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 the effects of environmental problems in your community?
- Are there many environmental volunteers active in your community?
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。
- organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/
- amount /uh-MOUNT/
- waste /weyst/
- urgent /UR-juhnt /
- action /AK-shuhn/
[verb] – to arrange or prepare something
The teacher will organize a field trip for the students next week.
[noun] – a quantity or sum of something
The amount of sugar in this recipe is too much.
[noun] – material that is not wanted and is left after something has been used
Recycling helps reduce waste in our environment.
[adjective] – needing immediate attention or action
It’s urgent that we finish this project by tomorrow.
[noun] – the process of doing something, typically to achieve a goal
We need to take action to solve this problem.
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。
Marriott International, along with other groups and volunteers, organized a big cleaning event in North Bali’s Baturiti area on March 15th. More than 110 volunteers worked together to remove a huge amount of plastic trash, totaling 8 tons! This cleanup made a big difference in keeping Beratan Lake clean and safe. Martin Ehlers, manager of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu and leader of Marriott Business Council Indonesia, highlights Marriott’s dedication to eco-friendly community support. Collaborating with Sungai Watch, they contribute to environmental protection through projects like waste sorting facilities and river barrier installations. Sam Bencheghib, co-founder of Sungai Watch, praised the collaborative effort in cleaning up rivers, highlighting how teamwork effectively addresses environmental challenges. Marriott Business Council Indonesia has committed to continuing support for Sungai Watch, focusing on improving its infrastructure and fundraising initiatives. Given Bali’s pressing plastic waste crisis, urgent action is essential to protect its natural beauty. Initiatives like these not only promote eco-friendly practices but also inspire hope for a greener future, ensuring that Bali’s landscapes remain preserved for generations to come.
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。
- Marriott International organized a big cleaning event in North Bali’s Baturiti area.
- The volunteers removed 5 tons of plastic trash during the cleanup.
- Martin Ehlers, manager of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu, didn’t talk about Marriott’s support for the environment.
- Marriott Business Council Indonesia didn’t work with Sungai Watch on environmental projects.
- Sam Bencheghib praised the teamwork in cleaning up rivers.
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。
| organize | amount | waste | urgent | action |
- It’s ______ that we finish our homework before bedtime.
- Sarah needs to ______ her toys before bedtime.
- The ______ of candy in the jar is too much for one person.
- Remember to recycle paper so it doesn’t become ______.
- Taking ______ to help a friend who is hurt is important.