetic bank of nearly 100 Staghorn coral colonies. This project also involves sharing corals with other institutions to boost restoration efforts. Expanding coral storage sites is essential for their survival and conservation. Scientists highlight the need to act quickly because coral populations are decreasing fast due to environmental changes.
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 corals were transported from the Texas Gulf Coast to South Florida for restoration efforts.
- The research focused on how coral bleaching affects land-based plants rather than marine life.
- The corals were placed in protective containers with fresh seawater and extra oxygen for the transport.
- Some of the corals will be used to create a bleaching guide for the Caribbean.
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is studying how sediment affects coral health and strength.
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。
| effort | transport | protect | involves | essential |
- She always wears a hat and sunscreen to __________ her skin from the sun.
- They hired a service to handle the __________ of furniture to their new home.
- She put in a lot of __________ to organize the charity event.
- Good nutrition is __________ for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Cooking a meal from scratch often __________ using multiple ingredients.