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 a wildfire on TV or in real life?
- Do you know what an avocado tree looks like or where avocados grow?
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。
- positive /POZ-i-tiv/
- popular /POP-yuh-ler/
- benefit /BEN-uh-fit/
- smart /smahrt/
- plant /plant/
[adjective] – feeling happy about something or thinking that good things will happen
She gave a positive answer with a big smile.
[adjective] – liked by many people
Soccer is a popular sport in many countries.
[noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help
Reading books gives many benefits to children.
[adjective] – showing good judgment or quick thinking
She made a smart choice by saving money.
[verb] – to put a seed or plant in the ground to grow
They planted seeds in the garden last week.
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。
In November 2024, a wildfire hit a farm in Somis, California. The fire burned a house and many avocado trees. Around one-third of the trees were destroyed. After the fire, about 300 new avocado trees were planted on the hill. Many farmers in California still feel positive about the avocado business. Avocados are now used in many meals, like guacamole and avocado toast. The supply of Mexican avocados has been consistent since 1997. This helped more people enjoy avocados all year. The fruit became popular because of its taste and health benefits.
A group called the Hass Avocado Board helps sell more avocados. It also gives money for research about avocado health benefits. A professor said the group helped make avocado sales grow. In Ventura County, more farmers now plant avocados because lemon prices went down. Even if wildfires happen, avocado farming is still a smart choice. One plant nursery said new trees were already allocated for this year and for 2026. The new trees in Somis were planted far from the house to stay safe from fire. This shows the farmer’s resilience and strong planning.
A group called the Hass Avocado Board helps sell more avocados. It also gives money for research about avocado health benefits. A professor said the group helped make avocado sales grow. In Ventura County, more farmers now plant avocados because lemon prices went down. Even if wildfires happen, avocado farming is still a smart choice. One plant nursery said new trees were already allocated for this year and for 2026. The new trees in Somis were planted far from the house to stay safe from fire. This shows the farmer’s resilience and strong planning.
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。
- A wildfire hit a farm in Somis in November 2024.
- The wildfire burned all the avocado trees on the farm.
- Farmers removed trees instead of planting new ones.
- Around 300 new avocado trees were planted after the fire.
- Farmers in California feel hopeless about the avocado business.
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。
| positive | popular | benefit | smart | plant |
- This song is ______ among students at school.
- We will ______ flowers near the window.
- A big ______ of apples is they are healthy.
- It is ______ to check the weather before a trip.
- He stayed ______ after failing the test.