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。
- Do people use oil to make products such as gasoline and plastic?
- Can oil prices change in different countries because of market conditions?
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。
- increase /in-KREES/
[verb] – to become larger in amount, number, or degree
The number of trees will increase after the planting event. - complex /kuhm-PLEKS/
[adjective] – having many parts that are difficult to understand
The new machine is too complex for young students. - monitor /MON-i-ter/
[verb] – to watch or check something carefully over time
Doctors monitor the patient’s heart during sleep. - enhance /en-HANS/
[verb] – to improve the quality, value, or beauty of something
Bright colors enhance the look of the painting. - assist /uh-SIST/
[verb] – to help someone to do something
Nurses assist doctors during an operation.
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。
Abu Dhabi hosted a major oil conference on Monday after OPEC+ delayed its plan to increase oil production for early 2026. The oil group, which includes OPEC members and producers led by Russia, made the decision to avoid an oversupply in the world market. The delay followed new sanctions by the United States and the United Kingdom on Russian energy companies such as Rosneft and Lukoil. Despite these restrictions, Lukoil continued to be a sponsor at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference. The Brent crude oil price was about $65 per barrel, much lower than in 2022, showing changes in global energy demand.
Energy experts explained that the move was a complex but strategic decision to monitor the market and help stabilize oil prices. The United Arab Emirates continues to enhance energy growth by investing in renewable power. Specialists said these efforts may assist in building a more resilient and substantial energy system for future development.
Energy experts explained that the move was a complex but strategic decision to monitor the market and help stabilize oil prices. The United Arab Emirates continues to enhance energy growth by investing in renewable power. Specialists said these efforts may assist in building a more resilient and substantial energy system for future development.
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。
- Abu Dhabi hosted a large oil conference after OPEC+ delayed its plan.
- OPEC+ decided to increase oil production earlier than 2026.
- The decision was made to stop oversupply in the market.
- The U.S. and U.K. gave new financial aid to Russian companies.
- Lukoil was not part of the Abu Dhabi conference.
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。
| increase | complex | monitor | enhance | assist |
- Volunteers ______ old people in crossing the street.
- Prices ______ when there is little oil to sell.
- The map looks ______ because it shows many roads.
- Teachers ______ students during exams to stop cheating.
- Training can ______ the worker’s skills and confidence.