©(Pairi Daiza 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 special or rare animal?
- Would you like to visit a zoo in another country one day?
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。
- recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/
[verb] – to identify someone or something because you have seen or experienced it before
People can easily recognize a panda by its black and white fur. - fur /fur/
[noun] – the thick, soft hair that covers the body of certain animals
The rabbit’s fur feels soft and warm in winter. - celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt/
[verb] – to show happiness or honor something special with an event or activity
The country celebrates its independence every July. - friendship /FREND-ship/
[noun] – a close and trusting relationship between people or groups
Their friendship grew stronger after years of studying together. - stressful /STRES-fuhl/
[adjective] – causing a lot of worry or tension
Moving to a new city without friends can be stressful at first.
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。
China has sent golden snub-nosed monkeys to Europe for the first time. These monkeys are endangered and are easy to recognize by their orange fur and blue faces. They arrived at Beauval Zoo in France in April 2025 and at Pairi Daiza Zoo in Belgium in May 2025. The project celebrates 60 years of friendship between China and France. The monkeys were sent on a ten-year loan through the China Wildlife Conservation Association. After a short quarantine, both zoos said the animals are healthy and doing well in their new homes.The golden snub-nosed monkey lives in the mountains of central and southwestern China. In Shennongjia National Park in Hubei Province, many years of protection have helped increase their number to about 1,600. The zoos built special enclosures with Chinese-style gazebos to show cultural respect. Experts said this project helps countries work together to protect wildlife. However, some researchers said long travel and breeding rules may be stressful for the animals. Still, the program is seen as an important step for education, conservation, and friendship between China and Europe.
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。
- China sent golden snub-nosed monkeys to Europe for the first time.
- The monkeys were sent to Germany and Italy.
- The project celebrates 60 years of friendship between China and France.
- The zoos will keep the monkeys for only one year.
- The zoos made enclosures with Japanese-style gardens.
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。
| recognize | fur | celebrate | friendship | stressful |
- Polar bears have thick ______ to stay warm in icy weather.
- The teacher could ______ her student’s handwriting on the exam paper.
- The program aims to build ______ between students from different countries.
- Long hours of commuting every day can be ______ for workers.
- Students ______ their graduation with a big ceremony at school.