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。
Prague Zoo gives animals ice to cool down in a heat wave
The Prague Zoo, in the Czech Republic, gave its animals lots of ice on July 30, 2026. A strong heat wave hit Europe, and the ice helped them stay cool. Two polar bears, Aleut and Gregor, quickly rolled in the ice. The day was hot, about 38 degrees Celsius, but they looked happy.
The zoo first gave ice to animals in 2024. Climate change was bringing more very hot days. The polar bears were born in Germany in 2010. They are used to Europe's weather, but they enjoyed the ice the most. Other animals also cooled down with ice. In the past, otters, elephants, and parrots got ice too.
"The weather keeps surprising us," said Filip Mašek, a zoo worker. The hot weather came early in 2026, and on June 28, the country had its hottest day ever. So the zoo will get the ice ready sooner in 2027.
(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。
hit（過去形：hit）
（災害・異常気象などが）襲う
to arrive somewhere suddenly and cause damage or problems
A big storm hit the coast last night.
昨夜、大きな嵐が海岸を襲いました。
roll
転がり回る
to turn over and over while moving or lying on a surface
My dog likes to roll on the grass.
うちの犬は草の上で転がり回るのが好きです。
Celsius
摂氏（温度の単位）
a scale for measuring temperature, in which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees
It is 32 degrees Celsius today.
今日は摂氏32度（32℃）です。
be used to
〜に慣れている
to be familiar with something because you have done or experienced it many times
She is used to spicy food.
彼女は辛い食べ物に慣れています。
ever
これまでで
at any time until now (used to make a superlative stronger)
This is the best pizza ever!
これはこれまでで一番おいしいピザです！
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。
How did the Prague Zoo help its animals during the heat wave?
Why will the zoo get the ice ready sooner in 2027?
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 hot weather or cold weather? Why?
What do you do to stay cool on a very hot day?
Do you think summer is a good season to visit a zoo? Why or why not?
Why do you think zoo animals need special care in very hot weather?
How can people help animals when the weather is very hot?