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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。
- Are animals seen near homes during winter?
- Should an animal rescue center be called when an animal looks sick or hurt?
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。
- cold /kohld/
[adjective] – having a low temperature
Winter nights are cold in many places. - lizard /LIZ-erd/
[noun] – a small animal with a long tail, four legs, and dry skin, usually living in warm places
The lizard moved slowly across the road during the day. - hospital /HOS-pi-tl/
[noun] – a place where sick or hurt people or animals get care
The lizard stayed at the hospital for treatment. - survive /ser-VAHYV/
[verb] – to stay alive after danger
Some animals cannot survive cold winters. - owner /OH-ner/
[noun] – a person who has a pet or object
Every pet owner must act responsibly.
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。
Wildlife workers in Rhode Island rescued a large tegu lizard during very cold winter weather this week. A man found the animal in Providence after seeing it move slowly near his driveway and calling local helpers. The lizard is a cold-blooded animal, so snow and ice made the situation cold and risky. Officials said the case showed why fast rescue action is important during winter.
The tegu was taken to an animal hospital for care. Doctors said the lizard was weak after staying outside for a long time, but warm treatment helped it begin to survive. Wildlife groups said the animal may have come from an owner who could no longer care for it. Officials asked people not to leave pets outside and to contact rescue centers instead. They also encouraged residents to report unusual animals quickly so trained workers can help before the weather causes serious harm.
The tegu was taken to an animal hospital for care. Doctors said the lizard was weak after staying outside for a long time, but warm treatment helped it begin to survive. Wildlife groups said the animal may have come from an owner who could no longer care for it. Officials asked people not to leave pets outside and to contact rescue centers instead. They also encouraged residents to report unusual animals quickly so trained workers can help before the weather causes serious harm.
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 lizard was found in summer.
- Cold weather is dangerous for tegus.
- The lizard was taken to a hospital.
- Officials told people to leave pets outside.
- Quick action helped the rescue.
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。
| cold | lizard | hospital | survive | owner |
- The ______ should ask for help if needed.
- ______ weather is unsafe for some animals.
- This ______ needs warm weather to stay healthy.
- The ______ has trained animal doctors.
- Warm care helped the ______ survive.