©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP)
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 you like riding a bicycle?
- Do you think riding a bike is good for your health?
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。
- ride /rahyd/
[noun] – a trip or journey on something like a bicycle, bus, or horse
We joined a charity ride to raise money for the local hospital. - mile /mahyl/
[noun] – a unit for measuring distance (1 mile = about 1.6 kilometers)
The town is about five miles away from the nearest train station. - neighbor /NEY-ber/
[noun] – a person who lives near your house or in the same area
Our neighbors invited us to a barbecue in their backyard. - route /root/
[noun] – a road or path used to go from one place to another
The driver knows many routes to avoid traffic during rush hour. - lane /leyn/
[noun] – a narrow road or part of a road marked for one line of traffic or special use
The city built new bike lanes to keep cyclists safe from cars.
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。
Many children and parents in Montclair, New Jersey, joined a “bike bus” ride to school. They rode their bicycles together for five miles to local elementary schools. The event happens every week. It started three years ago when some parents wanted to make school travel safer. Now, more than 350 people join each week. The project helps students stay healthy, protects the environment, and brings neighbors together. A group called Bike Bus World said there are now over 400 similar bike bus routes in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Organizers said more people want to use bicycles to reduce pollution and support cleaner cities.Volunteers help guide the riders and keep them safe on the road. They wear bright safety vests and make sure everyone follows the route. The rides use quiet streets, and cyclists are told to wear helmets and lights, especially in the morning. The event continues all year, even when the weather is not good. Sponsors give equipment such as reflective vests and repair tools. Organizers said the activity teaches students to work together and care for nature. They hope it will inspire more cities to build safe bike lanes and protect children traveling to school.
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 “bike bus” ride takes place in Montclair, New Jersey.
- Only children join the bike bus event.
- The project’s goal is to make students watch more TV together.
- Volunteers help guide the riders and keep them safe during the ride.
- The event stops during bad weather and winter months.
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。
| ride | miles | neighbors | routes | lanes |
- She runs two ______ every morning before breakfast.
- The hiking group chose one of the safer ______ up the mountain.
- The family went on a morning ______ around the park together.
- There are separate ______ for buses, bikes, and cars on that road.
- The ______ worked together to clean up the street.