©(San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 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 think some animals can live longer than people?
- What animals do you think can live for a very long time?
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。
- arrive /uh-RAHYV/
[verb] – to reach a place after traveling
The new animals arrived at the wildlife center early in the morning. - euthanize /YOO-thuh-nahyz/
[verb] – to end the life of an animal or person to stop severe pain or suffering
The vet had to euthanize the injured dog because its pain could not be treated. - symbol /SIM-buhl/
[noun] – something that represents an idea or quality
The old tree became a symbol of hope for the community. - vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/
[adjective] – weak or at risk and easily harmed
The small birds are vulnerable during winter because they cannot find enough food. - habitat /HAB-i-tat/
[noun] – a natural place where an animal or plant lives
Many frogs lost their habitats after the heavy flood destroyed the forest.
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。
A Galápagos tortoise named Gramma died at the San Diego Zoo on November 20. She lived for about 141 years. Records showed that Gramma first came from the Galápagos Islands and later arrived from the Bronx Zoo around 1928 or 1931. The zoo said Gramma developed serious bone problems because of old age, and her condition became worse. Veterinarians decided to euthanize her to stop further pain. Many visitors remembered seeing Gramma, and some said she was a symbol of strength. Experts explained that Galápagos tortoises usually live more than one hundred years in the wild and often live longer in zoos.The zoo said Gramma received special care near the end of her life. It explained that Galápagos tortoises have fifteen subspecies. Three are extinct, and the others are considered vulnerable or critically endangered. Since 1965, zoos have released more than ten thousand young tortoises into natural habitats to help protect the species. Recent hatchings at two American zoos showed that old tortoises can still have babies. Scientists said that protection, research, and habitat care are important for survival.
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。
- Gramma was a Galápagos tortoise that died at the San Diego Zoo.
- Gramma lived for about 80 years.
- Records showed that Gramma came from the Galápagos Islands.
- The zoo said Gramma had serious bone problems because of old age.
- Experts said Galápagos tortoises usually live less than fifty years in the wild.
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。
| arrived | euthanize | symbol | vulnerable | habitats |
- The shelter decided to ______ the sick bird to prevent further suffering.
- The statue is a ______ of the city’s long history.
- The rescue team ______ at the forest after a long trip.
- Scientists are studying the ______ of wild cats to help protect them.
- The river animals became ______ after their water source was damaged.