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 ever seen an old animal?
- Do you think animals should have special care when they get old?
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。
- special /SPESH-uhl/
- elderly /EL-der-lee/
- close /klohz/
- pain /peyn/
- veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/
[adjective] – different from what is usual; better or more important in a particular way
The teacher gave special attention to students who needed extra help.
[adjective] – people or animals who are old
The hospital has a ward for elderly patients.
[adjective] – having a strong emotional bond or friendly relationship
The two brothers have always been close, even though they live in different countries.
[noun] – an unpleasant feeling in your body or mind caused by injury, illness, or sadness
He felt sharp pain in his knee after running.
[adjective] – relating to the medical care of animals
The farm hired a veterinary doctor to check all the cows.
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。
At the Barcelona Zoo, special care is now given to elderly animals like Susi and Bully, two older African elephants. This change began in recent decades when zoos around the world started shifting their focus from showing animals to protecting them and teaching people about wildlife. Because of this, many zoos now have bigger living spaces and better medical care. In December, the zoo lost Yoyo, a 54-year-old elephant who had been close to Susi and Bully. After Yoyo’s death, the zoo partnered with the University of Barcelona to study how elephants feel grief, even when they are not related — a project that is the first of its kind.Zoos are now creating special programs for older animals. These include regular health checks, treatment for arthritis, and special food for those without teeth. The Barcelona Zoo uses soft sand floors to reduce joint pain and provides daily foot care for its elderly elephants. Experts say that because veterinary care has improved, animals live longer and need more age-specific help. Zoos in Baltimore and Baton Rouge have also started using similar methods to support older animals.
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。
- Susi and Bully are young African elephants at the zoo.
- Yoyo was a baby elephant that came to the zoo last year.
- The University of Barcelona is helping study elephant emotions.
- Only the Barcelona Zoo gives special care to elderly animals.
- The Barcelona Zoo now takes special care of older animals like elephants.
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。
| special | elderly | close | pain | veterinary |
- She wants to study ______ science at university.
- Sarah was very ______ to her childhood friend, and they still talk every day.
- We helped an ______ neighbor carry her groceries.
- The museum has a _____ section for ancient art.
- The ______ in her back made it hard to sleep.