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 received a weather warning in your area?
- Do you know any countries in northern Europe, like the UK or the Netherlands?
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。
- forecast /FAWR-kast/
- danger /deyn-jer/
- event /ih-VENT/
- cancel /KAN-suhl/
- government /GUHV–ern-muhnt/
[noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future
The weather forecast says it will rain today.
[noun] – the possibility of harm or death to someone
The fire is a big danger to people.
[noun] – something that happens, especially something important or enjoyable
The school had a sports event last week.
[verb] – to decide that something that was planned will not happen
They canceled the trip because of rain.
[noun] – the group of people who officially control a country
The government helps people during hard times.
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。
On June 22, 2025, a strong heat wave spread across northern Europe. This happened in the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands. Government offices in these countries gave health alerts. The UK Met Office gave a forecast that eastern England could reach 34°C, which is 12°C higher than normal. France had even hotter weather, with some areas expected to hit 38°C. Older people and those with health problems were in danger. Because of the hot weather, the Netherlands changed some events, like Amsterdam’s 750th-year celebration. These changes were part of a strategic plan to keep people safe.The heat also affected public events. In Paris, people at the air show stayed under a plane to avoid the sun. In the Netherlands, some marathons and concerts were canceled. Experts said this heat wave shows the fast changes in climate. A study from the Met Office said that 40°C days in the UK are now 20 times more common than before. This is a compelling sign that action is needed. Good planning helps people stay safe. Governments must act in a proactive way to reduce health risks.
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 heat wave hit southern Africa on June 22, 2025.
- The UK Met Office predicted very hot temperatures in eastern England.
- France expected cooler weather than the UK during the heat wave.
- People with health problems were not affected by the heat.
- Amsterdam’s 750th-year celebration was moved indoors.
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。
| forecast | danger | event | canceled | government |
- Our ______ makes new rules each year.
- The ______ shows cold days this week.
- There is ______ near the broken road.
- A big music ______ will happen tomorrow.
- The concert was ______ last night.