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。
- Are hurricanes different from other types of storms?
- Do you prepare for natural disasters before they hit?
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。
- floodwater /FLUHD-waw-ter/
- neighbor /NEY-ber/
- together /tuh-GETH-er/
- federal /FED-er-uhl/
- build /bild/
[noun] – water that covers an area during a flood
The floodwaters rose quickly, covering the streets and homes.
[noun] – someone who lives near you
My neighbor invited us over for dinner last night.
[adverb] – with each other, at the same time or place
Let’s study together for the math test tomorrow.
[adjective] – relating to the central government of a country
The federal government helps states in times of crisis.
[verb] – to make something by putting materials together
We will build a treehouse in the backyard this weekend.
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 the past few weeks, Hurricane Helene caused a lot of damage in Tampa, Florida. Many families had to leave their homes because of rising floodwaters. One of these families was Kat Robinson-Malone’s family. They stayed with their neighbors, Chris and Kara Sundar. Together, these families supported each other as they faced not just Hurricane Helene but also Hurricane Milton, which came soon after. President Joe Biden visited the area to offer help and federal assistance to those affected. After the storms, central Florida started cleaning up and recovering. President Biden said that the damage was not as bad as expected but still affected the community. Governor Ron DeSantis sent thousands of workers to clean up, and it may take up to one year to finish. Families like the Malones and Carstensens have started to rebuild their homes, with some choosing to build stronger homes. This experience showed the importance of community support during difficult times, proving how working together can make people stronger.
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。
- Hurricane Helene caused a lot of damage in Tampa, Florida.
- The Robinson-Malone family stayed at a hotel during the hurricane.
- President Joe Biden offered help only after both hurricanes had passed.
- Governor Ron DeSantis sent thousands of workers to help clean up.
- It took less than a month for families to finish rebuilding their homes.
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。
| floodwaters | neighbor | together | federal | build |
- ______ laws are different from state laws in some cases.
- People stayed inside to avoid the dangerous ______.
- The kids worked ______ to clean the playground.
- Sarah asked her ______ to watch her house while she was away.
- The workers started to ______ a new school in the town.