©(Four Paws 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。
- Do you like watching videos about animals online?
- Do you think animals feel safe when they live near people?
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。
- private /PRAHY-vit/
[adjective] – not public and owned by one person or group
The meeting was held in a private room away from the public. - case /keys/
[noun] – a specific situation or event that is being examined
The case raised questions about safety rules in schools. - ongoing /ON-goh-ing/
[adjective] – continuing and not finished
The city is dealing with ongoing traffic problems. - veterinarian /vet-er-uh-NAIR-ee-uhn/
[noun] – a doctor who treats animals
The veterinarian checked the dog’s health carefully. - calm /kahm/
[adjective] – relaxed and not nervous or upset
The passengers stayed calm during the long bus trip.
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。
A lion and a bear rescued from illegal private captivity in northern Albania were moved to animal sanctuaries in Germany in early December 2025. The animals were a three-year-old lion named Erion and a two-year-old bear named Flora. Authorities in Tirana found the animals on a private property where wild animals were kept illegally. The rescue was carried out by the animal welfare group FOUR PAWS with help from Albania’s National Forestry Agency. Officials discovered the animals after online videos showed a lion on the property. The case showed ongoing problems with illegal wildlife keeping in Albania.Before transport, veterinarians gave medicine to the animals to keep them calm and safe. The journey to Germany took about 70 hours and passed through several countries. On December 13, 2025, Erion arrived at a wild animal sanctuary in southeastern Germany. Flora was taken to a bear sanctuary in northern Germany. Health checks showed that both animals were not healthy. Flora was very thin and had problems with her teeth. Erion had lost much of his mane, and the reason is still unknown. Animal welfare groups said stronger laws and better control are needed to protect wild animals.
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 lion and the bear were rescued from illegal private captivity in northern Albania.
- The animals were moved to animal sanctuaries in Italy in early December 2025.
- The rescue was carried out only by the Albanian government without help from other groups.
- Officials discovered the animals after online videos showed a lion on the property.
- The journey to Germany took about 70 hours and crossed several countries.
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。
| private | case | ongoing | veterinarian | calm |
- The patient remained ______ while receiving medical treatment.
- There is ______ work to improve public transport.
- Police are still reviewing the ______ carefully.
- The land is ______ and cannot be entered without permission.
- A ______ was called to help injured farm animals.