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 experienced a time when water was not available at home?
- Have you ever heard of a city or country having a water shortage?
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。
- result /ri-ZUHLT/
- fix /fiks/
- private /PRAHY-vit/
- pressure /PRESH-er /
- advise /ad-VAHYZ/
[noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else
The street was wet as a result of the rain.
[verb] – to repair something that is broken or not working
He can fix the broken chair.
[adjective] – for one person or group only; not for everyone
This is a private road for buses.
[noun] – the force of something pressing or pushing on something else
There is high pressure in the water pipe.
[verb] – to give an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do
Doctors advise people to sleep early.
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 serious water shortage started in Damascus after the Ein al-Fijeh spring became very low. This spring is in the Barada Valley, near the capital. It gives water to 70% of Damascus and helps about 5 million people. The problem began after the winter brought very little rain and snow, making it the driest since 1956. As a result, the spring and the Barada River are almost dry. The Damascus Water Authority confirmed that the spring is now very weak.
To fix this problem, people are now using water from private trucks. Some homes get water for only 90 minutes each day. Power problems make it hard to use electric pumps. The old Roman tunnels, fixed in 1920 and 1980, are under great pressure. Experts said this situation has never happened before. They advised people to use less water. The area near the spring, once full of tourists, is now empty. Repairs have started in homes and shops damaged by old conflict. There is major concern that summer will make the problem worse, showing the need for strong action and better water systems.
To fix this problem, people are now using water from private trucks. Some homes get water for only 90 minutes each day. Power problems make it hard to use electric pumps. The old Roman tunnels, fixed in 1920 and 1980, are under great pressure. Experts said this situation has never happened before. They advised people to use less water. The area near the spring, once full of tourists, is now empty. Repairs have started in homes and shops damaged by old conflict. There is major concern that summer will make the problem worse, showing the need for strong action and better water systems.
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 Ein al-Fijeh spring is located in the Barada Valley.
- The spring gives water to only 30% of Damascus.
- The winter was very dry, which caused the problem.
- The Barada River became stronger after the rain.
- People are using water from lakes near the city.
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。
| result | fix | private | pressure | advised |
- The ball popped from strong air ______.
- He lost the game as a ______ of many mistakes.
- Can you ______ this broken chair for me?
- This is a ______ event. Only family can come.
- The nurse ______ rest after the long walk.