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 know what privatization is?
- Do you believe that protected forest areas should be privatized?
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。
- conflict /kuhn-FLIKT/
- increase /in-KREES/
- threaten /THRET-n/
- ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/
- fear /FEER/
[noun] – a serious disagreement or argument
The two teams had a conflict over the game rules.
[verb] – to make something larger or greater in number, size, or amount
The teacher will increase the class time next week.
[verb] – to express an intention to cause harm or damage
The storm may threaten our plans for the picnic.
[noun] – the power or skill to do something
She has the ability to solve difficult math problems.
[verb] – to be worried or frightened that something bad might happen or might have happened
The students feared that they might fail the important exam.
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 Brazil, some states are reducing protections for the Amazon rainforest. Agricultural groups, including cattle ranchers and soybean producers, are pushing for more farming areas by cutting down forests. This effort directly conflicts with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s goal to decrease deforestation. The loss of forests increases carbon emissions and threatens Brazil’s ability to meet its 2030 deforestation targets. The Amazon is essential for global climate stability, as it is home to a rich ecosystem and holds a large portion of the world’s freshwater.
In August 2024, the state of Acre passed a new law allowing the privatization of protected forest areas. This law aims to legalize settlements in conservation areas and has been supported by agribusiness groups, who argue that forests limit economic growth. However, environmentalists fear this could lead to further deforestation. Satellite data has shown an increase in illegal deforestation in Acre and neighboring states like RondThreatenonia, where changes in conservation laws have caused major forest fires. These issues challenge Brazil’s environmental goals and the protection of the Amazon.
In August 2024, the state of Acre passed a new law allowing the privatization of protected forest areas. This law aims to legalize settlements in conservation areas and has been supported by agribusiness groups, who argue that forests limit economic growth. However, environmentalists fear this could lead to further deforestation. Satellite data has shown an increase in illegal deforestation in Acre and neighboring states like RondThreatenonia, where changes in conservation laws have caused major forest fires. These issues challenge Brazil’s environmental goals and the protection of the Amazon.
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 Amazon is crucial for global climate stability.
- The law passed in Acre bans all deforestation.
- Agricultural groups in Brazil support the protection of forests.
- The privatization law aims to protect the Amazon.
- Deforestation increases carbon emissions.
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。
| conflict | increase | threatened | ability | feared |
- The hikers ______ they would get lost in the dense forest before nightfall.
- The meeting times ______ with her class schedule.
- He ______ to call the police if they didn’t leave.
- Prices are expected to ______ after the holiday.
- His ______ to speak French is impressive.