Elementary Reading Lesson11-20

Read the article and have a discussion based on the following questions.

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Lesson 11: The missing Notebook

The Missing Notebook

Tom: Hi, Sara. What are you doing here?

Sara: Hi, Tom. I’m looking for my notebook.

Tom: Did you lose it?

Sara: Yes, I think so. I visited Emma in the morning and left her house at two. I had the notebook   in my bag at that time. I got home about three, but I couldn’t find it after that.

Tom: Where did you go on the way to your house?

Sara: I went to the coffee shop. Then I went to the bookstore and looked at some new novels.

Tom: Did you go to any other places?

Sara: No, I didn’t.

Tom: Well, why don’t you go to the coffee shop first? You may find your notebook there.

Sara: That’s a good idea. I’ll go there right away.

Questions

1. Did Sara go to the bookstore on her way home?

2. What is Sara looking for?

3. What time did Sara leave Emma’s house?

4. Do you often lose something important like Sara? What do you do when you lose something?

（あなたは時々サラのように大事なものをなくしますか。なくしたときはどうしますか。）

5. If you lose something in a coffee shop, will you go back to look for it?

（もしあなたがコーヒーショップで何かなくしたら、探しに戻りますか。）

6. What places do you usually visit on your way home from school or work?

（あなたは学校もしくは仕事帰りにどこによく訪れますか。）

7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

        Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 彼女はノートを探しています。
  She is (l　)(f    ) her notebook.

  b) 彼はよく鍵を失くします。
  He often (l　) his keys.

  c) 私たちは先週末に祖父母を訪れました。
  We (v　) our grandparents last weekend.

  d) 彼女は朝早く家を出ました。
  She (l　) the house early in the morning.

  e) 私はその時公園にいました。
  I was at the park (a　)(t   )(t   ).

  f) 彼女はノートをベッドの下で見つけました。
  She (f　) her notebook under the bed.

  g) 私は学校への途中でお菓子を買いました。
  I bought some snacks (o　)(t   )(w   )(t   ) school.

  h) 先生に助けを求めてみてはどうですか？
  (W　)(d   )(y   ) ask the teacher for help?

  i) まず説明書を読んでください。
  Please read the instructions (f　).

  j) 午後には雨が降るかもしれません。
  It (m　) rain this afternoon.

  k) 彼女はすぐに電話に出ました。
  She answered the phone (r　)(a   ).

Lesson 12: Learning About Canada

Learning About Canada

Ken was worried about his English homework. He had to study a foreign country and write a report, but it was too difficult. He decided to ask his friend Anna for help.

“Hi, Anna. Are you free tomorrow?” Ken asked.

“Hi, Ken! Yes, I’m free all day. Why?” Anna answered.

“I have to write an English report about a foreign country, but I don’t know where to start. Can you help me?” Ken said.

“Sure! I’m from Canada. Maybe I can tell you about my country,” Anna said.

“Thanks! What’s special about Canada?” Ken asked.

Anna smiled. “Canada has beautiful nature like mountains and lakes. We also have animals like bears and moose. People enjoy sports like ice hockey and skiing.”

“That’s really interesting!” Ken said. “Can we meet tomorrow? I want to write it all down.”

“Of course. Let’s meet at the city library at noon. We can find more books about Canada”.

“Great! Thanks, Anna,” Ken said.

“See you tomorrow, Ken!” Anna replied with a smile.

Questions

1. Did Ken think his English homework was easy?

2. What did Ken have to do for his English homework?

3. What did Anna say was special about Canada?

4. If you have to write about a foreign country, which country will you choose? Why?

 （もしあなたが外国について書かなければいけないとしたら、どの国を選びますか。それはなぜですか。）

5. What sports or animals are special in your country?（あなたの国特有のスポーツや動物は何ですか。）

6. Do you like studying at the library? Why or why not?

（あなたは図書館で勉強するのが好きですか。それはなぜですか。）

7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

        Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 私は明日までにレポートを終わらせなければなりません。
  I (h　)(t   ) finish my report by tomorrow.

  b) 彼は外国について勉強しています。
  He is studying about a (f　)(c   ).

  c) 彼女は留学することを決めました。
  She (d　)(t    ) study abroad.

  d) 彼は一日中一生懸命働きました。
  He worked hard (a　)(d   ).

  e) 彼女はすべての質問に正しく答えました。
  She (a　) all the questions correctly.

  f) これはあなたへの特別な贈り物です。
  This is a (s　) gift for you.

  g) 私は自然に囲まれるのが好きです。
  I love being surrounded by (n　).
  h) その山は雪で覆われています。
  The (m　) is covered in snow.
  i) 私たちは澄んだ湖で泳ぎました。
  We swam in the clear (l　).
  j) 昼食のために正午に会いましょう。
  Let’s meet (a　)(n   ) for lunch.
  k) 彼女は無くした鍵を見つけました。
  She (f　) her lost keys.
  l) 彼は私のメールにすぐ返事をしました。
  He (r　) to my email quickly.

Lesson 13: The Beautiful Greenfield River

The Beautiful Greenfield River

Ken:     Emma, this is the Greenfield River. In spring, we enjoy picnics by the water and watching      the flowers bloom. In summer, we often go swimming here. Many people like to walk     along the river all year.

Emma: That sounds wonderful! You’re lucky to have such a beautiful river near your town.

Ken:     People also use the river water for drinking and farming.

Emma: Oh, I understand. This river is really important to everyone here.

Ken:     Yes, it is. The river is also home to many animals, including glowworms.

Emma: Glowworms? What are they?

Ken:     They are small insects and they glow in the dark. We often see their lights near the river     at night during the summer.

Emma: Wow, that sounds fantastic! I would love to see them.

Ken:     Last year, we worked together to clean the river, and now there are more glowworms     than before. Next week, there will be a “River Lights Festival” at the park near the river.     Would you like to come with us?

Emma: That sounds great! I’d love to join.

Questions

1. Are there more glowworms now than before?

2. What do people do by the Greenfield River in spring?

3. Why is the Greenfield River important to the people in the town?

4. What activities do you like to do near a river?

（あなたは川でどんなことをするのが好きですか。）

5. Have you ever seen glowworms? If yes, where did you see them?

（あなたはホタルを見たことがありますか。あるとしたら、どこでみましたか。）

6. Why is it important to clean rivers?（なぜ川をきれいにすることが大切なのですか。）

7.次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.   a) 花は春に美しく咲きます。

    The flowers (b   ) beautifully in spring.

  b) 私たちは川沿いを歩いて景色を楽しみました。

  We walked (a )(t  )(r  ) and enjoyed the view.

  c) この川が人々にとってどれほど重要か理解しています。

  I (u   ) how important this river is for people.

  d) ホタルは最も美しい昆虫の一つです。

  Fireflies are one of the most beautiful (i   ).

  e) 暗闇で光るホタルを見ることができます。

  I can see fireflies glowing (i   )(t   )(d   ).

  f) 多くの人が夏の間に公園を訪れます。  

  Many people visit the park (d   ) summer.

  g) このアイデアは面白そうに聞こえます。

  This idea (s   ) interesting.

  h) 来週のイベントにぜひ参加したいです。

  I (w   )(l   )(t   ) join the event next week.

  i) ここには以前よりもホタルが多くいます。
  There are more fireflies here (t   )(b   ).

  j) 川の清掃に参加しませんか？ 

  Why don’t you (j   ) us for the river cleanup?

Lesson 14: The First Woman to Reach the Top of Mt. Everest

The First Woman to Reach the Top of Mt. Everest

In 1975, Junko Tabei and fourteen other women were climbing Mt. Everest. One day, while they were on the mountain, they suddenly heard a loud sound. It was an avalanche! Snow and ice began to fall down the mountain quickly. When Tabei opened her eyes, she was under the snow. She managed to get out of the snow.

After the avalanche, Junko and other team members couldn’t walk properly, but they didn’t give up. They decided to keep climbing the mountain. Reaching the top of Mt. Everest was their dream.

Twelve days after the avalanche, Junko Tabei finally reached the top of Mt. Everest. She became the first woman to stand on the top of the mountain. At that time, many people believed that only men could climb the highest mountain in the world, but Junko proved that women could do it too. Her success encouraged many people around the world.

Questions

1.  Was Junko Tabei the first woman to reach the top of Mt. Everest?

2. When did Junko Tabei reach the top of Mt. Everest?

3. Why was Tabei’s achievement so important at that time?

4. Do you like outdoor activities such as hiking or camping? Why or why not?

　（あなたはハイキングやキャンプのようなアウトドア活動が好きですか。それはなぜですか。）

5. Who do you admire in history? Why?

　（歴史上の人物であなたが尊敬しているのは誰ですか。それはなぜですか。）

6. Do you like to do things alone or with team members?

　（あなたは物事に一人で取り組むのが好きですか、それともチームで行うのが好きですか。）

7.次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 岩が斜面を落ち始めました。
  Rocks started to (f　)(d     ) the slope.

  b) 彼らは素早く安全な場所に移動しました。
  They moved to a safe place (q    ).

  c) 彼女はなんとか時間内にその仕事を終えました。
  She (m　)(t    ) finish the task on time.

  d) 彼は慎重に車から降りました。
  He (g　)(o     )(o     ) the car carefully.

  e) 彼は困難なときでもあきらめませんでした。
  He didn’t (g　)(u     ) even when it was difficult.

  f) 彼女はそのチームに加わることを決めました。
  She (d　)(t     ) join the team.

  g) 彼らは悪天候にもかかわらず登り続けました。
  They (k　) climbing despite the bad weather.

  h) 彼らはついに頂上に到達しました。
  They (f　) reached the summit.

  i) 山頂に立つのは素晴らしい気分でした。
  Standing at (t　)(t     )(o     )(t     )(m     ) felt amazing.

  j) 私はあなたの能力を信じています。
  I (b　) in your ability.

  k) 彼女は努力が報われることを証明しました。
  She (p　) that hard work pays off.

  l) 彼女の成功は家族を誇らしくさせました。
  Her (s　) made her family proud.

  m) 彼女の言葉が私を再挑戦するように励ましてくれました。
  Her words (e　) me to try again.

Lesson 15:A Day at the Nursing Home

A Day at the Nursing Home

 I went to a nursing home for a workplace experience. It wasn’t easy to take care of elderly people, but it was interesting. The people there were kind and friendly.

 Yumi and I helped them with their meals and enjoyed talking with them. In the afternoon, an elderly man gave us small handmade flowers. I said to him, “Thank you. These flowers are beautiful. We love them! We’re happy to be here, but we’re a little sad, too. We want to visit here tomorrow again, but we can’t. We hope to come back soon.”

 On our way home, Yumi said, “I really enjoyed helping at the nursing home. When I helped one elderly woman with her tea, she smiled so kindly, and it made me feel happy. Today, I learned something important.” I agreed.

 At home, I talked about my experience with my family and showed them the flowers. My mother smiled and said, “You had a wonderful time today!”

 The day was special to me. Before, I thought people worked only to make themselves happy. But now, I have a new idea: we can work to make others happy, too.

Questions

1. Where did the writer go for a workplace experience?

2. What did the elderly man give to the writer and Yumi in the afternoon?

3. What did the writer learn from the experience at the nursing home?

4. Have you ever been to a workplace experience? If you have, tell me about it. If not, where 　

　do you want to go for a workplace experience and why?

　（あなたは職場体験に行ったことがありますか。あれば、そのことについて話をしてくださ

　　い。行ったことがなければ、どこに職場体験に行きたいですか。それはなぜですか。）

5. Do you think it’s important to help elderly people? Why or why not?

　（あなたはお年寄りの手助けをすることは重要だと思いますか。それはなぜですか。）

6. Do you often talk about your experience with your family?

　（あなたは自分の体験したことについて家族とよく話をしますか。）

7.次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 彼女は弟の世話をします。
  She (t　)(c     )(o     ) her little brother.

  b) 宿題を手伝ってくれますか？
  Can you (h　) me (w    ) my homework?

  c) 私は本を読むのを楽しんでいます。
  I (e　)(r     ) books.

  d) 私は学校の後で友達と話すのが好きです。
  I like to (t　)(w     ) my friends after school.

  e) 今日は少し疲れています。
  I am (　)(l     ) tired today.

  f) その話は私を悲しい気持ちにさせました。
  The story made me feel (s　).

  g) 帰り道にお菓子を買いました。
  I bought some snacks (o　)(m     )(w     )(h     ).

  h) 私たちは毎日新しいことを学びます。
  We (l　) something new every day.

  i) 彼女は私に重要なことを教えてくれました。
  She told me (s　)(i     ).

  j) 週末の計画について話しましょう。
  Let’s (t　)(a     ) our plans for the weekend.

  k) それは素晴らしい経験でした。
  It was a great (e　).

  l) 今日は雨が降ると思いました。
  I (t　) it would rain today.

  m) このプレゼントは彼女を幸せにするでしょう。
  This gift will (m　)(h     )(h     ).

  n) 私たちは常に他の人を気にかけるべきです。
  We should always care for (o　).

Lesson 16: The Birthday Gift

The Birthday Gift

After lunch, Emily ran to the park behind her house. She wanted to play in the sand. When she build a sandcastle, she found small shiny stones in the sand. “Wow, these look like diamonds!” Emily said with a smile.

She had an idea. “Tomorrow is Mom’s birthday. I’ll collect these for her!” Emily started picking up the shiny stones, but it was hard because they were very small. She didn’t give up and worked until it got dark.

When Emily got home, her mother was cooking dinner. Emily wanted to surprise her mother, so she quietly went to her room. She found her old pencil case and carefully put the stones in it. “This is a good place to hide them,” she thought.

 In the evening, when the family started to eat dinner, Emily brought the pencil case and said, “Happy birthday, Mom!” Her mother opened the pencil case and saw the shiny stones. They weren’t real diamonds, but she smiled and said, “These are the most beautiful diamonds I’ve ever seen. I’m very happy. Thank you, Emily!”

Emily was so happy to see her mother’s smile, too.

Questions

1. What did Emily find in the sand at the park?

2. Why did Emily decide to collect the shiny stones?

3. How did Emily hide the shiny stones after she got home?

4. Do you like playing in the sand? Why or why not?

　（あなたは砂場で遊ぶのが好きですか。それはなぜですか。）

5. If you hide a small thing, where do you hide it in your room？

　（もしあなたが小さなものを隠すとしたら、部屋のどこに隠しますか。）

6. Have you ever given a birthday present to someone? Who did you give it to and what did you give?（あなたは誰かに誕生日プレゼントをあげたことがありますか。誰に何をあげましたか。）

7.次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 彼はブロックで家を建てるのが好きです。

  He likes to (b 　) houses with blocks.
  b) 彼女は砂の中で光る石を見つけました。

  She (f 　) a shiny stone in the sand.
  c) 彼は切手を集めるのが好きです。

  He likes to (c 　) stamps.
  d) 彼女は部屋の掃除をし始めました。

  She (s　)(c     ) the room.
  e) 私はゴミを拾います。

  I will (p 　)(u     ) the trash.
  f) 私たちは雨が止むまで待ちました。

  We waited (u 　) the rain stopped.
  g) 冬は暗くなるのが早いです。

  It (g　)(d     ) early in winter.
  h) 私は通常午後6時に帰宅します。

  I usually (g　 )(h     ) at 6 p.m.
  i) 彼女は本をテーブルに置きました。

  She (p 　) the book on the table.
  j) ここは勉強するのに良い場所です。

  This is a good (p 　) to study.
  k) 彼は鍵をマットの下に隠します。

  He (h 　) the key under the mat.
  l) 彼女は次のプロジェクトについて考えました。

  She (t 　) about her next project.
  m) 彼は友達のためにプレゼントを持ってきました。

  He (b 　) a gift for his friend.
  n) 私は木の中に鳥を見ました。

  I (s 　) a bird in the tree.

Lesson 17: Kenji’s Winter Camp

Kenji’s Winter Camp

Kenji went to a winter camp in a small village for a week. About twenty students from different schools joined. Kenji had a lot of fun at the camp. The most exciting day was when he went skiing on the mountain. He also learned how to build an igloo and enjoyed a snowball fight with his friends.

One day, Kenji and the others tried to cook lunch over a small campfire. This was his first time cooking in the snow, and it was difficult! He needed help from the teacher. The teacher said, “Think and try. It’s important to learn this in a camp.” So, they thought carefully about how to make the fire burn in the cold. After a few tries, they finally made a warm meal. Kenji was very happy!

This camp taught Kenji something important. When we face a challenge, we need to think carefully and try our best. If we do that, things will get better. Kenji learned that thinking and trying are valuable skills in life.

Questions

1.  How long did Kenji go for the winter camp?

2. How many students joined the camp?

3. What was Kenji’s favorite activity during the camp?

4. Which do you like better to go camping, summer or winter? Why?

　（キャンプに行くなら夏と冬のどちらがいいですか。それはなぜですか。）

5. Do you want to try skiing? Why or why not?

　（あなたはスキーをしてみたいですか。それはなぜですか。）

6. Have you ever faced a challenge that was hard at first but got better after trying? What was it?（最初は難しかったけれど、挑戦していくうちにうまくいったことはありますか？それは何でしたか？）

7.次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) ケンジはキャンプのために小さな村に行きました。
  Kenji went to a small (v 　) for a camp.
  b) 異なる学校の生徒がキャンプに参加しました。
  Students from (d 　) schools joined the camp.
  c) たくさんの生徒が冬のキャンプに参加しました。
  Many students (j 　) the winter camp.
  d) 私たちは雪遊びをしてとても楽しかったです。
  We had (　)(l     )(o     )(f     ) playing in the snow.
  e) ケンジは山でスキーに行きました。
  Kenji (w　 )(s     ) on the mountain.
  f) 彼はイグルーの作り方を学びました。
  He (l 　) how to build an igloo.
  g) 彼らは火の起こし方を教えてくれました。
  They showed us (h 　)(t     ) make a fire.
  h) ケンジはキャンプ中にイグルーを建てました。
  Kenji (b 　) an igloo during the camp.
  i) スキーの後で暖かい食事を楽しみました。
  We enjoyed a (w　) meal after skiing.
  j) 先生が彼らに火の起こし方を教えました。
  The teacher (t　) them how to make a fire.
  k) 考えて挑戦することは人生で重要なスキルです。
  Thinking and trying are important skills in (l 　).

Lesson 18: A Winter in Japan

A Winter in Japan

Nudeng moved to Japan from Thailand about one year ago. She loves winter in Japan because it’s very different from the warm weather in Thailand. One evening last month, it started to snow. The next morning, Nudeng saw white snow everywhere. She had never seen snow before, and it was very beautiful. She touched the snow for the first time and felt very excited.

Her friend, Hana, asked her, “Which season do you like the best in Japan?” Nudeng smiled and said, “I like winter the best. It’s so different from Thailand.”

Hana showed Nudeng a graph she found on the internet. “It says that spring is the most popular season in Japan. People love to see cherry blossoms in spring,” she said.

Nudeng thought about it and said, “That sounds interesting! I’m looking forward to my second year in Japan. Maybe I can see the cherry blossoms at the end of March.”

Hana said,  “Yes, it’s beautiful. I can’t wait for spring too!”

They both smiled, excited for the seasons to come.

Questions

1.  What did Nudeng see for the first time in Japan?

2. Why did Nudeng feel happy when she saw the snow?

3. What kind of graph did Hana find on the internet?

4. Do you like snow? What do you think about them?

　（あなたは雪が好きですか。雪についてどう思いますか。）

5. What do you like to do in winter?（あなたは冬に何をするのが好きですか。）

6. If you move to another country, which country will you choose and why?

　（もし他の国に引っ越すとしたら、どの国を選びますか。それはなぜですか。）

7.次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.
  a) 彼女は去年、タイから日本に引っ越しました。
  She (m     )(t     ) Japan from Thailand last year.
  b) 日本の冬はタイの冬とは異なります。
  Winter in Japan (i     )(d     )(f     ) winter in Thailand.
  c) 日本の天気はタイの天気とはとても異なります。
  The (w     ) in Japan is very different from Thailand’s.
  d) 彼女は雪に触れました。
  She (t     ) the snow.
  e) 私は初めてその映画を見ました。
  I saw the movie (f     )(t     )(f     )(t     )
  f) 彼女は雪を見てうれしく感じました。
  She (f     ) happy when she saw the snow.
  g) 桜を見るというアイデアは面白そうに聞こえます。
  The idea of seeing cherry blossoms (s     )(i     ).
  h) 私は春に日本を訪れるのを楽しみにしています。
  I (l     )(f     )(t    )(v    ) Japan in spring.
  i) 来月、私は日本で2年目を始めます。
  Next month, I will start my (s     ) year in Japan.
  j) 私たちは3月の終わりに桜を見ることができます。
  We will see cherry blossoms (a     )(t     )(e    )(o    ) March.
  k) 私は春が来るのが待ちきれません。
  I (c     )(w     )(f    ) the spring to come.
  l) ヌデンとハナは両方とも新しい季節を楽しみにしています。
  Nudeng and Hana are (b     ) excited for the new season.

Lesson 19: The Kind Volunteer

The Kind Volunteer

On our way to school, There is an old man. His name is Mr. Tanaka. He stands at the crosswalk with a yellow flag. Every morning, he waves the flag and helps us cross the street safely. He smiles at the children and says, “Good morning!”

Some children answer cheerfully, “Good morning!” Others are too shy and just walk by quietly. I was also one of the quiet ones.

One day, I stayed home because I had a cold. When I returned to school, Mr. Tanaka said to me, “I didn’t see you for a few days. Are you feeling better now?” I was surprised because he knew I was not at school. I nodded and smiled.

That week, there was a meeting at school. Three traffic safety volunteers introduced themselves. Mr. Tanaka was one of them. He told his story to us. “One morning, I was driving. I didn’t pay attention. My car almost hit a little girl. I felt so bad that I decided to protect children. So, I became a volunteer.”

I was moved by his words. Now, every morning, I say, “Good morning, Mr. Tanaka!” He always smiles at me. I feel happy because someone cares about us so much.

Questions

1.  Who stands at the crosswalk with a yellow flag?

2. What does Mr. Tanaka say to the children every morning?

3. Why does the writer feel happy when Mr. Tanaka smiles at him.

4. Have you ever met someone like Mr. Tanaka who helps children cross the street? What do you think of them?（田中さんのように子どもが横断歩道を渡るのを手伝う人を見たことがありますか。彼らについてどう思いますか。）

5. If you were the writer, would you greet Mr. Tanaka? Why or why not?

（もしあなたが作者だったら、田中さんに挨拶をしますか。それはなぜですか。）

6. If you could help in your community, what kind of volunteer work would you like to do?

（もしあなたが自分の地域でお手伝いするとしたら、どんなボランティアをしたいですか。）

7.次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences

  a) 私は学校へ向かう途中で彼に会いました。

  I met him(o    )(m     )(w     )(t     )school.

  b) コーヒーが好きな人もいれば、紅茶を好む人もいます。
  (S     ) people like coffee. (O     ) prefer tea.

  c) 彼は見知らぬ人の前では恥ずかしがり屋です。
  He is (s     ) around strangers.

  d) 彼女は誰にも聞かれないように静かに話しました。
  She spoke (q     ) so no one would hear.

  e) 私は風邪をひいているので休まなければなりません。
  I (h     )(     )(c     ) and need to rest.

  f) 私は明日その本を返します。
  I will (r     ) the book tomorrow.

  g) 彼は数日間私たちと一緒に過ごしました。
  He stayed with us (f     )(     )(f     )(d     ).

  h) 私は彼女がそこにいるのを見て驚きました。
  I was (s      ) to see her there.

  i) 私の友達をあなたに紹介させてください。
  Let me (i     ) my friend to you.

  j) 車は壁にぶつかりました。
  The car (h     ) the wall.

  k) 私はそのイベントでボランティアをすることに決めました。
  I (d     )(t     ) volunteer at the event.

  l) ボランティアは子供たちを危険から守ります。
  Volunteers (p     ) children from danger.

  m) 彼女はとても熱心に勉強したので試験に合格しました。
  She studied (s     ) hard (t     ) she passed the exam.

  n) 私は他の人々の優しさに感動しました。
  I was (m     )(b     ) the kindness of others.

Lesson 20: Hello from Canada

Hello from Canada

Hi! My name is Emma Brown, and I am from Canada. Canada is a large and beautiful country with many different environments. We have tall mountains, deep forests, clear blue lakes, and snowy winters. Have you heard of Niagara Falls? It’s one of the most famous waterfalls in the world, and it’s in Canada. Many people visit it every year.

Canada is a bilingual country. We speak English and French. Both languages are spoken in my city, so I learned them at the same time. I think learning different languages is very important. It helps us understand people from different countries and their cultures.

My family is very important to me. There are five people in my family: my mother, my father, my two brothers, and me. My parents love nature, so we often go hiking or camping together. My brothers are still in high school. Both of them love ice hockey. It is a very popular sport in Canada. We sometimes watch games together.

This is my first visit to Japan, and I’m so excited! I started learning Japanese three years ago because I wanted to learn about Japanese culture. I love sushi, temples, and the kind people in Japan.

Learning languages is fun and useful. Let’s study English and Japanese together! I’d love to hear more about your country and traditions. What do you think is special about your hometown?

Questions

1.  Why does Emma think learning different languages is important?

2. What activity does Emma’s family enjoy doing together in nature?

3. When did Emma start learning Japanese, and why?

4. Do you think learning two languages at the same time is difficult? Why or why not?

　（同時に２つの言語を学ぶのは難しいと思いますか。それはなぜですか。）

5. What kind of outdoor activities do you like to do with your family?

　（あなたは家族と一緒にどんなアウトドアの活動をするのが好きですか。）

6. What do you think is special about your hometown?

　（自分の故郷の特別なところは何だと思いますか。）

7.次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

   Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences

  a) 彼女は環境を守りたいと思っています。
  She wants to protect the (e 　).

  b) その湖はとても深いです。
  The lake is very (d 　).

  c) 私たちは静かな森を歩きました。
  We walked through a quiet (f 　).

  d) ナイアガラの滝を聞いたことがありますか？
  Have you (h     )(o     ) Niagara Falls?

  e) これは私のお気に入りの本の1つです。
  This is (o 　)(o     ) my favorite books.

  f) 私は同時に2つのことをすることはできません。
  I can’t do two things (a 　)(t     )(s     )(t    ).

  g) 私は自然の中で過ごすのが好きです。
  I love spending time in (n 　).

  h) 彼はまだ学校にいます。
  He is (s 　) at school.

  i) 私の両親は料理が大好きです。
  (B 　)(o     ) my parents love cooking.

  j) 私たちは京都の有名なお寺を訪れました。
  We visited a famous (t 　) in Kyoto.

  k) いつかあなたの故郷を見てみたいです。
  (I     )(l     )(t     ) see your hometown someday.

  l) 彼らは家族の伝統を大切にしています。
  They respect their family (t 　).