レッスンを予約する
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。
K-pop stars donate to help victims of deadly Hong Kong fire
K-pop stars are donating money to help victims of a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people, one of the city's worst blazes.
Girl group aespa said on their official Weibo account that they will give 500,000 Hong Kong dollars to the Hong Kong Red Cross, saying they were heartbroken by the news. Stray Kids pledged 1 million Hong Kong dollars through World Vision Hong Kong to provide temporary housing and other support for affected children and residents.
SM and JYP Entertainment, two of South Korea's biggest entertainment companies, donated a combined 3 million Hong Kong dollars for emergency relief and recovery. Other groups, including boy bands Riize, EXO-CBX and KickFlip, also promised 100,000 Hong Kong dollars through World Vision Hong Kong.
The fire has also put pressure on organizers of the MAMA AWARDS, a K-pop show in Hong Kong. Some users in South Korea criticized them for not canceling the event.
South Korean company CJ E&M, which runs the awards, canceled both days’ red carpet events but said the ceremony will go ahead. It said it will add a “Support Hong Kong” message, include time for mourning and donate 20 million Hong Kong dollars to a support fund, saying it believes music can help with healing and solidarity.
(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。
victim
被害者
a person who has been harmed or affected by a bad event or situation
The victims of the accident received support from the community.
その事故の被害者たちは地域社会から支援を受けました。
pledge
（〜を）固く約束する
to promise seriously to do something or give something
The company pledged to donate money to help people in need.
その会社は困っている人を助けるために寄付をすることを固く約束しました。
temporary
一時的な
not lasting or needed for very long
I’m staying with a friend in a temporary home.
私は一時的な住まいとして友だちの家に泊まっています。
relief
救援
food, money, or services that provide help for people in need
They sent relief to families after the storm.
彼らは嵐のあと、家族たちに救援を送りました。
mourning
喪に服すこと／追悼
great sadness felt because someone has died
People gathered to show mourning for those who died.
人々は亡くなった人々を追悼するために集まりました。
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。
What made many K-pop artists choose to give money to charity groups?
How did the MAMA AWARDS organizers change the event because of the fire?
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。
When you hear news about a major disaster, what do you usually do? Why?
Do celebrities in your country donate money or help people through charity?
Do you think celebrity donations make a real difference, or are they mostly for image? Why?
How can ordinary people help victims of disasters, even if they don’t have much money?
Do you trust charity organizations? Why or why not?