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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。
- Do you have bridges in your city?
- How often do you visit parks?
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。
- spot /spot/
- permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt/
- event /ih-VENT/
- development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/
- attract /uh-TRAKT/
[noun] – a particular place
This appears to be a lovely spot for a picnic.
[adjective] – lasting for a long time or forever
She is looking for a permanent city to stay.
[noun] – anything that happens, especially something important or unusual
The Olympic Games this year will be the largest sporting event in history.
[noun] – the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced
The film followed the development of popular music throughout history.
[verb] – (of people, things, places, etc.) to pull or draw someone or something toward them, by the qualities they have, especially good ones
These flowers are beautifully colored to attract butterflies.
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。
According to an architect, the Victorian bridge in Sheffield could be turned into a beautiful green space to help attract families to the area. Matt Bowker of Coda Studios expressed interest in turning Kelham Island’s Ball Street Bridge into a park. Since the pandemic, the bridge has been closed to traffic and has become a gathering spot for visitors to enjoy the river and animals, he said. Sheffield City Council liked the concept. Mr. Bowker, whose office is nearby, says that despite the abundance of apartments, pubs, and restaurants, there is a little outdoor area for families. He believes that changing the bridge and installing permanent benches and planters may transform it into a gathering spot for residents and events. A representative for Sheffield City Council stated that the city is proud of its image as the “Outdoor City,” and that increasing green space is a vital aspect of the city’s development.
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 Victorian bridge in Sheffield could be turned into a beautiful green space to help attract families to the area.
- Mr. Baker expressed interest in turning Kelham Island’s Ball Street Bridge into a park.
- The bridge has been closed to traffic since the pandemic.
- Based on the article, there are many apartments, pubs, and restaurants; however, there is a little outdoor area for families.
- A representative for Sheffield City Council stated that the city is proud of its image as the “Outdoor City.”
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。
| spot | permanent | event | development | event |
- The doctor observes the __________ of the child.
- They should __________ foreign investment.
- I forgot the exact date of the __________.
- The cops blocked off the __________ where the accident took place.
- He gave up a __________ job in order to freelance.