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 anything about flooding?
Can flooding impact a 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。
flooding /FLUH-ding/
[noun] – a situation in which an area of land becomes covered with water, especially from rain The heavy rain caused severe flooding in the city, making many roads impassable.
cause /kawz/
[verb] – to make something happen, especially something bad The storm caused many trees to fall, blocking the roads.
dam /dam/
[noun] – a wall built across a river to stop the water from flowing and to create a lake The dam was built to control the river’s flow and provide water for the town.
bridge /brij/
[noun] – a structure built over something, especially water, so that people or vehicles can go across The bridge connects the two towns and makes travel much easier.
worried /WUR-eed/
[adjective] – unhappy because you are thinking about problems or bad things that might happen She was worried about her test results and couldn’t sleep.
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。
The recent flooding in southern Minnesota has caused major problems. The river overflowed, and the water damaged a dam. This has made a nearby bridge unsafe. Parts of the dam have washed away, making the bridge weak. Authorities are worried that the bridge might not handle the extra water pressure. They are urgently inspecting the damage and thinking about immediate repairs to prevent more problems and keep nearby areas safe. The flooding also brought debris and made the riverbanks unstable. This has made it hard for officials to inspect the area safely. Efforts are being made to clear the way and send special teams to check the damage carefully and start repairs quickly. Local and state officials are closely watching the situation to keep everyone safe and stop further damage. They plan to repair the dam and the bridge and keep checking the infrastructure’s stability. They are also looking for funds for these repairs and ways to make the structures stronger against future floods. The main goal is to keep residents safe by fixing the structures and preventing similar problems in the future. Despite the challenges, officials are determined to fix the damage and protect the community.
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。
The flooding in southern Minnesota caused minor problems.
The river overflowed and damaged a bridge.
Authorities are concerned about the bridge’s ability to handle extra water pressure.
Parts of the dam were not affected by the flood.
Officials are not making any efforts to clear the debris brought by the flooding.
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。
flooding
caused
dam
bridge
worried
The parents were ______ when their child didn’t come home on time.
The ______ was so bad that people had to leave their homes and move to safer areas.
The broken pipe ______ water to flood the basement.
After the heavy rains, the water level in the ______ rose significantly.
After the flood, the ______ was inspected for any signs of damage.
