🎧 Audio
📖 Script
The Nigerian military is working hard to find 24 schoolgirls who were taken from their school. The kidnapping happened two days ago when armed attackers entered the school during the night. This event has caused a lot of worry in Nigeria and around the world. The parents of the missing girls are extremely worried and are asking for help to bring their daughters back safely.
The Nigerian government has faced similar situations in the past. In 2014, there was a major incident where over 200 girls were kidnapped from the town of Chibok. That situation drew international attention and highlighted the security challenges in certain parts of Nigeria. Many people are hoping that this new case will not become as prolonged and complicated as the Chibok incident.
The military and local police are using all their resources to find the girls. They have increased their patrols and are working with local communities to gather any information that could help. The government has promised to do everything possible to ensure the girls’ safe return.
International organizations are also paying attention to this case. Groups that support children’s rights and education are especially concerned. They are urging the Nigerian government to improve security measures in schools so that children can learn without fear. Education is a crucial part of a child’s development, and ensuring safety in schools is important not only for Nigeria but for the global community as well.
The public is encouraged to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. Community involvement is critical in situations like this, where local knowledge and cooperation can greatly assist in resolving the issue. Everyone is hoping for a quick and peaceful resolution, where the girls are found safe and returned to their families.
📝 Vocabulary
- abduct: to take someone away illegally by force
例文: “The police are investigating the case of the abducted child.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- abduct a person
- abduct a child
- abduct by force
誘拐する - armed: equipped with weapons
例文: “The armed group entered the building quietly.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- armed forces
- armed conflict
- armed attackers
武装した - patrol: to watch over an area by moving around it
例文: “The police patrol the city streets every night.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- patrol the area
- patrol the streets
- military patrol
巡回する - resource: a supply of something that can be used as needed
例文: “The company used all its resources to solve the problem.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- natural resource
- use resources
- allocate resources
資源 - community: a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
例文: “The community came together to help rebuild the school.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- local community
- community center
- community involvement
コミュニティ、共同体
✏️ Grammar Point
Present Perfect Tense – “The Nigerian military is working hard to find 24 schoolgirls who were taken from their school.”
文法の日本語補足を見る
💡 使用場面
（この構文は、過去から現在に至る状況を述べるときに使われます。例えば、プロジェクトの進捗を報告するときなどです。）
📝 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 Nigerian military has found the missing schoolgirls.
- MCQ: How many schoolgirls were kidnapped in the recent incident?
a) 24
b) 200
c) 30
d) 50 - MCQ: What did the Nigerian government promise to do?
a) Close all schools
b) Improve healthcare
c) Ensure the girls’ safe return
d) Increase taxes
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- a) 24
- c) Ensure the girls’ safe return
📚 Reading Questions
- What happened in 2014 that is similar to the current situation?
- Why are international organizations concerned about the kidnapping?
- What does the word “patrol” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- Over 200 girls were kidnapped in Chibok.
- Because they are concerned about children’s rights and education safety.
- To watch over an area by moving around it.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
ナイジェリアでは、誘拐事件が頻発しており、治安が大きな問題となっています。特に学校での誘拐は、教育の安全性を脅かし、長期的には国の経済成長や国際的な評価にも悪影響を及ぼす可能性があります。政府は治安改善に努めていますが、さらなる国際的な支援と協力が求められています。今後、地域社会と連携し、早急な解決が望まれています。
