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 animals that are endangered at risk of disappearing?
- Can the disappearance of an endangered species cause problems?
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。
- individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/
- trapped /trapt/
- survey /sur-VEY/
- serious /SEER-ee-uhs/
- injury /IN-juh-ree /
[noun] – a single person or thing, considered separately from others
Each individual whale has unique markings.
[adjective] – unable to move or escape
The trapped bird couldn’t escape from the net.
[noun] – an investigation or examination conducted to gather information
The team completed a survey to measure the health of the forest.
[adjective] – very important, requiring careful thought or attention
The injury was serious and needed medical help.
[noun] – physical harm or damage to a part of the body
The whale suffered an injury after being trapped.
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。
The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered species in the world, with fewer than 400 individuals remaining. On December 9, two of these whales were found trapped in fishing gear off the coast of Massachusetts, about 50 miles southeast of Nantucket. This discovery was made during a survey by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The entanglements present a serious risk to the whales, as one juvenile is likely to die from its injuries, while an adult female has suffered a non-lethal injury. These incidents show the vulnerability of the species, which faces dangers from both fishing gear and ship collisions.
The recent sighting has raised concerns among environmentalists and scientists. Although a study shows a small 4% increase in the whale population since 2020, experts warn that the species is still at great risk of extinction. The slow reproduction rate and the effects of climate change on food sources add to the challenges faced by the whales. Scientists emphasize the need for stronger protections to reduce the impact of fishing and shipping activities and develop solutions to protect the species.
The recent sighting has raised concerns among environmentalists and scientists. Although a study shows a small 4% increase in the whale population since 2020, experts warn that the species is still at great risk of extinction. The slow reproduction rate and the effects of climate change on food sources add to the challenges faced by the whales. Scientists emphasize the need for stronger protections to reduce the impact of fishing and shipping activities and develop solutions to protect the species.
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 North Atlantic right whale is not an endangered species.
- The recent whale sighting occurred off the coast of Nantucket.
- The whale population has increased by more than 50% since 2020.
- The whales were trapped in fishing gear during a survey.
- The whales face no danger from fishing or ship collisions.
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。
| individual | trapped | survey | serious | injury |
- He had an ______ to his arm after the fall.
- An ______ may find it difficult to survive alone.
- The kitten is ______ in the tree.
- A ______ of the area showed no signs of pollution.
- This is a ______ situation that we need to address.