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 create a dog that may cause fewer allergies
Matt Walker loves dogs. But for many years, he could not touch one. Every time he did, he started to sneeze. His eyes became itchy, and his skin hurt.
Walker is a scientist. He and other scientists created a new kind of dog and called her Bailey. Before Bailey was born, they changed a small part of her genetic information. Because of this change, Bailey's hair and saliva do not have a special protein. This protein usually causes dog allergies.
These days, Walker plays with Bailey in the park. He gives her peanut butter, and she sits on his lap. Bailey does not make him sneeze anymore. His allergies did not go away, but Bailey is not like other dogs.
"It feels just amazing to get to have a dog," Walker said. Bailey now lives with him in New York, and she is a member of his family.
(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。
sneeze
くしゃみをする
to suddenly send air out through your nose and mouth in a way you cannot control
The dust in the old room made me sneeze many times.
古い部屋のほこりで、私は何度もくしゃみをしました。
genetic
遺伝の
connected with genes or with features that living things pass on to their children
Her curly hair is genetic because both of her parents have it too.
彼女の巻き毛は遺伝によるもので、両親ともに巻き毛だからです
saliva
唾液
the natural liquid in your mouth that helps you chew and swallow food
The smell of fresh bread made me produce more saliva.
焼きたてのパンの香りをかぐと、唾液がさらに出てきました。
protein
タンパク質
a natural substance found in living things and in foods such as meat, eggs, and beans, which the body needs to grow and stay healthy
Beans and eggs are good foods when you want more protein.
タンパク質をもっと摂りたい時には、豆や卵がおすすめの食品です。
allergy
アレルギー
a medical condition that makes you ill when you eat, touch, or breathe something that is usually harmless
I have an allergy to milk, so I always read the food labels carefully.
私は牛乳にアレルギーがあるので、いつも食品の表示を注意深く読んでいます。
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。
What happened to Walker for many years when he touched a normal dog?
Why do Bailey's hair and saliva not have the special protein?
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 have a pet, or did you have one before? Please tell me about it.
What is your favorite animal? Why do you like it?
Would you like to have a dog as a pet? Why or why not?
Do you think dogs that do not cause allergies would be popular in your country? Please explain your answer.
Scientists can now change animals to help people. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?