©(Oliver Widger via AP)
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 enjoy watching videos about travel or nature?
- Do you think it would be fun to travel with a pet?
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。
- trip /trip/
- sailboat /SEYL-boht/
- gain /geyn/
- scene /seen/
- carry /KAR-ee/
[noun] – a journey or travel from one place to another
We planned a weekend trip to the mountains.
[noun] – a small boat that moves using sails and wind
They bought a sailboat to enjoy summer weekends on the lake.
[verb] – to get or increase something, like followers or experience
The dancer gained thousands of fans after her video went viral.
[noun] – a view or part of a place or situation, often shown in a picture or video
The documentary showed peaceful scenes of the forest at sunrise.
[verb] – to hold and move something from one place to another
She carries a backpack to school 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 29-year-old man from Oregon is sailing alone across the Pacific Ocean with his cat. Oliver Widger began his trip to Hawaii in April after leaving his job. He bought a sailboat, learned how to sail using online videos, and prepared for a long sea journey. Widger shares his trip on TikTok and Instagram under the name “Sailing with Phoenix.” His videos have gained more than one million followers. Widger said he changed his lifestyle after a serious health condition. He now lives full-time on the boat with his cat, Phoenix. His posts show daily life at sea, ocean animals, boat problems, and peaceful scenes.The U.S. Coast Guard in Hawaii used his story to remind people about sailing safety. Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Harms said Widger uses an emergency radio beacon, called an EPIRB. This device helps rescuers find people during an emergency. Harms also said it is important to wear life jackets, check the weather, and protect sea animals. Although Widger is not an expert sailor, he has made safety plans. He carries a satellite phone and brings supplies for his cat. His journey is popular and highlights the importance of safety at sea.
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。
- Oliver Widger started his trip in July after getting a new job.
- Oliver Widger learned to sail by watching online videos.
- Oliver Widger’s cat’s name is Ocean.
- The U.S. Coast Guard used his story to talk about boat safety.
- Oliver Widger uses a device that helps people find him in an emergency.
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。
| trip | sailboat | gained | scenes | carries |
- The waiter ______ the food to the table carefully.
- The new shop quickly ______ many customers.
- The old ______ was repaired and used for a race.
- She took a short ______ to visit her grandparents.
- The video included ______ of daily life in a small mountain village.