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。
- Is it important to protect different species of plants and animals?
- Do human activities cause a loss of biodiversity in nature?
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。
- country /KUHN-tree/
- aim to /eym too/
- currently /KUR-uhnt-lee/
- action /AK-shuhn/
- issue /ISH-ooo/
[noun] – a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
Japan is a beautiful country with many mountains.
[phrasal verb] – to intend to do something; to have a goal
I aim to finish my homework early today.
[adverb] – at the present time; now
I am currently reading a fun book.
[noun] – the process of doing something, especially to achieve an aim
The hero took action to save the city.
[noun] – an important topic or problem for debate or discussion
The issue of pollution is very serious today.
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。
In 2021, 196 countries made a significant agreement to protect the Earth’s ecosystems through the 30 by 30 initiative. This initiative aims to safeguard 30% of the world’s land and marine areas by 2030. Next week, a crucial conference will take place in Cali, Colombia, where global delegates will evaluate the progress made toward this goal. Currently, approximately 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas are protected. This situation indicates a pressing need for further action to achieve the 30 by 30 target. The conference, known as COP16, will focus on reviewing these efforts and creating mechanisms to ensure compliance with the agreed goals. Additionally, the meeting will discuss raising the necessary funding of $200 billion annually by 2030 to support biodiversity initiatives, particularly in developing nations, which are home to much of the world’s biodiversity. Meeting biodiversity targets presents challenges that require cooperation among various sectors, businesses, and communities. Experts assert that more substantial efforts are necessary, and financing remains a critical issue for supporting conservation objectives.
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。
- In 2021, many countries agreed to protect the Earth’s ecosystems.
- The 30 by 30 initiative aims to protect 50% of the world’s land and marine areas by 2030.
- The conference will take place in Cali, Colombia, next week.
- Approximately 20% of terrestrial areas are currently protected.
- The conference known as COP16 will focus on reviewing conservation efforts.
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。
country | aim to | currently | action | issue |
- She is ______ studying for her math test.
- My ______ has many different types of food.
- They ______ learn English before the summer.
- We talked about an ______ in class yesterday.
- Our team needs to take ______ for better results.