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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 talked about climate change with a teacher or friend?
- Do you think young people can help protect the Earth?
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。
- break /breyk/
- pay /pey/
- safe /seyf/
- mistake /mi-STEYK/
- step /step/
[verb] – to not follow a rule, law, or promise
If students break school rules, they may get a warning.
[verb] – to give money for something, especially as a result of a rule or agreement
Drivers must pay a fine if they park in the wrong place.
[adjective] – not dangerous; protected from harm
Children should play in a safe area.
[noun] – something that is not correct or is a wrong action or decision
It was a mistake to forget the meeting time.
[noun] – an action taken to reach a goal or solve a problem
The new rule is an important step to improve classroom behavior.
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 July 24, 2025, the International Court of Justice said that countries could break international law if they do not fight climate change. All 15 judges agreed. They said that protecting the environment is a legal responsibility. If a country does nothing, it might need to pay for the damage. The court made this decision after the U.N. General Assembly asked for help in 2023. Many island countries asked for support because of rising sea levels. The court said that everyone has the right to live in a clean and safe environment. It also said that not acting on climate change could be seen as a serious mistake.The court gave two messages: countries must try to stop environmental damage, and they could face legal action if they do not. Court President Yuji Iwasawa said climate change is a very big problem that puts the whole planet in danger. Climate experts said the decision could lead to more legal cases against governments. Youth groups in the Pacific were happy about the news. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said it was an important step. This may affect future climate meetings like COP30.
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。
- All 15 judges agreed with the opinion about climate change.
- The court said countries must protect the environment.
- If a country does nothing, it will get a reward.
- The decision came after a request from a school group.
- Yuji Iwasawa said climate change is a small local problem.
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。
| breaks | pay | safe | mistake | step |
- Learning how to recycle is a good ______ toward helping the planet.
- A restaurant may lose its license if it ______ food safety rules.
- The shop had to ______ money after selling unsafe products.
- The workers wore helmets to stay ______ on the job site.
- Ignoring early signs of illness could be seen as a serious ______.