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 how wildfires spread?
- Can technology help firefighters in dangerous situations?
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。
- progress /PROG-res/
- wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/
- warn /wawrn/
- delay /dih-LEY/
- organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/
[noun] – the process of improving or developing something over time
The project is making great progress each week.
[noun] – a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly
The wildfire spread through the forest in just hours.
[verb] – to tell someone about a possible danger or problem
She warned him about the storm.
[verb] – to make something happen later than planned
The flight was delayed by an hour.
[noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose
Local organizations have organized volunteer teams to assist with cleanup after the storm.
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。
Over the weekend, significant progress was made in controlling wildfires across Los Angeles. This was due to lower wind speeds and the continued hard work of firefighters. Unfortunately, the damage was severe, with thousands of homes destroyed. Local authorities warned that strong winds expected mid-week could make things worse. Several major events were delayed, including the Producers Guild’s nomination announcement. Meghan Markle’s Netflix series release was postponed until March 4. In Pacific Palisades, helicopters dropping water played an important role in protecting homes. Belmont Music Publishers confirmed the destruction of original works by composer Arnold Schoenberg.
Support for the victims has grown, with organizations like Disney and the Recording Academy making donations. The Screen Actors Guild announced a $1 million aid package for affected workers. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry helped deliver supplies to displaced residents. Experts say that climate change and urban growth are increasing the frequency of wildfires. Despite advances in firefighting technology, rebuilding will take a long time and significant resources.
Support for the victims has grown, with organizations like Disney and the Recording Academy making donations. The Screen Actors Guild announced a $1 million aid package for affected workers. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry helped deliver supplies to displaced residents. Experts say that climate change and urban growth are increasing the frequency of wildfires. Despite advances in firefighting technology, rebuilding will take a long time and significant resources.
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。
- Wildfires caused significant damage to homes in Los Angeles.
- Local authorities warned about the possibility of rain.
- The damage was minimal, and no homes were destroyed.
- Strong winds are expected to make the situation worse.
- Several major events were delayed due to the fires.
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。
| progress | wildfires | warned | delayed | organization |
- They _________ the meeting because of traffic.
- She celebrated her _________ in learning English.
- _________ are dangerous and can destroy entire communities.
- The teacher _________ the class about the test.
- He works for a large _________ in the city.