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 feel extreme temperatures or weather conditions in your surroundings?
- Does climate change have any impact on wildlife and ecosystems?
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。
- confirm /kuhn-FURM/
- reduced /ruh-DOOST/
- predict /pri-DIKT/
- pattern /PAT-ern/
- rise /rahyz/
[verb] – to prove or say that something is true
The weather report confirms that it will rain today.
[adjective] – less than before or less than usual
I have a reduced amount of homework today, so I can relax.
[verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience
The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow, so don’t forget to bring an umbrella.
[noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens
The cat’s fur has a striped pattern with alternating black and white lines.
[verb] – to move upwards
The sun will rise in the morning and bring light to the world.
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。
The seas around the UK and Ireland are warming, which is a concern for scientists. This warming puts marine life at risk and can cause fish mortality. It is mainly due to climate change, but other factors also contribute. The coastlines of the British Isles are experiencing rising seawater temperatures, as confirmed by data from the European Space Agency. This can lead to stronger storms and extreme weather. The warming is caused by natural climate changes and human activities like reduced winds, less Sahara Desert dust, and lower pollution from ships. These changes also impact storm formation in the eastern tropical Atlantic, which affects North Atlantic hurricanes.The UK’s weather service predicts more tropical storms and cyclones due to higher surface temperatures, as well as a higher chance of a hot summer. Monitoring and understanding the effects of these temperature changes on marine life, weather patterns, and the overall climate is crucial as global temperatures continue to rise.
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。
- Rising seawater temperatures in the UK and Ireland can lead to stronger storms and extreme weather events.
- The impacts of rising seawater temperatures on marine ecosystems are not a concern for scientists.
- The warming of the seas poses a risk to marine life, including the possibility of widespread fish mortality.
- Reduced winds and lower pollution from shipping are some of the natural factors causing the increase in seawater temperatures.
- The Met Office predicts a decrease in tropical storm and cyclone activity in the North Atlantic due to higher surface temperatures.
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。
| confirm | reduced | predict | pattern | rise |
- The _______ number of seats available in the cinema made it difficult to find a place to sit.
- The weather _______ in this region is usually hot and dry during the summer months.
- The temperature is expected to ____ significantly in the afternoon.
- The fortune teller ______ that you will have a great day ahead.
- The doctor’s examination _________ that the patient had a broken arm.
Listening: