🎧 Audio
📖 Script
Truck drivers are waiting nervously at the Egypt-Gaza border. They have trucks full of much-needed aid for the people in Gaza. These supplies are very important because many people in Gaza do not have enough food, water, or medical supplies. The drivers are ready to deliver these items, but they cannot cross the border until it is opened.
The situation in Gaza is difficult. Many people are affected by the ongoing conflict in the region. This has made it hard for them to get the basic things they need to survive. The aid that is waiting at the border includes food, water, and medical supplies. These are essential for helping people who are suffering.
The truck drivers have a challenging job. They have traveled a long way and are eager to help. However, they must wait for permission to enter Gaza. The border opening is controlled by authorities, and the drivers are hopeful that it will open soon. They understand their role is crucial in bringing relief to those in need.
There are many international organizations involved in this effort. They are working together to make sure the aid reaches the people who need it most. These organizations are coordinating with local authorities to ensure a smooth delivery process once the border opens.
The delay at the border is causing concern. Every day that passes without the aid being delivered means more suffering for the people in Gaza. The truck drivers, along with aid organizations, are urging for a speedy resolution. They know that time is critical and that the aid must reach its destination as soon as possible.
This situation highlights the importance of humanitarian aid in conflict zones. It also shows the challenges faced by those who work to deliver aid. The truck drivers are determined to complete their mission. They know that their work can make a significant difference in the lives of many people.
📝 Vocabulary
- aid: help or support（援助）
例文: “Many countries provide aid to areas affected by natural disasters.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- humanitarian aid
- financial aid
- medical aid
- border: the line separating two countries（国境）
例文: “The border between the two countries is heavily guarded.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- border crossing
- border control
- border security
- conflict: a serious disagreement or argument（紛争）
例文: “The conflict has caused many people to flee their homes.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- armed conflict
- internal conflict
- conflict resolution
- delivery: the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods（配達）
例文: “The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- delivery service
- delivery time
- free delivery
- essential: absolutely necessary; extremely important（不可欠な）
例文: “Water is essential for life.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- essential item
- essential role
- essential part
✏️ Grammar Point
Present Perfect Continuous Tense – “The truck drivers have been waiting nervously at the Egypt-Gaza border.”
文法の日本語補足を見る
💡 使用場面
この文法は、過去から現在まで続いている行動を話すときに使います。例えば、会議でプロジェクトの進捗を話すときに使えます。
📝 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: Truck drivers are waiting at the Egypt-Gaza border because they have already delivered the aid.
- MCQ: What are the truck drivers carrying in their trucks?
a) Electronics
b) Clothes
c) Aid supplies
d) Construction materials - MCQ: Which organizations are involved in the aid delivery effort?
a) Local businesses
b) International organizations
c) Schools
d) Tourist agencies
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- c) Aid supplies
- b) International organizations
📚 Reading Questions
- What are the truck drivers waiting for at the border?
- Why is the aid delivery to Gaza urgent?
- What does the word “essential” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- The truck drivers are waiting for the border to open so they can deliver aid.
- The aid delivery is urgent because people in Gaza do not have enough food, water, or medical supplies.
- Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
ガザとエジプトの国境でのトラック運転手たちの待機は、ガザ地域の人々に必要な援助物資の供給が遅れていることを示しています。この地域の長引く紛争により、多くの住民が基礎的な生活必需品を得ることが困難になっています。国際的な援助団体が協力して支援物資の提供を進めていますが、国境の開放が遅れることで、現地の人々の苦境がさらに深刻化する恐れがあります。国際社会の関与が重要であり、この問題の迅速な解決が求められています。今後、国際的な協力がより強化されることが期待されます。
