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Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
Adventurous store cat comes home
Francine, the calico cat, is back at a Lowe’s store in Virginia after going missing for a few weeks. She accidentally rode a truck to a Lowe’s distribution center in Garysburg, North Carolina. Two employees drove 90 minutes to bring her home.
Francine has been a store favorite for over eight years, spending time at the customer service desk, playing with customers, and keeping mice away. She disappeared in September during store preparations for Christmas, and surveillance showed her darting into a truck. Humane traps and drones helped locate her at the distribution center.
Beloved by staff and the community, Francine will now wear a harness with identification. Her return was celebrated with a “Francine Fest” at a local brewery and a party at the store.
Francine’s adventurous spirit and charm have made her a true store mascot, loved by all.
(AP)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
accidentally
偶然に、あやまって
in a way that is not planned or intended
He accidentally spilled coffee on his shirt.
彼はあやまってシャツにコーヒーをこぼした。
distribution center
配送センター
building from which goods are sent to stores or customers
Many workers pack boxes at the distribution center.
多くの作業員が配送センターで箱詰めをしている。
surveillance
防犯カメラ
the act of carefully watching a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed
The bank has cameras for surveillance to keep people safe.
銀行には、人々の安全を守るための監視カメラがあります。
dart into
～に飛び込む
to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction
The boy darted into the classroom before the bell rang.
その少年はチャイムが鳴る前に教室へ飛び込んだ。
beloved
最愛の、非常に愛されている
loved very much by someone
She kept a photo of her beloved dog on her desk.
彼女は最愛の犬の写真を机の上に置いていた。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
Where did Francine accidentally go when she disappeared?
What helped people find Francine after she went missing?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Do you like cats? Why or why not?
What would you do if your pet ran away from home?
How do you think the store employees felt when Francine went missing?
Have you ever seen a cat or another animal living in a store or café?
Do you think animals can make workplaces happier? Why or why not?