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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。
Brothers catch a tiger shark off Massachusetts
Nate and Nelson Rouette are brothers who love fishing. They live in Massachusetts, a state in the United States. One night in late July 2026, they went fishing at a beach. The brothers hoped to catch a shark, and they did. But the shark was a big surprise. It was a young tiger shark, about 1.5 meters long.
Tiger sharks usually live in warm waters in the south, like the Caribbean Sea. They are rare in the cold water near Massachusetts. Scientists think warmer seas may be one reason tiger sharks are coming north.
The brothers were very happy and surprised. Nate saw the lines on its body and knew it was a tiger shark. Adult tiger sharks can grow to more than 4.6 meters long. Nate and Nelson released the shark, and they will not forget that night.
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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。
state
州
an area with its own government that is part of a country such as the United States
My uncle lives in another state, so we do not see him often.
おじは別の州に住んでいるので、あまり会えません。
surprise
驚き
an event or a piece of news that you do not expect
The birthday party was a big surprise for my sister.
その誕生日パーティーは、妹にとって大きな驚きでした。
rare
珍しい
not seen or found very often
This kind of flower is very rare in our country.
この種の花は、私たちの国ではとても珍しいです。
adult
大人の
fully grown and no longer young
An adult ticket costs more than a child ticket.
大人のチケットは、子どものチケットより高いです。
release
放す
to let a person or an animal go free
The children released the butterflies into the garden.
子どもたちはチョウを庭に放しました。
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 kind of shark did Nate and Nelson catch?
Why are tiger sharks moving north?
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 sea animals do you like?
Do you think fishing is a fun hobby? Why or why not?
How would you feel if you caught a large shark?
Why do you think the brothers released the shark?
What may happen to sea animals when the ocean gets warmer?