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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。
- Have animals ever been hunted in your country for their body parts?
- Are there any animals protected by law in your country?
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。
- propose /pruh-POHZ/
- protection /pruh-TEK-shuhn/
- scale /skeyl/
- illegally /i-LEE-guh-lee/
- environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/
[verb] – to offer or suggest a possible plan or action
She proposed a new idea in the meeting.
[noun] – the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm
The umbrella gave protection from the rain.
[noun] – a thin, hard part that covers the skin of fish or reptiles
The fish had shiny silver scales.
[adverb] – in a way that is against the law
They hunted animals illegally in the forest.
[adjective] – relating to the natural world and the effect of human activity on it
The group supports environmental clean-up.
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 June 17, 2025, government officials in the United States shared a new plan to propose better protection for pangolins. The plan includes seven species from Asia and Africa, including the Philippine pangolin. These animals are covered with hard scales and are active at night. Pangolins are the most illegally traded mammals in the world. Their meat and scales are used in traditional medicine. Experts said these animals are in danger of disappearing. The new protection uses a law made in 1973 to help save wild animals.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that strong rules will be used after the plan becomes final. Pangolin parts can only be used for science or conservation. Experts said that the illegal animal trade also helps crimes like drug trafficking. Environmental groups said this move is commendable and needed. The plan may help police catch people who break the law. It can also help people understand the need to protect animals. This action may influence other countries to do the same.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said that strong rules will be used after the plan becomes final. Pangolin parts can only be used for science or conservation. Experts said that the illegal animal trade also helps crimes like drug trafficking. Environmental groups said this move is commendable and needed. The plan may help police catch people who break the law. It can also help people understand the need to protect animals. This action may influence other countries to do the same.
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 plan to protect pangolins was announced on July 17, 2025.
- Pangolins are covered with soft fur and are active in the daytime.
- Pangolins are the most illegally traded mammals in the world.
- Pangolin scales and meat are used in modern Western medicine.
- A U.S. law made in 1973 is being used to help protect pangolins.
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。
| proposed | protection | scales | illegally | environmental |
- He entered the country ______ last year.
- The teacher ______ a trip to the zoo.
- Helmets give ______ during bike rides.
- The dragon’s ______ were green and sharp.
- ______ issues affect all living things.