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 about renewable energy sources like solar and wind?
- Is renewable energy important for the environment?
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。
- renewable /ruh-NOO-uh-bl/
- emit /ih-MIT/
- surpass /ser-PAS/
- neutrality /noo-TRAL-i-tee/
- transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/
[adjective] – a resource or energy that can be replaced naturally and is not depleted when used
Solar power is a type of renewable energy.
[verb] – to release or send out something, such as light, heat, or gas
Factories emit smoke into the air.
[verb] – to do better than or go beyond something
She worked hard to surpass her goals.
[noun ] – the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.
The country maintained neutrality during the war.
[noun] – a change from one state or condition to another
The transition to clean energy is happening quickly.
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 European Union reached a significant milestone in 2024 by generating 47% of its electricity from renewable sources like solar and wind. According to Ember, nearly three-quarters of the EU’s electricity now comes from sources that do not emit greenhouse gases, including 24% from nuclear power. This achievement surpasses the progress of countries such as the United States and China. The European Green Deal, launched in 2019, has played a crucial role in this success by aiming to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Advancements in technology, investments, and events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have also driven this transition. This shift has delivered major benefits, such as saving over $61 billion in fossil fuel imports since 2019. Countries like Portugal and Estonia have shown significant progress due to strict energy policies and incentives. Despite these achievements, challenges remain, including the slow development of nuclear energy. Experts stress the need for global collaboration to ensure sustainability.
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 EU generated 47% of its electricity from nuclear power in 2024.
- Nearly three-quarters of the EU’s electricity comes from sources that emit greenhouse gases.
- The European Green Deal was launched in 2019.
- The goal of the European Green Deal is to increase emissions by 55% by 2030.
- Portugal and Estonia have made progress due to strict energy policies.
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。
| renewable | emit | surpass | neutrality | transition |
- The ______ to summer clothes happens in May.
- ______ resources do not run out quickly.
- Some machines ______ loud noises when used.
- The new bridge will ______ the old one in size.
- ______ helps to avoid arguments between friends.