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。
A rescue dog and his owner win hearts at the World Cup
At the World Cup in Mexico City, one of the biggest fan favorites is not a player. It is a small dog named Osito, an 8-year-old rescue poodle mix. Osito came to Mexico's first match on a cargo bicycle. He wore a team shirt, sunglasses, and a cap, and he sat so still that some people thought he was a toy. Fans took photos and videos, and they soon spread around the world.
The story behind Osito is special. His owner, Jorge Rangel, adopted him during a hard time in his life, and the dog slowly helped him feel better. "I didn't know what it meant to love an animal until Osito came into my life," Rangel said.
Now, at the World Cup, thousands of fans can see that same love. Rangel enjoys the fame, but for him one thing matters most: when people look at Osito, they see the love between a man and his dog.
(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。
still
じっとした、動かない
not moving; calm and quiet
Please stay still while the doctor checks your ear.
お医者さんが耳を診ている間はじっとしていてください。
spread
広まる
to gradually reach or become known by more people or a larger area
The news about the new store spread quickly in our town.
新しいお店のニュースは私たちの町ですぐに広まりました。
adopt
(動物などを)引き取る
to take an animal that has been left in a place such as a rescue center, and keep it as your pet
My family decided to adopt a small dog last year.
うちの家族は去年、小さな犬を引き取ることに決めました。
fame
名声
the state of being known and talked about by many people
She loved singing, but she never wanted fame.
彼女は歌うのが好きでしたが、名声は決して望みませんでした。
matter
重要である
to be important or have an important effect on somebody/something
Your health matters more than money.
あなたの健康はお金よりも大切です。
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 Osito come to Mexico's first World Cup match?
Why is Osito so important to Rangel?
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 would you like to have one? Why or why not?
What is your favorite animal? Why do you like it?
What kind of videos do you enjoy watching online? Do you like animal videos?
Do you think dogs make good friends for people? Why or why not?
What is something small that makes your day feel brighter?