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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 science projects been discussed in your school or community?
- Have any development plans caused concern in your area?
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 or number
Prices can increase during holidays. - disturb /di-STURB/
[verb] – to interrupt or make something stop
Loud sounds can disturb someone sleeping. - change /verb/
[CHEYNJ] – to make or become different
New rules can change how people work. - block /verb/
[to stop something from passing] – A tall building can block the sun.
Dust can block the view of the stars. - review /ri-VYOO/
[verb] – to look at something again to check it
A teacher will review the test results.
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。
The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the best places in the world to look at the night sky. Many scientists use the Paranal Observatory there because the air is dry, the sky is dark, and the weather is calm. This week, scientists said a new energy project near the area could increase light and noise. They explained that these changes may disturb the quiet environment needed to study stars and planets.
The project plans to build wind farms, solar fields, and a fuel plant close to the observatory. Experts said the new lights and movement may affect how the telescopes work. They also warned that dust and vibrations could block clear views of the sky. Scientists hope the government will review the plans again so the night sky in the Atacama can stay natural and helpful for research.
The project plans to build wind farms, solar fields, and a fuel plant close to the observatory. Experts said the new lights and movement may affect how the telescopes work. They also warned that dust and vibrations could block clear views of the sky. Scientists hope the government will review the plans again so the night sky in the Atacama can stay natural and helpful for research.
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 Atacama Desert is known for bright city lights.
- Scientists use the Paranal Observatory to study the sky.
- The new project will make the sky darker.
- Dust can block the view of the stars.
- Scientists want the project to start right away.
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 | disturb | change | block | review |
- Officials may ______ the project plan.
- New lights may ______ brightness in the sky.
- Extra noise may ______ the work of scientists.
- Bright lights may ______ what a telescope can see.
- Dust can ______ the view of the stars.