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 drink tap water at home?
- Do you prefer cold water or room-temperature water?
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。
- reach /reech/
[verb] – to arrive at or get to a place
The water will reach homes after passing through the treatment plant. - pollutant /puh-LOOT-nt/
[noun] – a harmful substance that makes air, water, or land dirty or unsafe
The factory released a pollutant into the river near the town. - faucet /FAW-sit/
[noun] – a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe
The hotel installed a new faucet in the bathroom sink. - byproduct /BY-prod-uhkt/
[noun] – a secondary substance that forms during a process or activity
Smoke is a byproduct of burning wood in a fireplace. - replacement /ri-PLEYS-muhnt/
[noun] – the act of putting a new thing in place of something old or broken
The technician scheduled the replacement of old computers in the office.
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。
Interest in tap water safety has increased in the United States as many households think about using water filters. Public drinking water is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which allows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set safety standards for more than ninety contaminants. These contaminants include chemicals, microbes, and metals. Water utilities treat water with disinfectants such as chlorine before it reaches homes. This treatment helps reduce harmful bacteria and pollutants. Most public water systems meet federal standards, so tap water is usually safe. However, old pipes and building plumbing can affect water quality at the faucet. Annual Consumer Confidence Reports provide information about local water safety.Some households use testing kits to check water quality. These tests can detect metals, microplastics, and chemical byproducts. Basic carbon filters in pitchers or faucet devices can reduce chlorine and improve taste or smell. More advanced systems, such as reverse osmosis units, can remove more substances but usually cost more. Experts say filters should match specific water concerns. Regular replacement of filters is important to prevent bacteria growth.
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。
- Interest in tap water safety has increased in the United States.
- The Safe Drinking Water Act regulates public drinking water in the United States.
- The Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for only ten contaminants.
- Contaminants in water include chemicals, microbes, and metals.
- Water utilities add chlorine to make water taste sweeter.
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。
| reach | pollutant | faucet | byproduct | replacement |
- The hospital planned the ______ of outdated medical equipment.
- Heat can be a ______ of machines during heavy work.
- The cleaned water must ______ every building in the city through pipes.
- Scientists studied a ______ in the air after the wildfire.
- The worker fixed a broken ______ in the office kitchen.