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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 you ever seen a frog in real life?
- Do you think climate change is dangerous for animals?
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。
- disappear /dis-uh-PEER/
[verb] – to stop being seen or to no longer exist
The wildflowers that once grew on the hillside have disappeared after years of drought. - development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/
[noun] – the process of building or creating new things such as houses, roads, or industries
Many trees were cut down because of new development for a shopping center. - sign /sahyn/
[noun] – something that shows something exists or is happening
The garden showed signs of life when new flowers began to bloom after winter. - sound /sound/
[noun] – a noise that can be heard
The forest was filled with the sounds of birds singing in the morning. - noisy /NOI-zee/
[adjective] – full of loud sounds
The classroom became very noisy when the students started playing.
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。
Scientists in Southern California said that the red-legged frog is returning after many years of decline. On January 30, artificial intelligence found the frog’s breeding call in ponds near the U.S.-Mexico border. This frog was once common along the California coast but disappeared from most areas. The loss happened because of human development, drought, disease, and the introduction of bullfrogs. In 2006, researchers found a small group in Baja California, Mexico. Since 2018, egg masses have been moved with permission from Mexico to the United States. Today, more than 100 adult frogs live in Southern California ponds, showing signs of recovery.The project uses both science and teamwork between the two countries. Artificial intelligence helps by identifying frog sounds in noisy environments, which saves scientists many hours of listening. This technology also helps experts check breeding, watch for threats, and study the health of the ponds. Problems such as climate change, drought, and continued construction still create risks for frogs. However, scientists believe that the return of the red-legged frog shows that cooperation and technology can help protect endangered animals.
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 red-legged frog was once common along the California coast.
- The frog population grew because of bullfrogs and new buildings.
- In 2006, researchers found a small group of frogs in Baja California, Mexico.
- Since 2010, egg masses have been moved from Mexico to the United States.
- Artificial intelligence helps scientists by making the work slower.
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。
| disappeared | development | signs | sounds | noisy |
- The street was ______ because of traffic and construction work.
- The early ______ of spring included flowers blooming in the garden.
- The beach lost much of its natural beauty after hotel ______ spread along the coast.
- Many fish species have ______ from the river because of pollution.
- Strange ______ came from the old house at night.