listen carefully 2023
Listen Carefully 0323
Step1: Read the article as it is.
空欄のままで読んでください。
The following is a public service announcement (PSA).
Have you heard of a grandparent scam*? It is a serious type of fraud* that targets (a)_______ people. Scammers often pretend to be a grandchild or other family member in urgent* need of financial assistance due to a (b)_______ or legal emergency. They may ask the victim* to send cash or gift cards by mail, to wire money, or to provide personal financial (c)_______, such as a credit card number or bank account number. They often request that the situation be kept secret. These scammers take advantage of* the trust and kindness of older people, so it's important to be (d)_______ of these warning signs. If you receive a call, a text or an (e)_______ from someone claiming to be* in urgent need of (f)_______, take the time to verify their identity* by asking them personal (g)_______ that only they would know the answers to before you provide any assistance. Don't let scammers take advantage of you or your loved ones.
•scam = 詐欺 = fraud
•urgent = 緊急の
•victim = 犠牲者
•take advantage of Ａ = Ａに付け込む
•claim to be Ａ = Ａだと主張する
•verify A’s identity =Ａは本人であることを確かめる
Step 2: Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
オーディオを聞いて、空欄に入る語句を考えましょう。
The following is a public service announcement (PSA).
Have you heard of a grandparent scam*? It is a serious type of fraud* that targets (a)elderly people. Scammers often pretend to be a grandchild or other family member in urgent* need of financial assistance due to a (b)medical or legal emergency. They may ask the victim* to send cash or gift cards by mail, to wire money, or to provide personal financial (c)information, such as a credit card number or bank account number. They often request that the situation be kept secret. These scammers take advantage of* the trust and kindness of older people, so it's important to be (d)aware of these warning signs. If you receive a call, a text or an (e)email from someone claiming to be* in urgent need of (f)money, take the time to verify their identity* by asking them personal (g)questions that only they would know the answers to before you provide any assistance. Don't let scammers take advantage of you or your loved ones.
Listen Carefully 0223
Step1: Read the article as it is.
空欄のままで読んでください。
The following is a public service announcement (PSA).
Littering* is not just bad manners, it causes (a)_______ problems. It affects* the environment as well as the health and well-being of people and (b)_______. If we litter, we may think our actions don’t matter, but the trash we carelessly toss* on the (c)_______ makes our neighborhoods unattractive. What’s worse, it harms* wildlife and ends up in our waterways, polluting our (d)_______ supply. That’s why every one of us must always dispose of* our trash properly, and we must teach our (e)_______ to do the same. By being mindful of* our actions, we can keep our neighborhoods and cities clean and healthy for everyone to (f)_______. And we can do even more by picking up litter whenever we see it. Every piece of litter you pick up is one less piece of (g)_______ in our environment. Let's all work together to keep our communities litter-free.
•litter = ごみを散らかす, ポイ捨てする
•affect A = Ａに影響する
•toss A = Ａを投げる
•harm A = Ａを損なう, Ａにダメージを与える
•dispose of A = Ａを捨てる, Ａを処分する
•be mindful of A = Aを心に留める、Aに気を配る
Step 2: Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
オーディオを聞いて、空欄に入る語句を考えましょう。
The following is a public service announcement (PSA).
Littering* is not just bad manners, it causes (a)serious problems. It affects* the environment as well as the health and well-being of people and (b)animals. If we litter, we may think our actions don’t matter, but the trash we carelessly toss* on the (c)ground makes our neighborhoods unattractive. What’s worse, it harms* wildlife and ends up in our waterways, polluting our (d)water supply. That’s why every one of us must always dispose of* our trash properly, and we must teach our (e)children to do the same. By being mindful of* our actions, we can keep our neighborhoods and cities clean and healthy for everyone to (f)enjoy. And we can do even more by picking up litter whenever we see it. Every piece of litter you pick up is one less piece of (g)trash in our environment. Let's all work together to keep our communities litter-free.
Listen Carefully 0123
Step1: Read the article as it is.
空欄のままで読んでください。
The following is a weather report.
Snowfall has been unusually high in many parts of the country this week. While those in the north are used to it by now, people in Texas are having to cope with* a rare snow and ice storm that has left over 250,000 residents without (a)_______. That means people are without heat and having to endure* temperatures well below freezing. Some parts of the Lone Star State* received (b)_______ inches of snow in just two hours, which caused authorities* to shut down the interstate highway. In other parts of the state, nearly an inch of ice coated cars, trees and power (c)_______. The governor of the state announced a state-wide emergency two days (d)_______ the storm. Residents were advised to have a (e)_______ supply of food and water on hand* and to stay home unless it was absolutely (f)_______ to go out. The governor also requested help in advance, and utility* (g)_______ quickly headed to the state. Even with the extra help, officials say some residents could be without power until next Monday.
•cope with A = Ａに対処する
•endure A = Ａに耐える
•The Lone Star State = テキサス州のニックネーム
•authorities = 当局
•on hand = 手元に
•utility = (ガス•電気などの) 公共施設
Step 2: Listen to the audio and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
オーディオを聞いて、空欄に入る語句を考えましょう。
The following is a weather report.
Snowfall has been unusually high in many parts of the country this week. While those in the north are used to it by now, people in Texas are having to cope with* a rare snow and ice storm that has left over 250,000 residents without (a)power. That means people are without heat and having to endure* temperatures well below freezing. Some parts of the Lone Star State* received (b)20 inches of snow in just two hours, which caused authorities* to shut down the interstate highway. In other parts of the state, nearly an inch of ice coated cars, trees and power (c)lines. The governor of the state announced a state-wide emergency two days (d)before the storm. Residents were advised to have a (e)3-day supply of food and water on hand* and to stay home unless it was absolutely (f)necessary to go out. The governor also requested help in advance, and utility* (g)crews quickly headed to the state. Even with the extra help, officials say some residents could be without power until next Monday.