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。
- Have you heard of measles before?
- Do you think it’s important for people to get vaccinated to prevent diseases?
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。
- confirm /kuhn-FURM/
- recent /REE-suhnt/
- urgent /UR-juhnt/
- necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee/
- importance /im-PAWR-tns/
[verb] – to state or show that something is true or correct
The doctor will confirm the test results tomorrow.
[adjective] – happening or starting not long ago
The news talked about a recent earthquake in Japan.
[adjective] – needing quick action or attention
She sent an urgent message about the storm.
[adjective] – needed or required
A passport is necessary for traveling to another country.
[noun] – the state of being valuable or significant
The teacher explained the importance of studying every day.
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 measles outbreak has emerged in the United States, primarily affecting rural West Texas. Health officials have confirmed over 150 cases, making it the largest outbreak in recent years. Additional cases have been detected in New Mexico, Alaska, California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers an outbreak to be three or more related cases, with three clusters meeting this definition in 2025. Measles spreads through airborne transmission and remains highly contagious. Studies indicate that an infected individual can spread the virus to about 15 others in unvaccinated communities. Experts attribute the increase in cases to declining immunization rates. Authorities are enforcing urgent measures to control the outbreak. The CDC has deployed specialists to Texas to support containment efforts. Medical experts confirm that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective defense. The CDC recommends two doses to ensure immunity. Studies emphasize that a 95% vaccination rate is necessary to prevent outbreaks. However, immunization rates have dropped, partly due to COVID-19 disruptions. Epidemiologists highlight the importance of reinforcing vaccination programs to curb transmission.
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 measles outbreak in the United States has only affected Texas.
- Health officials have confirmed fewer than 150 measles cases in this outbreak.
- Measles spreads only through direct physical contact with an infected person.
- The MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent measles.
- A 95% vaccination rate is necessary to stop measles outbreaks.
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。
| confirm | recent | urgent | necessary | importance |
- The patient needed ______ medical care after the accident.
- Good sleep has great ______ for a healthy life.
- He shared a ______ photo from his vacation.
- She called to ______ the meeting time with her boss.
- Drinking water is ______ to stay healthy.