Mexican governor foresees avocado export resumption amid security incident

admin 2024年6月24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。

Does your country import products from other nations?
Have you experienced any changes in product availability due to international 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。

inspector /in-SPEK-ter/

[noun] – a person designated to inspect or examine something, typically to ensure compliance with regulations or standards
The health inspector visited the restaurant to check if it met hygiene standards.

attack /uh-TAK/

[verb] – to use violence against someone or something with the intention of causing harm or damage
The gangsters threatened to attack the store if they didn’t receive protection money.

improve /im-PROOV/

[verb] – to become better or to make something better in quality, condition, or performance
Regular exercise and a balanced diet can improve your overall health.

delay /dih-LEY/

[noun] – instance where something is postponed or held back, often causing a wait or interruption in progress
The construction project faced a significant delay due to material shortages.

relation /ri-LEY-shuhn/

[noun] – the connections or dealings between individuals, groups, countries, etc.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries have been strained since the border dispute.

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。

Michoacan Governor Alfredo Ramirez hopes to send avocados to the United States again soon. U.S. officials stopped checking them because of a safety issue. Ramirez told Radio Formula he thinks inspections will start again by midweek. This all began last Friday when two Mexican inspectors were reportedly held during a protest in Aranza, Michoacan, supporting local police. U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar confirmed the inspectors were attacked while checking avocados. He said their safety was at risk, so exports of avocados and mangoes stopped until security improved. Despite Ramirez’s hope, Salazar thinks the suspension might continue until security improves. Michoacan sends about $3.5 billion worth of avocados to the U.S. every year, but sometimes gangs cause delays. Ramirez said they are working with the U.S. embassy to restart avocado exports quickly. The pause in inspections shows how important avocados are for Michoacan and other places. It also affects global farming markets. People who care about avocados are watching for news that could affect trade, which matters for Michoacan’s economy and global trade relations.

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。

U.S. officials stopped inspecting avocados due to concerns over their quality.
The attack on Mexican inspectors happened in a different state from Michoacan.
The suspension of avocado inspections has no impact on global farming markets.
Michoacan Governor Alfredo Ramirez hopes inspections of avocados for export to the United States will resume soon.
U.S. officials stopped inspecting avocados due to safety concerns after Mexican inspectors were attacked during a protest.

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。

inspector

attack

improve

delay

relation

The soldiers were ordered to __________ the enemy position at dawn.
The renovations greatly __________ the appearance of the old building.
The company fosters strong __________ with its suppliers to ensure reliable delivery of materials.
The building __________ examined the construction site to ensure it complied with safety regulations.
Traffic accidents on the highway caused long __________ for commuters this morning.