Western Australian officials force to euthanize stranded whales

admin 2023年12月2日

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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。

Have you seen whales in person?
Does your country experience marine wildlife-related issues?

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。

whale /weyl/

[noun] – a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head
Whales are fascinating creatures known for their massive size and graceful movements in the water.

effort /EF-ert/

[EF-ert] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
The young athlete put in tremendous effort during training to improve her performance in the upcoming competition.

expert /EK-spurt/

[noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity
The forensic expert was called to the crime scene to analyze and collect evidence.

wildlife /WAHYLD-lahyf/

[adjective] – pertaining to animals and plants living and growing in their natural habitats, independent of human influence
The national park is known for its diverse wildlife species, including rare birds and endangered mammals.

creature /KREE-cher/

[noun] – any large or small living thing that can move independently
In the forest, we encountered various creatures, such as birds, deer, and insects, each with its own unique beauty.

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。

In Western Australia, a sad situation happened when nearly 100 long-finned pilot whales got stuck on Cheynes Beach. Despite the efforts of many volunteers and experts, 51 whales have already died. The remaining 45 whales got stranded again, and the experts decided to put them to sleep to prevent more suffering.

For Peter Hartley, an experienced wildlife expert, this was a very tough decision in his 34-year career. The team worked hard to lead the whales back to the ocean, but the cold winter waters made it difficult. They are not sure why the whales got stranded, but they showed strange behavior, staying close together before ending up on the beach. This might have been a way to protect themselves from predators or happened because one whale got lost. Pilot whales getting stranded is a common problem worldwide, especially for whales that use sonar to navigate. This shows how vulnerable marine life is and how challenging it is to protect these beautiful creatures.

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。

In Western Australia, nearly 100 long-finned pilot whales got stuck on Cheynes Beach.
Despite the efforts of volunteers and experts, 51 whales have died during the stranding incident.
Pilot whales rarely get stranded worldwide, and it is an uncommon problem for these species.
The stranding incident in Western Australia happened due to human interference and had nothing to do with the whales’ behavior.
Marine life, including pilot whales, is not vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities, and their protection is not a challenging task.

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。

whale

effort

expert

wildlife

creature

Writing a comprehensive research paper requires a lot of ______ in gathering data, analyzing information, and presenting findings.
The humpback _____ is known for its beautiful songs, which can travel for miles underwater.
We embarked on a thrilling safari adventure to observe the region’s abundant ________ species in their natural habitats.
The deep sea is home to an incredible array of _________, from bioluminescent fish to mysterious deep-sea creatures.
She is a renowned ______ in astrophysics, with numerous research papers and discoveries to her name.