©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP
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 large group of insects outside?
- Do you know any insects that help flowers or plants?
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。
- lovebug /LUHV-buhg/
- impact /IM-pakt/
- challenging /CHAL-in-jing/
- warning /WAWR-ning/
- environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/
[noun] – a small black insect that flies in pairs and often appears in large numbers
Lovebugs fly in pairs during the warm season.
[noun] – a strong effect or influence on something
The storm had a big impact on the town.
[adjective] – difficult in a way that is interesting or enjoyable
The puzzle was very challenging to finish.
[noun] – a message that tells of possible danger or problem
The sign gave a warning about falling rocks.
[adjective] – related to nature, air, water, or land
The factory caused environmental problems in the area.
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 big number of insects called lovebugs came back to South Korea from late June to early July. These small black insects are also called “honeymoon flies” because they fly in pairs. The insects were first found in 2022 in the northwest part of Seoul. This year, they were seen not only in the capital but also in cities like Incheon. A huge group was near Gyeyang Mountain. The warm and wet weather gave them a good place to grow. Officials said the situation was unusual, and they need to investigate the full impact of the bugs. The government hopes to finish the study by mid-July.
Lovebugs do not bite or cause sickness, but they bring considerable trouble. They stick to buses, cars, and houses, which makes travel and cleaning more challenging. But lovebugs also help nature. They support flowers and change old plants into good soil. The government avoids using strong chemicals and instead uses water sprays and sticky pads. Experts believe the high number of bugs may indicate a bigger climate problem. A more sustainable and strategic plan may be needed in the future. Scientists say this could be an early warning for environmental change.
Lovebugs do not bite or cause sickness, but they bring considerable trouble. They stick to buses, cars, and houses, which makes travel and cleaning more challenging. But lovebugs also help nature. They support flowers and change old plants into good soil. The government avoids using strong chemicals and instead uses water sprays and sticky pads. Experts believe the high number of bugs may indicate a bigger climate problem. A more sustainable and strategic plan may be needed in the future. Scientists say this could be an early warning for environmental change.
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。
- Lovebugs were first seen in South Korea in 2022.
- The insects were only found near the capital this year.
- Lovebugs grow well in cold and dry weather.
- The government has already finished studying the bug problem.
- Lovebugs are dangerous because they can bite people.
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。
lovebug | impact | challenging | warning | environmental |
- We studied ______ issues in science class today.
- I saw a ______ near the school yesterday.
- The sign was a ______ about the wet floor.
- Her speech made a big ______ on us.
- Hiking up the hill was a ______ task.