Chickens and ducks assist in Romanian middle schools

admin 2024年11月18日

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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 participate in any school activities?
Do you think kindness should be taught in schools?

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。

rescue /RES-kyoo/

[adjective] – a rescue animal is one that has been taken from a situation where it was not cared for or was treated badly and has been given a home
The family adopted a rescue dog from the shelter last weekend.

promote /pruh-MOHT/

[verb] – to encourage or support the growth or development of something
The company aims to promote healthy eating habits through its new campaign.

result /ri-ZUHLT/

[noun] – the outcome or consequence of an action, event, or process
The results of the experiment were published in a scientific journal.

connection /kuh-NEK-shuhn/

[noun] – an emotional bond or sense of attachment
After spending time with the rescue dog, Sarah felt a deep connection to it and wanted to adopt it.

approach /uh-PROHCH/

[noun] – a way of dealing with or doing something
The teacher’s approach to teaching math focuses on real-world applications.

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 new program in Ilfov County, Romania, aims to teach empathy to fifth- and sixth-graders through animal awareness classes. Starting in November, students will interact with live animals, including a rescue hen named Rodica and a duck called Bubbles. They will also visit animal shelters to meet animals that have faced challenges, such as those with disabilities. The program, supported by experts including the county’s animal protection adviser, hopes to promote kindness towards animals and reduce bullying in schools. Early results show success, with teachers noticing more engaged students. 11-year-old Ana-Maria Neagu, for example, developed a strong connection with chickens, while Yasmina Dinu empathized with Rodica’s past struggles. Sorin Sirbeanu, the program coordinator, said the hands-on approach has encouraged emotional growth and responsibility. This initiative is an innovative effort to address social issues, especially in a country with limited educational resources and high rural school dropout rates.

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 program in Ilfov County helps students learn about animal rights and kindness.
Students will only learn about animals by reading books.
The program includes visits to animal shelters.
Ana-Maria Neagu developed a strong connection with ducks.
The goal of the program is to reduce bullying in schools.

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。

rescue

promote

results

connection

approach

She worked hard to __________ the charity event and raise awareness.
The teacher noticed a strong __________ between the students.
She was pleased with the __________ of her hard work during the competition.
They developed a new __________ to solving the problem that was more efficient.
The __________ cat found a new home with a loving family.