Lesson 002

A Better Animal Shelter

より良い動物保護施設

Level
intermediate
Words
20
Length
234

Reading Passage

234 words

In a small town, many people were worried about the local animal shelter. The building was old, and the workers had too many animals to care for. A group of volunteers decided to attend a town meeting and talk about the problem.

First, they tried to identify the biggest issues. They conducted a survey and asked residents what they knew about the shelter. The results indicated that many people wanted to help, but they did not know how. Some people also associated the shelter with sad stories, not with hope.

The volunteers wanted the shelter to represent kindness and community support. They made a plan to manage daily tasks more clearly. For example, one team would feed the animals, another team would sort donations, and another team would observe animal behavior.

The survey also revealed that the shelter needed money. The group estimated the cost of repairs and decided to replace old cages and broken lights. They also wanted to maintain a cleaner and safer space for the animals.

Next, the volunteers attempted to promote the project online. They shared photos, wrote simple messages, and asked local shops for support. A small event helped the shelter earn enough money for the first repairs.

In the end, the project helped unite the town. More people began to seek ways to help animals. The shelter was still small, but it became a warmer and brighter place.

日本語訳を表示

ある小さな町で、多くの人が地域の動物保護施設について心配していました。建物は古く、職員たちはあまりにも多くの動物の世話をしなければなりませんでした。ボランティアのグループは、町の会議に出席して、その問題について話すことにしました。

まず、彼らは最も大きな問題を特定しようとしました。彼らは調査を実施し、住民にその保護施設について何を知っているかを尋ねました。結果は、多くの人が助けたいと思っているものの、どうすればよいかわからないことを示していました。また、保護施設を希望ではなく悲しい話と結びつけて考える人もいました。

ボランティアたちは、その保護施設が優しさと地域の支援を表す場所になってほしいと思いました。彼らは日々の作業をより明確に管理するための計画を立てました。たとえば、あるチームは動物に餌を与え、別のチームは寄付品を分類し、また別のチームは動物の行動を観察します。

その調査は、保護施設にお金が必要であることも明らかにしました。グループは修理費用を見積もり、古いケージや壊れた照明を交換することにしました。また、動物たちのために、より清潔で安全な場所を維持したいとも考えていました。

次に、ボランティアたちはそのプロジェクトをオンラインで広めようと試みました。彼らは写真を共有し、簡単なメッセージを書き、地元のお店に支援を求めました。小さなイベントによって、保護施設は最初の修理に十分なお金を得ることができました。

最終的に、そのプロジェクトは町を団結させる助けになりました。より多くの人が、動物を助ける方法を探し始めました。保護施設はまだ小さいままでしたが、より温かく明るい場所になりました。

Vocabulary

20 words

attend

verb

出席する、通う

He attends a university in Tokyo.

A group of volunteers decided to attend a town meeting and talk about the problem.

identify

verb

特定する、識別する

He can identify different bird species.

First, they tried to identify the biggest issues.

conducted

verb

実施した、指揮した

The scientist conducted an experiment.

They conducted a survey and asked residents what they knew about the shelter.

survey

noun / verb

調査/調査する

They conducted a survey on climate change.

They conducted a survey and asked residents what they knew about the shelter.

indicated

verb

示した、指し示した

The map indicates the location.

The results indicated that many people wanted to help, but they did not know how.

associated

verb

関連づけた、結びつけた

I associate summer with the beach.

Some people also associated the shelter with sad stories, not with hope.

represent

verb

代表する、表す

This flag represents our country.

The volunteers wanted the shelter to represent kindness and community support.

manage

verb

管理する、経営する

She manages a small company.

They made a plan to manage daily tasks more clearly.

feed

verb

餌を与える、養う

He feeds his cat every morning.

For example, one team would feed the animals, another team would sort donations, and another team would observe animal behavior.

sort

verb / noun

分類する/種類

Please sort the documents by date.

For example, one team would feed the animals, another team would sort donations, and another team would observe animal behavior.

observe

verb

観察する、守る

Scientists observe animal behavior.

For example, one team would feed the animals, another team would sort donations, and another team would observe animal behavior.

revealed

verb

明らかにした、暴露した

The report revealed new facts.

The survey also revealed that the shelter needed money.

estimated

verb

見積もった

The cost is estimated at $1,000.

The group estimated the cost of repairs and decided to replace old cages and broken lights.

replace

verb

交換する、取って代わる

We need to replace the old batteries.

The group estimated the cost of repairs and decided to replace old cages and broken lights.

maintain

verb

維持する

It is important to maintain good health.

They also wanted to maintain a cleaner and safer space for the animals.

attempted

verb

試みた

He attempted to climb the mountain.

Next, the volunteers attempted to promote the project online.

promote

verb

促進する、昇進させる

The company promotes healthy eating.

Next, the volunteers attempted to promote the project online.

earn

verb

稼ぐ、得る

She earns a high salary.

A small event helped the shelter earn enough money for the first repairs.

unite

verb

団結する、統一する

The leaders united to solve the issue.

In the end, the project helped unite the town.

seek

verb

探し求める

She is seeking a new job.

More people began to seek ways to help animals.