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 causes fires in forests or cities?
- Would you have a plan if firefighters couldn’t stop a fire in your area?
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。
- damage /DAM-ij/
- spread /spred/
- condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/
- strategy /SRAT-i-jee/
- future /FYOO-cher/
[noun] – harm or injury that causes something to become worse or less useful
The storm caused a lot of damage to homes.
[verb] – to move or extend over a large area.
The fire spread quickly through the dry forest.
[noun] – the state or situation of something
The conditions for hiking were perfect today.
[noun] – a plan or method to achieve something
They used a smart strategy to win the game.
[noun] – the time that will come after the present
In the future, people might travel to other planets.
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。
A large fire started in the Hollywood Hills on January 8, 2025, and caused major damage. The fire, named the Sunset Fire, began near the Hollywood Bowl. Strong winds made the fire spread quickly, threatening famous landmarks and homes. More than 130,000 people were told to leave, and over 1,000 homes were destroyed. The fire was hard to control because of the dry conditions and strong winds.
Firefighters from California and nearby states worked hard to stop the flames. The fire continued to grow because of the windy weather. Experts believe that climate change has made California’s wildfire season longer and more dangerous. Local businesses were also affected. Experts say that better disaster plans and fire prevention measures are needed to reduce future risks. These strategies are important to avoid more destruction in the future.
Firefighters from California and nearby states worked hard to stop the flames. The fire continued to grow because of the windy weather. Experts believe that climate change has made California’s wildfire season longer and more dangerous. Local businesses were also affected. Experts say that better disaster plans and fire prevention measures are needed to reduce future risks. These strategies are important to avoid more destruction in the future.
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 fire started on January 8, 2025.
- Over 500,000 people were asked to leave their homes.
- More than 1,000 homes were destroyed.
- Strong winds helped control the fire.
- Experts believe that climate change has made the fire season shorter.
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。
| damage | spread | condition | strategy | future |
- Our company developed a new ______ for marketing.
- The car accident resulted in serious ______ to the building.
- The news ______ fast about the concert.
- The car is in good ______ after the repair.
- She hopes to find a better job in the ______.