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📖 Script
In Australia, a group of community organizations from the Sunshine Coast is asking the state government to stop a big music festival project. The reason for this request is because of worries about the environment. A government agency, the State Assessment and Referrals Agency, has highlighted these ecological concerns. The area where the festival is planned is near Coochin Creek, which is known for its natural beauty and wildlife.
The community groups are worried that the music festival could harm the local environment. They are concerned that the event could disturb the wildlife and damage the natural habitats that are home to many species. The coalition believes that the noise, pollution, and large number of visitors could have a negative impact on the area.
Despite these concerns, the developers of the festival say they are not surprised by the opposition. They expected some resistance because big projects often have to deal with environmental and community issues. However, they argue that they have plans in place to minimize any negative effects on the environment. They also believe the festival could bring economic benefits to the region, such as more jobs and increased tourism.
The state government has a big decision to make. They need to balance the potential economic benefits with the need to protect the environment. Community groups are urging them to put the environment first. They want the government to consider the long-term effects on the local ecosystem, not just the short-term economic gains.
This situation is an example of the challenges that arise when development projects intersect with environmental concerns. It highlights the importance of careful planning and consideration of all stakeholders involved.
📝 Vocabulary
- coalition: a group formed for a common purpose
例文: “The coalition worked together to oppose the new policy.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- political coalition
- coalition government
- coalition forces
連合 - ecological: relating to the environment and living organisms
例文: “The ecological impact of the project was carefully studied.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- ecological balance
- ecological footprint
- ecological study
生態の - disturbance: an interruption of a settled and peaceful condition
例文: “The construction caused a disturbance to the local wildlife.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- minor disturbance
- disturbance in
- create disturbance
妨害 - habitat: the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
例文: “The forest is a natural habitat for many species of birds.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- natural habitat
- wildlife habitat
- habitat loss
生息地 - resistance: opposition to something
例文: “The new policy faced a lot of resistance from the public.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- strong resistance
- resistance to
- meet resistance
抵抗
✏️ Grammar Point
Future tense with ‘will’ – “They will bring economic benefits to the region.”
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💡 使用場面
「will」は未来の出来事や計画を表現するときに使われます。
📝 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: The community groups are asking to stop the music festival due to economic concerns.
- MCQ: What is the main reason for the community groups’ opposition to the festival?
a) Noise pollution
b) Economic impact
c) Environmental concerns
d) Traffic issues - MCQ: What do the developers believe the festival will bring to the region?
a) Environmental damage
b) Community division
c) Economic benefits
d) Cultural challenges
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- c) Environmental concerns
- c) Economic benefits
📚 Reading Questions
- Who is asking the state government to stop the music festival project?
- Why do the developers say they are not surprised by the opposition?
- What does the word “disturb” in the text mean?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- Community organizations from the Sunshine Coast
- Because big projects often face environmental and community issues
- Interrupt or disrupt
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
オーストラリアのサンシャインコーストでは、コミュニティ団体が音楽フェスティバルの開発中止を州政府に求めています。これは、州評価紹介機関が提起した環境面での懸念が原因です。この地域は自然の美しさと野生生物で知られており、イベントは生態系に悪影響を与える可能性があります。開発者はこの反対を予期しており、環境への影響を最小限に抑える計画があると述べています。フェスティバルは地域経済に利益をもたらす可能性もありますが、政府は環境保護と経済的利益のバランスを考慮する必要があります。
