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 snake before?
- Do you think animals can sometimes cause problems in nature?
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。
- attract /uh-TRAKT/
[verb] – to make someone or something come closer or show interest
Bright lights are used to attract fish at night in some coastal towns. - escape /ih-SKEYP/
[verb] – to get away from a place or situation
Some birds escaped from the zoo after a strong storm damaged the cages. - decrease /dih-KREES/
[verb] – to become smaller in number, size, or amount
The number of visitors to the museum decreased after the ticket price was raised. - hide /hahyd/
[verb] – to stay out of sight or keep something out of sight
The rabbit tried to hide under the bushes when it saw a fox. - give off /giv AHF/
[phrasal verb] – to produce and release something such as light, heat, or smell
The candles give off a warm light in the dark room.
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。
In July 2025, a new project began in Florida to fight the Burmese python problem in the Everglades. Authorities and scientists used 120 robot rabbits to attract the snakes. The project was created by the University of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District. Burmese pythons came to Florida when pet snakes were released or escaped. Since then, they have caused serious harm to local animals. Studies show that small mammals in some parts of Everglades National Park have decreased by 95 percent. Officials said that removing the snakes is possible, but finding them is very difficult because they hide well. Each robot rabbit costs about $4,000 and is cheaper and easier than using real rabbits.The robot rabbits look and act like real animals. They give off heat, smell, and movement. They are placed in special cages with cameras that send signals when a python is close. Experts believe there may be tens of thousands of Burmese pythons in Florida, with some estimates reaching 300,000. Each female can lay up to 100 eggs. Specialists explained that the project is still very new, but it gives hope. The goal is to protect native animals and restore balance in the Everglades.
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。
- The project to control Burmese pythons in Florida started in July 2025.
- Only 12 robot rabbits were used in the project.
- Officials said catching pythons is impossible.
- The robot rabbits can give off heat, smell, and movement.
- Experts believe there are only a few hundred Burmese pythons in Florida.
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。
| attract | escaped | decreased | hide | give off |
- Children like to ______ during the game of hide-and-seek.
- Pollution in the river has ______ since new rules were introduced.
- The flowers ______ a sweet smell in the spring.
- Some farm animals ______ during the flood and were later found in nearby fields.
- The smell of flowers can ______ bees to the garden.