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。
- Is land formed in different geographical locations around the world through various processes?
- Have you ever heard of or seen a newly formed island?
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。
- appear /uh-PEER/
- natural /NACH-er-uhl/
- experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/
- condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/
- wave /weyv/
[verb] – to become visible or noticeable; to come into existence
The magician made a rabbit appear out of his hat.
[adjective] – existing in or produced by nature; not made or caused by humans
Fresh fruits are a natural source of vitamins.
[verb] – to have knowledge or skill resulting from doing something
I have experienced that roller coaster before.
[noun] – the state or quality of something, especially when it’s in a particular state
The car is in excellent condition after the repairs.
[noun] – a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore
The wave crashed against the rocks.
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 the Pacific Ocean, near Japan’s Iwo Jima island, a new island has appeared. This occurred because there was a volcano under the water, and it erupted. Japan’s Meteorological Agency informed about this on November 1. This new island is part of the Ogasawara Island group, which is about 750 miles south of Japan’s mainland and very close to Iwo Jima Island. Scientists are very excited about this event because it allows observation of how land forms as it happens. This aids in learning more about how the planet changes. The island’s creation is a fascinating natural event, and it is all thanks to the materials that emerged from the underwater volcano. Over time, these materials came together and became solid ground in the middle of the ocean. This area has experienced similar events in the past, but this time is unique because magma has emerged for the first time since 1986. The lifespan of this new island is uncertain due to the harsh and unpredictable ocean conditions. Erosion, waves, and tides tend to quickly diminish and bury volcanic islands, making their existence short-lived.
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。
- Land formation processes are the same in all geographical locations.
- The newly formed island near Japan is a part of the Japanese mainland.
- Scientists are not interested in the event of a new island forming.
- The lifespan of the new island is certain and long-lasting.
- Erosion, waves, and tides do not impact the longevity of volcanic islands.
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。
appear | natural | experience | condition | wave |
- The athlete’s physical ______ is impressive.
- Animals in the wild have ______ habitats.
- The children ran to the beach to play in the gentle ______ on a hot summer day.
- The sun will ______ in the morning.
- She wanted to ______ the thrill of skydiving, so she signed up for a tandem jump with an instructor.