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 know what La Niña is?
- Could you share one of the common signs of La Niña that you’re familiar with?
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。
- chance /chans/
- likely /LAHYK-lee /
- affect /uh-FEKT/
- natural /NACH-er-uhl/
- increase /in-KREES/
[noun] – the possibility of something happening
There is a good chance of rain tomorrow.
[adverb] – probably; in all likelihood
It will likely rain tomorrow afternoon.
[verb] – to have an influence on something
The cold weather can affect your health.
[adjective] – existing in nature, not made or caused by people
Water is a natural resource for everyone.
[verb] – to become larger or greater in size, amount, or number
We can increase our score by studying hard.
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 Climate Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported a 60% chance of a weak La Niña event forming this autumn, likely lasting until March. La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and is known for cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. This phenomenon can cause major weather changes around the world. For example, northern South America may experience more rainfall, while the southern United States and parts of Mexico might face drier conditions. The impacts of La Niña can affect agriculture, water supplies, and the occurrence of natural disasters. La Niña events usually strengthen trade winds, leading to colder ocean temperatures. This cooling can shift the jet stream northward, increasing rainfall in some areas and reducing it in others. NOAA scientist Michelle L’Heureux noted the rarity of prolonged events, while NASA’s Ben Cook stated that repeated La Niña events could worsen droughts, especially in East Africa.
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 Climate Prediction Center reported a 60% chance of a weak La Niña event.
- La Niña is known for warmer ocean temperatures.
- La Niña events usually cause heavy rainfall in all areas.
- La Niña can affect agriculture and water supplies.
- NOAA predicts that La Niña will last only a few days.
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。
chance | likely | affect | natural | increase |
- She prefers ______ food without additives.
- She had a ______ to play the piano at school.
- The company wants to ______ its sales this year.
- She will ______ join us for dinner tonight.
- How does the noise ______ your studying?