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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 or visited an animal shelter?
- Do you think animals feel emotions like humans do?
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。
- calm /kahm/
- musician /myoo-ZISH-uhn/
- scared /skaird/
- classical music /KLAS-i-kuhl MYOO-zik/
- type /tahyp/
[adjective] – peaceful and not angry, worried, or excited
The teacher used a soft voice to keep the children calm during the fire drill.
[noun] – someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job
Many musicians performed at the school concert.
[adjective] – afraid or frightened
The loud thunder made the baby feel scared.
[noun] – music that is considered to be part of a long, formal tradition and to have lasting value
The students listened to classical music during art class.
[noun] – a group or kind of something that has common features
The type of music people enjoy can be different from person to person.
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 special music program is helping animals in shelters. The program is called Wild Tunes. It started in 2023 in Houston. A 12-year-old boy named Yuvi Agarwal began the project. He saw that music made his dog feel calm. So, he wanted to try music in animal shelters. His parents helped him start a group that brings musicians to play for animals. About 100 people have played music in nine shelters in Houston, Denver, and New Jersey. The music helps animals feel less scared or sad. Many people think music is a language that everyone can understand. Some studies say that classical music helps dogs feel calm in places like shelters or animal hospitals. But not all scientists agree. A professor named Lori Kogan said the effect of music on animals can change. It depends on the type of music, how loud it is, and the kind of animal. Even with different ideas, some musicians think the music is good for animals. A woman named Sarah McDonner said music can make animals happy and help them get adopted. The program is still growing and helping more animals and musicians.
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 music program called Wild Tunes started in 2022.
- Yuvi saw that music made his cat feel calm.
- The program brings doctors to play music in hospitals.
- About 100 people have played music in nine animal shelters.
- All scientists agree that music always helps animals feel better.
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。
| calm | musicians | scared | classical music | type |
- The small puppy looked ______ when it heard the thunder.
- Some animals may prefer a quiet ______ of music to feel relaxed.
- My grandfather enjoys relaxing with ______ in the evening.
- The soft music helped the baby feel ______ before sleeping.
- The festival invited famous ______ from around the world.