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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。
- Does heavy rainfall cause floods in your country?
- Can floods damage people’s homes and lives?
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。
- precaution /pri-KAW-shuhn/
[noun] – something that is done in advance to prevent problems or danger
The doctor gave a mask as a safety precaution. - allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/
[noun] – the act of giving something to someone for a purpose
The teacher made an allocation of books for each class. - deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/
[verb] – to become worse in quality or condition
The old bridge may deteriorate after many storms. - reinforce /ree-in-FAWRS/
[verb] – to make something stronger
Workers will reinforce the wall to stop flooding. - substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/
[adjective] – large in amount or degree
The company made a substantial profit last year.
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。
Heavy rainfall between June 24 and July 23 caused floods in Pakistan that damaged more than 1,600 houses, according to government reports. A study by World Weather Attribution (WWA) explained that the rainfall was 10% to 15% stronger because of human-driven climate change. The collapse of weak houses in both cities and villages caused widespread destruction. In northern Pakistan, several homes and dairy farms were destroyed, with losses reaching 100 million rupees. Experts said warmer air holds more water, which results in heavier monsoon rains. They warned that impacts once expected in 2050 are already seen in 2025, creating a need for stronger precaution and a clear framework.
The WWA report said that building resilient housing and safer systems can help mitigate the devastating impacts of floods. Climate experts noted that heavier rainfall is an inevitable outcome of rising heat, pressuring vulnerable areas. Delays in fund allocation and heavy reliance on aid may deteriorate defenses. Leaders must reinforce protections, set disaster response as a priority, and act before risks accelerate. The report concluded that only a concerted effort can stop substantial losses.
The WWA report said that building resilient housing and safer systems can help mitigate the devastating impacts of floods. Climate experts noted that heavier rainfall is an inevitable outcome of rising heat, pressuring vulnerable areas. Delays in fund allocation and heavy reliance on aid may deteriorate defenses. Leaders must reinforce protections, set disaster response as a priority, and act before risks accelerate. The report concluded that only a concerted effort can stop substantial losses.
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。
- Heavy rainfall in Pakistan lasted from June 24 to July 23.
- The floods killed fewer than 100 people.
- More than 1,600 houses were damaged in the floods.
- Experts said climate change made rainfall 50% stronger.
- The collapse of strong houses caused most deaths.
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。
precaution | allocation | deteriorate | reinforce | substantial |
- Wearing gloves is a ______ to avoid getting sick.
- Builders ______ houses to stay safe in earthquakes.
- The farmer lost a ______ number of cows in the flood.
- Money ______ for new classrooms helped students learn.
- Roads ______ quickly after strong storms.