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。
Scientists test shark-resistant wetsuits
Australian scientists tested bite-resistant wetsuits and found they can help keep swimmers safer from sharks. Fatal shark attacks are very rare, with fewer than 50 unprovoked bites worldwide in 2024. However, more sightings of large sharks have made people look for extra protection.
Researchers at Flinders University in South Australia tested four materials — Aqua Armour, Shark Stop, ActionTX-S, and Brewster — by letting white and tiger sharks bite samples dragged behind boats. They found all materials reduced serious injuries compared to standard wetsuits. While bites can still cause internal damage, the materials can lower the risk of severe bleeding or tissue loss.
These new bite-resistant wetsuits are flexible for surfing and diving. Scientists hope the research helps people make safer choices in areas where large sharks live.
(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。
resistant
耐久性のある
opposing something and trying to stop it happening
This jacket is resistant to water, so you can wear it in the rain.
このジャケットは防水性があるので、雨の日にも着ることができます。
unprovoked
挑発されていない（のに起こった）
not caused by anything the person being attacked has said or done
The man shouted at me for no reason — it was an unprovoked action.
その男性は理由もなく私に怒鳴りました。これはいわれのない行動でした。
reduce
減らす
to make something smaller in size, amount, or number
Turning off lights can reduce your electricity bill.
電気を消すことで電気代を減らすことができます。
injury
けが
harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body, for example in an accident
He has a leg injury, so he can’t play soccer today.
彼は足にけがをしているので、今日はサッカーができません。
tissue
組織
a group of connected cells in an animal or plant that have the same job
The scientist studied the skin tissue under a microscope.
科学者は顕微鏡で皮膚の組織を調べました。
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。
Why are people looking for extra protection from sharks?
How did the researchers test the new wetsuit materials?
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 swimming in the ocean? Why or why not?
Have you ever seen a shark in real life? How did you feel?
What would you do if you saw a shark while swimming?
Why do you think people worry about shark attacks, even though they are rare?
What animals in your country can be dangerous to people?