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。
- Have you ever been intrigued by the Titanic?
- Have you ever seen the movie Titanic?
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。
- wreck /rek/
- dive /dahyv/
- platform /PLAT-fawrm/
- luckily /LUHK-uh-lee/
- witness /WIT-nis/
[noun] – the remains of something that has been destroyed or severely damaged, often referring to ships
The divers explored the wreck of the old cargo ship that sank decades ago.
[noun] – a descent into water, often for exploration or research
The team prepared for their dive into the coral reef to study marine life.
[noun] – a raised surface or structure used for standing, working, or operating equipment
The technicians used the platform to access the higher parts of the construction site.
[adverb] – because of good luck
Luckily, we arrived at the airport just in time to catch our flight.
[noun] – a person who sees an event happening, especially a crime or an accident
The witness provided a detailed account of the car accident to the police.
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。
On September 19, Steven Ross, the scientific director of the company that made the Titan submersible, spoke to a U.S. Coast Guard panel. The Titan sadly imploded in June 2023 while trying to reach the Titanic wreck. Ross said that just days before this dive, the submersible had a problem. An issue with the platform caused passengers to be thrown around, which delayed their exit from the water by one hour. Stockton Rush, the co-founder and pilot of OceanGate, also hit part of the sub during this incident, but luckily, no one was hurt. Ross described this problem as uncomfortable for everyone involved. In her testimony, Renata Rojas, a mission specialist for OceanGate, shared a different view. She praised the staff’s skills and felt confident about the company’s efforts to explore the Titanic site. Rojas believed the company was clear about the risks and that she never felt unsafe. However, some witnesses expressed concerns, saying the company put profit before safety. Investigators continue to look into what caused Titan’s tragic implosion.
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。
- There were no problems before the Titan’s final dive.
- Stockton Rush was the co-founder and pilot of OceanGate.
- Renata Rojas was not confident about the company’s efforts to explore the Titanic site.
- Some witnesses expressed concerns that the company put profit before safety.
- Steven Ross is the scientific director of the company that made the Titan submersible.
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。
| wreck | dive | platform | luckily | witness |
- As a __________ to the robbery, she was asked to testify in court.
- __________, the rain stopped right before the outdoor wedding ceremony began.
- The team made a deep-sea __________ to study rare species of fish.
- The fishermen discovered the __________ of an old sailing ship just off the coast.
- The workers used the __________ to safely reach the top of the building during construction.