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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 had an insect problem in your house?
- Have you seen traps for animals or insects before?
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。
- cruel /KROO-uhl/
- case /keys/
- return /ri-TURN/
- advice /ad-VAHYS/
- bait /beyt/
[adjective] – causing pain or suffering to others without care or concern
The circus was criticized for its cruel treatment of elephants during performances.
[noun] – particular situation or example of something happening
Several cases of food poisoning were reported after the festival.
[verb] – to come or go back to a place or person
Many migratory birds return to the same nesting grounds each year.
[noun] – an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do
The doctor gave advice on how to improve heart health.
[noun] – food or another lure used to attract animals or fish
The fisherman used worms as bait to catch trout.
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。
Concerns about cruel pest control methods are leading experts to suggest safer and kinder solutions. Sticky-tape bands on trees are used to stop pests like spotted lanternflies, but they can also trap butterflies, bees, and birds, which may be hurt or killed. Glue traps, which hold animals until they die, are also criticized. Recent cases, such as squirrels entering attics through open vents, show the importance of stopping pests before they get inside. Wildlife experts say closing openings early can protect both people and animals. They also suggest removing standing water to stop mosquitoes from breeding and using a natural product called Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis.Many animals seen as pests—such as squirrels, raccoons, and bats—have lost their homes because of city growth. Preventing problems by sealing holes, covering chimneys, and keeping trash closed is safe and effective. Experts warn against moving animals, as many will die or return. Pest control advice includes starting with the least harmful methods and using stronger ones only if needed. These can include bait for ants and cockroaches, snap traps for mice, and keeping places clean and sealed. Experts say these steps protect nature and help people and animals live together.
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。
- Glue traps can keep animals alive until they are set free.
- Squirrels have been found entering attics through open vents.
- Wildlife experts say it is better to close openings after pests come inside.
- Experts believe moving animals to another place is always safe.
- Pest control advice includes starting with the most harmful methods first.
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。
| cruel | case | return | advice | bait |
- A recent ______ of rats chewing through wires caused a power outage.
- Teachers often give ______ to students before important exams.
- Many people protested against the ______ hunting practices in the area.
- The park set up humane traps with fruit as ______ for stray cats.
- Stray dogs often ______ to the same alley where they find food.