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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 joined a safety drill at school or in your community?
- What items do you think are most important to keep at home in case of an emergency?
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。
- kilometer /ki-LOM-i-ter/
[noun] – a unit of distance equal to 1,000 meters
The airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. - ash /ash/
[noun] – powdery material left after something burns, or small pieces from a volcano
The fireplace was full of gray ash after the wood burned all night. - typhoon /tahy-FOON/
[noun] – a very strong storm with heavy rain and strong winds, especially in Asia
Many houses were damaged by strong typhoons last summer. - worried /WUR-eed/
[adjective] – feeling anxious, troubled, or uneasy because something bad might happen
The teacher said the test results made the students worried. - fear /feer/
[noun] – the feeling of being afraid that something dangerous or bad might happen
The sudden earthquake filled the residents with fear.
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。
This week the Tokyo Metropolitan Government showed videos made with computers and AI for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day. The videos displayed what could happen if Mount Fuji erupted. The volcano is about 100 kilometers from Tokyo and last erupted in 1707. The video showed ash covering the city quickly, stopping trains and buses, damaging food and power, and making breathing dangerous. Officials said the videos were made to prepare 37 million people living in the Tokyo area for possible disasters. They also said there are no signs of an eruption now. Japan is often hit by disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanoes, which makes planning important.The government explained that the video was not a warning but a way to teach people how to prepare. It showed advice such as keeping food and medicine at home. A university expert said the simulation was based on years of study and not on current danger. Some people said the images made them worried. Disaster experts added that videos like this can help people stay ready even if they cause some fear. Japan is known for making strong plans to protect people from natural disasters.
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。
- Mount Fuji last erupted in 1707.
- The volcano is about 50 kilometers from Tokyo.
- The videos were only for tourists visiting Tokyo.
- The government explained that the video was a warning of danger.
- The video advised families to keep food and medicine at home.
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。
| kilometers | ash | typhoons | worried | fear |
- Volcanic ______ covered the nearby village after the eruption.
- The mountain trail is 15 ______ long and takes five hours to walk.
- News about the strong typhoon made the villagers ______.
- The loud warning siren caused ______ among the residents of the small town.
- Schools in coastal towns often close when ______ approach.