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。
- Can you give one common cause of road accidents?
- Are seatbelt use, speed limits, and traffic lights effective in preventing road accidents?
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。
- incident /IN-si-duhnt/
- quiet /KWAHY-it/
- concern /kuhn-SURN/
- minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/
- regular /REG-yuh-ler/
[noun] – an event, especially one that is unusual or interesting
An incident at school made everyone worried.
[adjective] – making little or no noise
The quiet library helps students focus on their work.
[noun] – a feeling of worry or interest about something
There is concern about the weather for the trip.
[verb] – to make something smaller or less important
The team wants to minimize mistakes during the game.
[adjective] – happening or done frequently; normal
He goes for a regular run every morning.
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。
An alarming incident occurred on the evening of September 17, 2024, in western Minnesota. An 18-year-old student of auto mechanics lost control of a car due to sudden acceleration. The vehicle, recently serviced for similar issues, reached speeds of 120 mph (193 kph) despite the driver’s repeated efforts to slow down. To avoid the dangers of the interstate, the driver stayed on a quieter two-lane road. Law enforcement officers were notified by the driver’s mother, who also mentioned past problems with the car’s accelerator, leading to concerns about a possible computer malfunction. Officers responded quickly, but traditional instructions did not stop the vehicle. Minnesota State Trooper Zach Gruver devised a daring plan to stop the car by having the driver intentionally crash into his squad car. The crash mitigation system in the car activated, resulting in a controlled collision at 50 mph (80 kph). This solution minimized the risk of serious injuries. A car company spokesperson later emphasized the importance of regular vehicle inspections to prevent such hazardous situations. Technological reliability was stressed as critical to ensuring safety in modern vehicles.
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 incident happened on September 17, 2024.
- A student lost control of a bicycle.
- The vehicle reached speeds of 120 mph.
- The driver called the police first.
- The car had problems with its brakes.
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。
| incident | quiet | concern | minimize | regular |
- The fire was a serious ______ for the town.
- Many parents expressed ______ about the safety of the playground.
- She enjoys a ______ walk in the park each day.
- The ______ classes start at nine o’clock.
- She tries to ______ her expenses by saving money.