🎧 Audio
📖 Script
Typhoon Kalmaegi is a powerful storm approaching the Philippines, causing major concern for the people living there. The government has taken action by ordering more than 70,000 people to leave their homes. This evacuation is due to the severe weather conditions expected, including heavy rains, strong winds, and dangerous storm surges.
As the typhoon moves closer, the authorities are working hard to ensure everyone’s safety. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued warnings about the potential impact of the typhoon. They are advising people to stay informed and follow the guidance of local officials.
Communities are preparing for the storm by securing their homes and gathering emergency supplies. Schools have been closed, and flights have been canceled to prevent any accidents. The local government is also setting up evacuation centers where people can stay safe during the storm.
Typhoons are a common occurrence in the Philippines, but each one brings unique challenges. The country is taking this storm very seriously and working together to minimize damage and protect lives. The international community is also watching the situation closely, ready to offer help if needed.
The effects of Typhoon Kalmaegi could be significant, impacting not just the Philippines but also neighboring countries. Heavy rains may lead to flooding and landslides, damaging infrastructure and affecting the economy. Recovery from such natural disasters often takes time and resources, and the government is preparing for this possibility.
As the storm approaches, everyone hopes for the best but prepares for the worst. The resilience and spirit of the Filipino people will be crucial in facing this challenge. By working together and following safety measures, they aim to overcome the impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi.
📝 Vocabulary
- evacuate: to leave a place because it is dangerous（避難する）
例文: “Residents were evacuated due to the approaching typhoon.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- evacuate the area
- evacuate immediately
- emergency evacuation
- torrential: very heavy (especially used for rain)（激しい）
例文: “The region experienced torrential rains that caused flooding.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- torrential rain
- torrential downpour
- torrential flood
- forecast: to predict or estimate a future event（予測する）
例文: “The weather forecast predicts heavy storms tomorrow.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- weather forecast
- forecast the future
- forecast accuracy
- surge: a sudden powerful forward or upward movement（急上昇）
例文: “The surge in water levels caused by the storm was alarming.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- storm surge
- surge in demand
- surge forward
- infrastructure: the basic physical structures needed for a society（インフラ）
例文: “The typhoon damaged much of the country’s infrastructure.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- infrastructure development
- public infrastructure
- infrastructure projects
✏️ Grammar Point
Present Continuous – “Typhoon Kalmaegi is a powerful storm approaching the Philippines, causing major concern for the people living there.”
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💡 使用場面
（現在進行形は、今まさに起こっていることや、計画されている未来の出来事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: The government ordered more than 70,000 people to evacuate due to the typhoon.
- MCQ: What agency issued warnings about the typhoon?
a) Philippine Red Cross
b) Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
c) National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
d) National Weather Service - MCQ: What are communities doing to prepare for the typhoon?
a) Ignoring the warnings
b) Holding festivals
c) Securing homes and gathering emergency supplies
d) Traveling to other countries
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- True
- b) Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
- c) Securing homes and gathering emergency supplies
📚 Reading Questions
- What actions have the local government taken in response to the typhoon?
- Why is the international community watching the situation closely?
- What does “evacuation centers” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- The local government has ordered evacuations and set up evacuation centers.
- The international community is watching to offer help if needed.
- Places where people can stay safe during the storm.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
フィリピンに接近する台風カルマエギは、国内外に大きな影響を与えています。フィリピンは台風の常襲国であり、自然災害の対応には慣れていますが、今回のような大規模な避難は経済的負担を伴います。インフラの被害は経済活動を停滞させ、復興には時間と資源が必要です。国際社会も支援を準備しており、今後の動向が注目されています。
