©(Skylar Young-Bayer via Associated Press)
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 animals get scared in new places?
- Do you think dogs can survive in the wild alone?
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。
- touch /tuhch/
- attempt /uh-TEMPT/
- progress /PROG-res/
- hide /hahyd/
- safely /SEYF-lee/
[verb] – to affect someone emotionally; to make someone feel sympathy, love, or sadness
The story of the lost kitten touched many students at the school.
[noun] – an effort to do something, especially something difficult
Despite many attempts, the students could not solve the hard math problem.
[noun] – improvement or movement toward a goal
The team is making good progress on the group project.
[verb] – to go where no one can see you or find you
The cat always hides under the bed during thunderstorms.
[adverb] – in a way that avoids danger or harm
The children crossed the street safely with the help of a crossing guard.
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 dangerous wildfires hit Los Angeles in early January 2025, a stray dog named Jackie was rescued from a crowded shelter. She was at risk of being put down, so she was flown to Juneau, Alaska, as part of a program to help animals find new homes. Jackie arrived in mid-February but ran away from her new home on the very first day. She disappeared into a forested area near a busy road, and since then, her story has touched many people. Despite several rescue attempts, no one has been able to catch her. People are growing more worried now that black bears are coming out of hibernation in the area. Juneau Animal Rescue and local animal control have tried many ways to find her, like setting food traps and using infrared cameras at night. Officer Thom Young-Bayer says they are slowly making progress. Jackie, a German shepherd-husky mix, has been spotted more often and seems less afraid. She hides using moss and stays away from light, making her hard to see. Volunteers continue searching, determined to bring her home safely.
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。
- Jackie was adopted by a family in California.
- Jackie ran away a few weeks after arriving in Alaska.
- People are worried because bears are starting to wake up.
- The rescue team is not using any special tools to find Jackie.
- Volunteers are still trying to bring Jackie home.
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。
| touched | attempts | progress | hides | safely |
- The climbers made several ______ to reach the top of the mountain.
- Her kind words ______ everyone at the farewell party.
- The pilot landed the plane ______ during the storm.
- He ______ his phone when the teacher walks by.
- She showed a lot of ______ in learning how to swim.