🎧 Audio
📖 Script
Recently, tensions between Ukraine and Russia have escalated again. Ukraine has launched a large-scale drone attack on the Russian city of St Petersburg. This attack came shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian military targeted several strategic locations, using drones to carry out their plans. However, Russian forces were able to intercept 376 of these drones, preventing significant damage.
This development adds to the ongoing conflict between the two nations, which has been a concern for the international community. The conflict has already caused a lot of economic and social issues in both countries, affecting the lives of many people. The international community has been urging both sides to engage in diplomatic talks to find a peaceful resolution. However, with the recent attacks and the refusal to meet, the situation remains tense.
The use of drones in military operations is becoming more common, as they allow for remote attacks without risking human lives. However, this also raises concerns about the potential for increased violence and the difficulty in controlling such technology. The international community is watching closely, as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia could have broader implications for global peace and security.
📝 Vocabulary
- tension: a state of being stretched tight
例文: “There is a lot of tension between the two countries.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- rising tension
- political tension
- reduce tension
緊張 - intercept: to stop something from reaching its destination
例文: “The military managed to intercept the missile.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- intercept a message
- intercept a call
- intercept a signal
阻止する - strategic: carefully designed or planned to serve a particular purpose
例文: “They made a strategic decision to withdraw.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- strategic plan
- strategic location
- strategic move
戦略的な - diplomatic: relating to the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations
例文: “Diplomatic efforts are being made to resolve the conflict.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- diplomatic relations
- diplomatic solution
- diplomatic mission
外交の - implications: possible effects or results of an action or a decision
例文: “The new policy has serious implications for the economy.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- legal implications
- serious implications
- major implications
影響
✏️ Grammar Point
Present Perfect Tense – “Ukraine has launched a large-scale drone attack on the Russian city of St Petersburg.”
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💡 使用場面
過去の行動が現在に影響していることを示すときに使われます。
📝 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: Ukraine launched a drone attack on Moscow.
- MCQ: How many drones did Russia intercept?
a) 376
b) 276
c) 476
d) 576 - MCQ: What is becoming more common in military operations?
a) Missiles
b) Tanks
c) Drones
d) Submarines
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- a
- c
📚 Reading Questions
- What city in Russia was targeted by the Ukrainian drone attack?
- Why is the international community urging both sides to engage in diplomatic talks?
- What does the word “escalated” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- St Petersburg
- To find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
- Increased or intensified
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
ウクライナとロシアの対立が再び激化し、ウクライナはロシアのサンクトペテルブルクに大規模なドローン攻撃を行いました。この攻撃は、プーチン大統領がゼレンスキー大統領との会談を拒否した後に発生しました。ロシア軍はこの攻撃を阻止することに成功しましたが、両国の緊張は高まるばかりです。このような紛争は国際社会にも影響を及ぼし、平和的解決が求められています。将来的には、外交的な取り組みが重要となるでしょう。
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-07/ukraine-hit-russian-oil-facilities/106768620
