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 volcanic eruption is?
- Does volcanic eruption impact the surrounding areas?
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。
- serious /SEER-ee-uhs/
- possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee /
- embassy /EM-buh-see /
- frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/
- resort /ri-ZAWRT/
[adjective] – having important or severe consequences
The earthquake was serious, causing buildings to shake.
[noun] – The state or fact of being possible.
There was a possibility of a volcanic eruption in the region.
[noun] – the official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country
The ambassador resides in the embassy in Washington, D.C.
[adjective] – happening or occurring at short intervals
Iceland has experienced frequent volcanic eruptions in recent years.
[noun] – a place frequented for holidays or recreation
The Blue Lagoon is a popular resort in Iceland.
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 recent days, Iceland has had to deal with a serious situation: the possibility of a volcanic eruption in the southwest, specifically putting the town of Grindavík at risk. The Icelandic Meteorological Office noticed a lot of earthquakes in the area, suggesting the formation of an underground magma tunnel that could reach Grindavík. Authorities were concerned that these earthquakes might trigger an eruption. The Civil Protection Agency urged calm evacuations, emphasizing preparedness for potential dangers. The US Embassy in Iceland warned of hazards like lava, toxic gases, and smoke. The famous Blue Lagoon was closed due to heightened seismic activity. Iceland, on a tectonic plate boundary, has experienced frequent volcanic eruptions since 2021. Grindavík residents swiftly evacuated due to heightened seismic activity and a potential eruption. The evacuation prioritized essential items during daylight hours. A volcanic ash risk prompted an orange aviation alert, closing the Blue Lagoon resort after a magnitude-4.8 earthquake. Geology professor Pall Einarrson identified a 10-kilometer magma corridor reaching the town and the sea.
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。
- Volcanic eruptions are a rare occurrence in Iceland.
- The Civil Protection Agency recommended ignoring potential dangers during the evacuation.
- The US Embassy in Iceland mentioned hazards like snow and rain.
- The Blue Lagoon was closed due to reduced seismic activity.
- Grindavík residents evacuated during nighttime to avoid potential dangers.
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。
| serious | possibility | embassy | frequent | resort |
- Tourists visit the ______ to enjoy the geothermal spa.
- Authorities treated the situation as ______, urging immediate evacuation.
- The scientists were exploring the ______ of predicting earthquakes.
- The region is known for its _______ earthquakes.
- The ______ provides assistance to citizens living abroad.