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 heard news about a product being unsafe?
- Do you think clear information is important during a health problem?
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。
- case /keys/
[noun] – a situation or event of a particular type, especially an example of illness or a problem
The clinic reported several cases of the flu after a cold week in January. - recall /ri-KAWL/
[noun] – an official request to return a product because it may be unsafe
The company announced a recall of its snacks after plastic pieces were found inside the bags. - laboratory /LAB-ruh-tawr-ee/
[noun] – a place where scientific tests and research are done
Scientists in the laboratory tested the water from the river for chemicals. - caregiver /KAIR-giv-er/
[noun] – a person who takes care of others, especially children, the sick, or the elderly
Many caregivers helped older adults during the winter storm. - importance /im-PAWR-tns/
[noun] – the quality of being valuable, necessary, or meaningful
Teachers talked about the importance of washing hands during flu season.
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。
Health agencies across the United States are watching a growing number of infant botulism cases linked to ByHeart infant formula. The outbreak started in August, and 31 babies in 15 states have been taken to the hospital. The latest case was reported on November 13. Investigators found that some stores in Oregon, Minnesota, and Arizona were still selling the formula, even after a nationwide recall was announced. Tests from an independent laboratory confirmed that some samples contained Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can make a dangerous toxin. This toxin can cause serious illness in babies under one year old, so health officials called the situation a major concern.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration visited ByHeart factories in Iowa and Oregon to learn how the contamination happened. Health agencies told families to stop using any ByHeart formula and to keep recalled cans in case testing is needed later. California created a new hotline because many caregivers were calling for information about possible symptoms. Officials explained that signs such as weak crying, trouble feeding, or constipation should be treated by a doctor right away. The situation shows the importance of strong safety checks and careful communication during national recalls.
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 outbreak of infant botulism began in August.
- Only five states reported babies in the hospital.
- All stores across the country stopped selling the ByHeart formula immediately.
- The bacterium found in the formula is safe for babies under one year old.
- Officials said symptoms like weak crying or constipation do not need medical attention.
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。
| cases | recall | laboratory | caregivers | importance |
- A ______ was issued for a brand of juice because it might contain harmful bacteria.
- The school built a new ______ for students to learn about science experiments.
- Hospitals trained ______ to support children with special medical needs.
- The mayor stressed the ______ of emergency plans before the typhoon arrived.
- Doctors studied two ______ of food poisoning linked to a local restaurant.