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。
- Is it important to take care of animals in zoos?
- Are endangered species important to know about?
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。
- birth /burth/
- tortoise /TAWR-tuhs/
- public /PUHB-lik/
- event /ih-VENT/
- protect /pruh-TEKT/
[noun] – the process of being born or the beginning of life
The birth of the tortoises was a special moment.
[noun] – a slow-moving land animal with a hard shell that protects it
The tortoise walked slowly across the field.
[noun] – ordinary people or the community at large
The public can visit the zoo anytime.
[noun] – a significant occurrence or happening
The event of the tortoises’ birth is a major step in protecting endangered species.
[verb] – to keep something safe from harm or danger
We must protect endangered animals.
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 Philadelphia Zoo has reached a historic milestone with the birth of four Galapagos tortoises. This is the first time in the zoo’s 150-year history that such an event has occurred. The hatchlings are the offspring of Mommy and Abrazzo, two nearly 100-year-old tortoises. Mommy has been part of the zoo since 1932 and is considered one of the most genetically valuable tortoises in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ species survival plan. The first egg hatched on February 27, and additional eggs are still being monitored. The public will be able to view the tortoises starting April 23, along with a naming contest.
This event is important for the conservation of the endangered Galapagos tortoise species. Experts say that breeding programs are necessary for maintaining genetic diversity and helping to protectspecies. While this milestone shows progress, challenges remain in habitat preservation and the effectiveness of breeding efforts. The Philadelphia Zoo’s achievement highlights the importance of scientific cooperation in protecting vulnerable species.
This event is important for the conservation of the endangered Galapagos tortoise species. Experts say that breeding programs are necessary for maintaining genetic diversity and helping to protectspecies. While this milestone shows progress, challenges remain in habitat preservation and the effectiveness of breeding efforts. The Philadelphia Zoo’s achievement highlights the importance of scientific cooperation in protecting vulnerable 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 Philadelphia Zoo reached a historic milestone with the birth of Galapagos tortoises.
- The hatchlings are the offspring of two nearly 100-year-old tortoises.
- The public can view the tortoises starting on April 23.
- The event is about protecting lions and tigers.
- This milestone shows progress in habitat preservation.
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。
| birth | tortoise | public | event | protect |
- The zookeepers ______ the animals from the cold.
- She celebrated the ______ of her new puppy.
- The ______’s shell helps protect it from danger.
- The ______ was excited to see the new animals.
- The ______ of the rare bird sighting helped raise awareness for conservation.