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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 pets can understand people’s feelings?
- Have you ever seen a rescue dog in real life or on TV?
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。
- temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/
- rescue /RES-kyoo/
- emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/
- calm /kahm/
- gentle /JEN-tl/
[adjective] – lasting for a limited period of time
The school set up a temporary classroom in the gym while the main building was being repaired.
[noun] – the act of saving someone from danger or a difficult situation
The rescue of the trapped hikers took more than ten hours.
[noun] – a serious or dangerous situation that needs immediate action
The hospital is always prepared to respond to any emergency.
[adjective] – not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions
Her calm voice helped the lost child feel safe.
[adjective] – kind and soft in action or behavior
He used a gentle tone when talking to the injured bird.
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。
After the deadly building collapse in Bangkok caused by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar on March 28, 2025, a temporary shelter was set up near the site to support families of the missing workers. Although the earthquake’s epicenter was more than 1,200 kilometers away, it caused major damage in Bangkok. One high-rise building collapsed, with 15 of the 22 confirmed victims among those who did not survive, according to city officials. Around 70 workers are still missing. At the shelter, grief filled the air as families waited for news. But hope briefly returned when K9 USAR Thailand’s search dogs arrived to help with the rescue. This non-profit group works with the Thai government in emergencies and brought trained golden retrievers to search for survivors. These dogs also provided comfort to families, especially children. According to the deputy director, Alongkot Chukaew, dogs like Sahara and Safari help ease people’s pain with their calm and gentle nature. Handlers choose dogs that can bring comfort, giving families a quiet reminder that rescue efforts continue. Despite the hardship, these dogs have become a symbol of hope, care, and strength.
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。
- K9 USAR Thailand sent robots to help in the rescue.
- The golden retrievers helped search for people.
- A shelter was made to help the rescue dogs.
- Families waited at the shelter to hear news.
- The earthquake was only 100 kilometers from Bangkok.
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。
temporary | rescue | emergency | calm | gentle |
- The pilot remained ______ during the sudden turbulence.
- During the wildfire, many people had to evacuate due to the ______.
- The nurse had a ______ touch that made the child feel safe during the checkup.
- A ______ bridge was built after the flood destroyed the original one.
- After the boat sank, the coast guard led a successful ______ of all passengers.