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 think pesticides are important for farming?
- Is it important to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in farming?
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。
- contain /kuhn-TEYN/
- benefit /BEN-uh-fit/
- tube /toob/
- prevent /pri-VENT/
- condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/
[verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part
This recipe contains a lot of spices to enhance the flavor.
[noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help
Regular exercise has many health benefits.
[noun] – cylindrical containers, typically made of a flexible material
The hospital used a tube to administer medication directly into the patient’s veins.
[verb] – to stop something from happening or avoid it
Proper precautions can prevent accidents.
[noun] – the particular state that something or someone is in
The animal shelter ensures that all pets are in good condition before adoption.
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。
Scientists in Colombia have created a new food supplement to protect bees from the harmful effects of pesticides. Bees are crucial for pollination, which supports ecosystems and food production. However, pesticides often damage bees’ brains, affecting their movement and memory. Researchers from Rosario University in Bogota, the University of Arizona, and Universidad Javeriana developed the supplement to help bees resist this damage. The plant-based formula contains flavonoids, natural compounds known for their health benefits, which protect bees from neurological harm. The supplement was first tested in a lab, where bees were fed the formula while sedated and placed in small tubes. The results showed that the supplement prevented the usual damage from pesticides. Testing is now underway at a university apiary to check its effectiveness in real-world conditions. Juan Jose Ovalle, a student involved in the project, confirmed the supplement’s protective effects but mentioned that more improvements are needed. This breakthrough offers hope for bee populations, which are vital for biodiversity and global food supplies. While more work is needed, the supplement is an important step toward protecting these essential pollinators.
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。
- Bees are not important for pollination.
- Pesticides help improve bees’ memory and movement.
- The supplement contains flavonoids, which are good for bees’ health.
- The supplement was tested in a lab before being used with bees.
- The supplement is the final solution for protecting bees.
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。
| contains | benefits | tube | prevented | condition |
- The new policy provides __________ to all employees.
- The veterinarian checked the dog’s __________ after the surgery to ensure it was recovering well.
- This dish _________ a variety of fresh vegetables.
- The strong walls __________ the floodwaters from entering the house.
- The surgeon used a __________ to drain excess fluid from the wound.