Humpback whale sightings off the NSW Coast signal conservation success

admin 2023年11月4日

Beginner

world news, world news - beginner

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 know what humpback whales are?
Did you know that humpback whales are endangered?

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。

recovery /ri-KUHV-uh-ree/

[noun] – the act or process of getting better; improvement
The recovery of the ecosystem required conservation efforts and restoration projects.

ban /ban/

[noun] – an official order that prevents something from happening
The government imposed a ban on smoking in public places to protect people from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

measure /MEZH-er/

[noun] – a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with a situation
The city implemented traffic control measures to reduce congestion and improve road safety.

survival /ser-VAHY-vuhl /

[noun] – the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist
The survival of endangered species depends on conservation efforts and habitat preservation.

threat /thret/

[noun] – a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed
The presence of predators posed a threat to the safety of the herd.

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。

Humpback whale sightings off the coast of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, have reached record numbers this year, showing a significant recovery for the species. Conservation efforts and international bans on commercial whaling have contributed to this success.

Humpback whales were once endangered, but their population has rebounded due to protective measures. They migrate along the eastern coast of Australia, attracted by the warm waters and abundant food sources in NSW. The increased sightings are a cause for celebration, benefiting whale-watching enthusiasts, conservationists, and local businesses. Whale tourism has grown, with visitors enjoying cruises and coastal observation points, boosting the local economy and promoting environmental awareness. Despite the positive news, ongoing conservation efforts are crucial to ensuring the long-term survival of humpback whales. Collisions with vessels, entanglement in fishing gear, and ocean pollution are ongoing threats. The remarkable increase in humpback whale sightings emphasizes the importance of preserving and respecting the natural world.

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。

Dolphin sightings off the coast of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, have reached record numbers this year.
Conservation efforts in commercial whaling did nothing to help the recovery of humpback whale populations.
Humpback whales were once critically endangered.
Humpback whales do not migrate.
Whale tourism has not grown as a result of the increased sightings.

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。

recovery

ban

measure

survival

threat

The government implemented a ___________ on single-use plastics to reduce environmental pollution.
The animal adapted to its environment, developing unique traits that ensured its ___________ in challenging conditions.
The cybersecurity team identified a potential ___________ to the company’s network and took immediate action to mitigate the risk.
The patient’s physical therapy sessions played a crucial role in their ___________ after the surgery.
The organization implemented strict security ___________ to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.