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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。
- Where do penguins live?
- Do animals need food at the right time?
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。
- adapt /uh-DAPT/
[verb] – to change to fit new conditions
Penguins adapt to warmer weather. - specific /spuh-SIF-ik/
[adjective] – clearly defined or limited
Some penguins eat specific food. - risk /risk/
[noun] – the chance of danger or harm
Early breeding increases risk. - continue /kuhn-TIN-yoo/
[verb] – to keep going
Scientists continue their research. - protect /pruh-TEKT/
[verb] – to keep safe from harm
Laws help protect wildlife.
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。
Scientists say warmer temperatures in Antarctica are changing when penguins have babies. A new study shows that some penguins now start breeding earlier than before. This happens because ice melts sooner and food appears at a different time. Young penguins need enough food to grow, so timing is very important. When food comes too early or too late, chicks may not survive.
Researchers used cameras to watch penguins at many nesting places. They saw that gentoo penguins can adapt more easily because they eat different foods. Other penguins depend on specific food, so they face more risk. Scientists will continue to study these changes to better protect penguin populations in the future.
Researchers used cameras to watch penguins at many nesting places. They saw that gentoo penguins can adapt more easily because they eat different foods. Other penguins depend on specific food, so they face more risk. Scientists will continue to study these changes to better protect penguin populations in the future.
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。
- Penguins are breeding later than before.
- Warmer temperatures affect food timing.
- All penguins eat the same food.
- Scientists used cameras for research.
- The study aims to protect penguins.
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。
| adapt | specific | risk | continue | protect |
- People must ______ nature.
- Animals ______ when food changes.
- Chicks need ______ nutrients to grow.
- Cold weather can be a ______ for animals.
- The study will ______ next year.