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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 been to a park that made you feel relaxed?
- Do you think memories of pets are important to people?
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。
- hillside /HIL-sahyd/
[noun] – the sloping side of a hill
The small village was built on a hillside overlooking the river. - note /noht/
[noun] – a short piece of writing to give information or express feelings
Students left notes on the teacher’s desk to thank her for the lesson. - memory /MEM-uh-ree/
[noun] – something remembered from the past
The old photograph brought back a happy memory of childhood. - sculpture /SKUHLP-cher/
[noun] – a work of art made by shaping wood, stone, or other materials
The museum displayed sculptures made of marble and bronze. - furniture /FUR-ni-cher/
[noun] – a large movable object used in a house, such as a table, chair, or bed
The living room was filled with modern furniture.
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。
Dog Mountain in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, is a special park for people who love animals. It was built 25 years ago by folk artist Stephen Huneck and his wife, Gwen. The park is very large, with 150 acres on a hillside. It has hiking trails, swimming ponds, an art gallery, and the famous Dog Chapel. Inside the chapel, thousands of photos and notes are placed on the walls to remember pets that have died. Many visitors say the place is beautiful and full of love. Experts say the park is now an important landmark where art, nature, and memory come together.Huneck made the park because of his strong love for his dogs. His sculptures, paintings, and furniture can be seen all over the grounds. The chapel has wooden seats with carvings of Labradors and golden retrievers. Stained-glass windows show pictures of Huneck’s own dog, Sally. The gallery manager, Pam McCann, said the park is both a sanctuary and a place for visitors to make a special trip. Travelers from many states have enjoyed Dog Mountain and even returned again. The park gives comfort to people and shows the strong bond between humans and animals.
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。
- Dog Mountain is in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
- The park was built 15 years ago by Stephen Huneck.
- Visitors said the park is small and quiet.
- Stephen Huneck created the park because he wanted to sell his art.
- Dog Mountain gives comfort to people and shows the bond between humans and animals.
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。
| hillside | notes | memory | sculptures | furniture |
- The park has ______ of animals placed along the walking path.
- Farmers grew grapes on the sunny ______ near the valley.
- Friends wrote ______ on the wall to remember the concert.
- The festival is held every year in ______ of the town’s founder.
- The carpenter made wooden ______ for the new school.