©(Jessica Damiano 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。
- Have you ever seen a seed packet before?
- Do you like growing plants at home or at school?
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。
- weather /WETH-er/
[noun] – the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time, including temperature, rain, wind, and sunlight
The weather affects how many people visit the beach during summer. - survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl/
[noun] – the state of continuing to live or exist after danger or difficulty
Clean water is important for the survival of people in remote villages. - row /roh/
[noun] – a straight line of plants or seeds growing in the soil
The gardener planted lettuce in a row across the garden bed. - controlled /kuhn-TROHLD/
[adjective] – managed or directed carefully by people or by a process
Scientists use controlled experiments to study the effect of sunlight on plant growth. - pest /pest/
[noun] – an insect or small animal that damages plants, food, or property
Farmers use safe methods to remove pest insects from crops.
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。
Seed packets give important information for people who want to grow plants from seeds. Many beginner gardeners think planting seeds only needs soil, water, and sunlight. However, seed packets explain when and where seeds should be planted. Garden experts say correct timing is important because plants grow better in the right weather. Most seed packets say seeds should start growing indoors several weeks before the average last frost date in an area. Agricultural researchers say these instructions help gardeners grow plants more successfully. A horticulture report in 2024 said correct planting schedules improve seed germination and plant survival. Seed packets also explain plant life cycles such as annual, biennial, and perennial plants.Seed packets also describe planting methods and seed information that help gardeners during the growing process. Some packets suggest broadcasting seeds across soil instead of planting in rows. Other packets advise direct sowing in outdoor gardens. Agricultural specialists explain that germination rates show how many seeds will likely grow. Hybrid seeds created through controlled cross-pollination are also used in modern gardening. These seeds often resist diseases and pests better.
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。
- Seed packets give information to people who want to grow plants.
- Many beginner gardeners think planting seeds only needs water and sunlight.
- Seed packets explain when and where seeds should be planted.
- Garden experts say planting time is not important for plant growth.
- Most seed packets say seeds should start growing indoors after the last frost date.
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。
| weather | survival | row | controlled | pest |
- Scientists study animal ______ in cold mountain environments.
- Farmers check the ______ before planning the harvest.
- Researchers grow vegetables in a ______ environment inside a greenhouse.
- The city started a program to reduce ______ problems in public parks.
- The farmer placed corn seeds in a ______ so each plant had space to grow.