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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。
Rio de Janeiro zoo animals treated to ice pops as city faces scorching summer heat
Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received ice pops and frozen treats Jan. 13 as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer.
Jaguars, monkeys and other animals were put on an iced diet prepared according to each species’ needs, zoo officials said. Some received frozen fruit, while others were offered mixtures containing frozen blood. A group of monkeys were handed watermelon ice pops. A jaguar tried to fish out ground chicken ice pops from a tray that floated in its water tank.
“When she tries to fish out the frozen food, she ends up ingesting water as well,” said Letizia Feitoza, a biologist at the zoo. “This is important for her hydration.”
Zoo officials said the frozen foods are part of routine animal care and help provide thermal comfort during periods of extreme heat. Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro rose over 40 degrees Celsius on Jan. 11 and Jan. 12.
(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。
species
種（生物の分類単位）
a group of animals or plants that are the same and can breed together
That species lives only in hot places.
その種は暑い地域にしか住んでいません。
fish out
（中から）すくい出す
to remove something from water or from inside a container using your hands or a tool
The child fished out a toy from the box.
その子どもは箱の中からおもちゃを取り出しました。
biologist
生物学者
a scientist who studies the natural processes of living things
The biologist studies animals and plants in the forest.
その生物学者は森で動物や植物を研究しています。
hydration
水分補給
the process of providing enough water to the body
Poor hydration can cause health problems.
水分補給不足は健康問題を引き起こすことがあります。
thermal comfort
温度の快適さ
how comfortable people or animals feel with the temperature of their environment
Good air flow helps keep thermal comfort in the room.
良い空気の流れは、部屋の快適な温度を保つのに役立ちます。
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。
Why did the zoo give frozen food and ice pops to the animals?
How do chicken ice pops help a jaguar?
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。
What's your favorite ice pop or frozen treat in summer?
When was the last time you visited a zoo?
Which animals do you think feel the heat the most in summer? Why?
Which animals do you think like hot weather? Why?
In your country, are animals treated differently in summer or winter? How?