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 think snakes are scary?
- Do you think climate change affects animal behavior?
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。
- property /PROP-er-tee/
- several /SEV-er-uhl/
- pile /pahyl/
- attract /uh-TRAKT/
- regularly /REG-yuh-ler-lee/
[noun] – a piece of land or a building that belongs to someone
They inherited a large property with a farmhouse and a barn in the countryside.
[adjective] – more than two but not a large number
Several students stayed after class to ask the teacher questions.
[noun] – a group of things stacked or gathered together
There was a pile of dirty clothes on the floor after the weekend trip.
[verb] – to cause something or someone to come closer or show interest
The bright lights of the city attract many tourists every year.
[adverb] – in a consistent or repeated manner
She exercises regularly to stay healthy and fit.
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 record number of venomous red-bellied black snakes were recently found and removed from a property in Sydney, Australia. Experts say this was an extremely rare event. David Stein, who lives in Horsley Park, western Sydney, saw several snakes moving into a pile of leaves on his property. Worried, he called Reptile Relocation Sydney for help.When snake catcher Dylan Cooper arrived, he was shocked to find 102 snakes in total, including pregnant females and newborns. According to reptile expert Scott Eipper, the snakes may have gathered because of extreme heat or a lack of safe places to give birth. This unusual discovery has raised concerns about safety and changes in the environment. Cory Kerewaro, the owner of Reptile Relocation Sydney, said two female snakes even gave birth while being contained, increasing the total number. This incident set a new record for snake removals in urban areas. The snakes were safely released into a national park with government approval. Experts warn that large piles of leaves can attract snakes and should be cleared regularly. Increasing sightings of these snakes in residential areas suggest climate change and habitat loss are affecting their behavior.
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。
- David Stein found only one snake in his backyard.
- The snakes were discovered in a park in Sydney.
- Reptile Relocation Sydney helped remove the snakes from the property.
- Snake catcher Dylan Cooper found over 100 snakes on the property.
- The snakes were taken to a zoo after they were caught.
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。
| property | several | pile | attract | regularly |
- The smell of fresh bread from the bakery can ______ customers from down the street.
- A ______ of fallen leaves covered the sidewalk in autumn.
- The park has ______ benches where visitors can sit and enjoy the view.
- The family decided to sell their ______ near the lake.
- The company updates its website ______ to provide the latest news to customers.