🎧 Audio
📖 Script
In a recent tragic event, the family of a Palestinian journalist named Saleh Aljafarawi faced a mix of joy and sorrow. Saleh Aljafarawi, who was working as a journalist in Gaza, was killed. At the same time, his brother, who had been in an Israeli prison, was released. This situation brought about both happiness due to the brother’s freedom and deep sadness because of Saleh’s untimely death.
The Aljafarawi family had been eagerly waiting for the release of Saleh’s brother from prison. However, their happiness was short-lived. As soon as he was released, he learned about the unfortunate news of his brother’s death. Saleh Aljafarawi was buried in Gaza, and his family, along with the community, gathered to pay their last respects.
This event highlights the ongoing conflict and the personal tragedies that many families in the region are facing. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has led to numerous such incidents where families have to deal with the loss of loved ones. Journalists, like Saleh, who work in conflict zones, often risk their lives to report the news. Their work is crucial as it brings international attention to the situation in these regions.
The story of the Aljafarawi family is a reminder of the human cost of ongoing conflicts. It underscores the need for peace and resolution to prevent further loss of innocent lives. The international community continues to call for dialogue and negotiations to bring lasting peace to the region.
📝 Vocabulary
- journalist: a person who writes for newspapers or magazines or prepares news to be broadcast
例文: “The journalist traveled to the war zone to cover the story.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- investigative journalist
- journalist report
- freelance journalist
ジャーナリスト - release: to set free from confinement or bondage
例文: “The prisoner was released after serving his sentence.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- release from
- official release
- release date
釈放する - tragic: causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow
例文: “It was a tragic accident that claimed many lives.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- tragic event
- tragic loss
- tragic story
悲劇的な - conflict: a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one
例文: “The conflict between the two countries has been ongoing for years.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- armed conflict
- conflict resolution
- conflict zone
紛争 - resolution: a firm decision to do or not to do something, or the action of solving a problem
例文: “They are seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- peaceful resolution
- resolution process
- resolution plan
解決策
✏️ Grammar Point
Past Simple Tense – “Saleh Aljafarawi was buried in Gaza, and his family, along with the community, gathered to pay their last respects.”
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💡 使用場面
過去の出来事や経験を話す際に使われます。
📝 使用例文
“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False: Saleh Aljafarawi’s brother was released from prison before learning about Saleh’s death.
- MCQ: What was Saleh Aljafarawi’s profession?
a) Doctor
b) Teacher
c) Journalist
d) Engineer - MCQ: What does the story of the Aljafarawi family highlight?
a) The importance of journalism
b) The cost of the ongoing conflict
c) The success of peace negotiations
d) The benefits of international intervention
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- True
- c) Journalist
- b) The cost of the ongoing conflict
📚 Reading Questions
- What event occurred in the Aljafarawi family that involved both joy and sorrow?
- Why do you think Saleh Aljafarawi’s work was important?
- What does the word “tragic” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- Saleh Aljafarawi was killed, and his brother was released from prison.
- Saleh’s work was important because it brought international attention to the conflict.
- Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
ガザのジャーナリストであるサーレ・アルジャファラウィ氏の死と、兄の刑務所からの解放という出来事は、イスラエルとパレスチナの紛争が家族に与える影響を示しています。この地域の人々は日常的にこうした悲劇に直面しており、国際社会は平和的な解決を求めています。将来的には対話と交渉が進展し、持続可能な平和が実現することが期待されています。
