🎧 Audio
📖 Script
In central Queensland, Australia, there is a coal mine called the Grosvenor Mine. This mine has been in the news because of a significant event. About a year ago, there was a dangerous explosion that happened underground in this mine. This explosion was so severe that it forced all the miners who were working there to quickly escape to safety.
After the explosion, the mine was closed, and no one was allowed to enter for safety reasons. It has taken almost 12 months for safety inspectors to finally approve re-entry into the mine. This means that experts can now go back inside to check the conditions and ensure everything is safe before any mining operations can resume.
The process of re-entering the mine is very careful and controlled. Inspectors must check the air quality and make sure there are no dangerous gases that could cause another explosion. They also examine the mine’s structure to ensure it is stable and safe for workers. This is important because coal mining is a crucial industry in Queensland, providing jobs and supporting the local economy.
The explosion last year was a big concern for the community and the mining industry. It highlighted the potential dangers associated with underground mining. There were investigations to find out what caused the explosion and to prevent similar incidents in the future. Safety measures and regulations are essential in preventing such accidents and ensuring the safety of workers.
The reopening of the Grosvenor Mine is significant not just for the local economy but also for the families of the miners who depend on these jobs. It’s a reminder of the risks involved in mining and the importance of safety in this industry. The inspectors’ work is crucial to making sure that when miners return, they will be working in a safe environment.
📝 Vocabulary
- explosion: a sudden and violent release of energy causing destruction（爆発）
例文: “The explosion in the mine caused a lot of damage.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- cause an explosion
- prevent an explosion
- survive an explosion
- inspector: a person who examines something to ensure it meets standards（検査官）
例文: “The inspector checked the building for safety.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- safety inspector
- inspect thoroughly
- inspect carefully
- re-entry: the act of entering again（再入場）
例文: “Re-entry into the mine was allowed after safety checks.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- allow re-entry
- re-entry process
- re-entry permit
- underground: beneath the earth’s surface（地下の）
例文: “The miners work underground to extract coal.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- underground mine
- work underground
- underground tunnel
- condition: the state of something with regard to its appearance or quality（状態）
例文: “The inspectors assess the mine’s condition before allowing work to resume.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- good condition
- check condition
- improve condition
✏️ Grammar Point
Relative Clause – “This means that experts can now go back inside to check the conditions and ensure everything is safe before any mining operations can resume.”
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💡 使用場面
関係代名詞は、特定の名詞についての追加情報を提供する際に使われます。ビジネスやプレゼンテーションでよく見られます。
📝 使用例文
“例: In a business presentation, you might say: ‘We have a new product that will revolutionize the market.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False: Inspectors have approved the re-entry into the Grosvenor Mine for the first time since the explosion.
- MCQ: What did the explosion cause the miners to do?
a) Work faster
b) Escape to the surface
c) Stop mining permanently
d) Call for more help - MCQ: Why is the re-entry into the mine significant?
a) It is the largest mine in the world
b) It provides new jobs immediately
c) It ensures safety before resuming work
d) It stopped all mining in Queensland
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- True
- b) Escape to the surface
- c) It ensures safety before resuming work
📚 Reading Questions
- What was the main reason the mine was closed for almost 12 months?
- Why is the inspectors’ work crucial before miners can return to work?
- What is the meaning of “re-entry” in the context of the article?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- The mine was closed due to an explosion that required safety inspections before reopening.
- Inspectors ensure the mine is safe and free of dangerous conditions before miners return.
- Re-entry means entering the mine again after being closed for safety inspections.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
クイーンズランド州中央部にあるグロスヴェナー鉱山は、昨年の爆発事故以来初めて安全検査官が再入場を許可しました。この爆発によって鉱山は閉鎖され、再開には安全確認が必要でした。鉱山業はクイーンズランドの重要な産業であり、地域経済を支えています。事故は地下採掘の危険性を浮き彫りにし、安全対策の重要性を教えてくれます。今後も安全な作業環境を確保するための取り組みが続くでしょう。
