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 animals react during natural disasters?
- Have you heard of animals protecting others during times of danger?
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。
- surround /suh-ROUND/
- detect /dih-TEKT/
- calf /kaf/
- herd /hurd/
- danger /DEYN-jer /
[verb] – to be all around something or someone
The teacher asked students to surround the desk for a meeting.
[verb] – to discover or notice something
Dogs can detect the scent of food from far away.
[noun] – a young animal, especially a cow or elephant
The calf followed its mother through the field.
[noun] – a group of animals, especially of the same species
The herd of cows moved slowly across the field.
[noun] – the possibility of harm or injury
The hikers faced danger when they climbed the steep mountain.
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。
On a recent Monday morning, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern California, affecting areas like San Diego and Los Angeles. The earthquake caused minor disruptions, such as rocks falling onto rural roads and items tumbling off shelves in stores. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, located in San Pasqual Valley, was also impacted. The most remarkable part of this event was the response of a herd of African elephants. As the ground shook, the elephants quickly surrounded the young calves to protect them. The older elephants formed a circle around the calves, ensuring their safety.
This protective behavior highlights the elephants’ intelligence and social bonds. Elephants can detect vibrations through their feet, which helps them sense danger early. When the earthquake happened, the elephants instinctively formed an “alert circle,” with adults protecting the calves. After the aftershock, the herd regrouped briefly before dispersing once the danger passed. This event shows the deep social connections of elephants.
This protective behavior highlights the elephants’ intelligence and social bonds. Elephants can detect vibrations through their feet, which helps them sense danger early. When the earthquake happened, the elephants instinctively formed an “alert circle,” with adults protecting the calves. After the aftershock, the herd regrouped briefly before dispersing once the danger passed. This event shows the deep social connections of elephants.
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。
- Elephants surrounded their calves to keep them safe during the earthquake.
- The elephants ignored the vibrations during the earthquake.
- After the earthquake, the elephants quickly ran away from the area.
- The older elephants protected the calves by forming a circle.
- The elephants were not able to detect the earthquake
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。
| surround | detect | calf | herd | danger |
- The teacher warned the children about the ______ of touching hot objects.
- The army ______ the town to keep it safe.
- The ______ of elephants walked together through the forest.
- The sensor can ______ if anyone is near the door.
- The ______ was very playful and ran around the zoo.