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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 helped someone look for a lost pet?
- Do you think technology can help people take care of animals?
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。
- collar /KOL-er/
- connect /kuh-NEKT/
- location /loh-KEY-shuhn/
- cost /kost/
- fee /fee/
[noun] – a band worn around an animal’s neck
The dog wears a red collar with its name on it.
[verb] – to join or link to something so it works together
The computer will not connect to the internet.
[noun] – a place or position
The map shows the location of the nearest train station.
[verb] – to require a certain amount of money to buy something
The shoes cost $50 at the store.
[noun] – money paid for a service
There is a small fee to enter the museum.
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。
More people in cities like London and other parts of North America are now using GPS pet trackers. This is happening because more pets have gone missing in the past year. GPS pet trackers go on a pet’s collar and show where the pet is in real time. They use GPS and 4G signals and connect to a mobile application. Companies like Tractive, Jiobit, and Pawfit make trackers for cats and dogs. One worker at Tractive said the tracker works well in most places but may not work in faraway areas. Some countries still ask pet owners to use microchips. But experts said microchips do not show a pet’s location and must be scanned by a vet or shelter. Most trackers cost less than $100, but users also pay a fee every year. The battery usually lasts two or three days.These trackers also have other features like safe zone alerts and Bluetooth to help find lost collars. One study showed that pets go back to the same places often. Experts said Bluetooth trackers only work in small indoor areas. Even with limits, GPS trackers help people find lost pets more easily.
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。
- GPS pet trackers are used only in the countryside.
- These trackers are placed on a pet’s leg.
- GPS trackers show the pet’s location in real time.
- Tractive is a company that makes pet food.
- The battery of a GPS tracker lasts about two or three days.
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。
| collar | connect | location | cost | fee |
- How much does it ______ to join the club?
- The gym charges a monthly ______ for members.
- Please ______ the printer to the laptop before printing.
- He sent his ______ using a messaging application.
- The cat’s ______ has a small bell to help find it easily.