The wonders of South Africa

2024.11.11
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Manande
the Republic of South Africa(南アフリカ共和国)

Hello, my name is Manande. I’m from Cape Town, South Africa. I enjoy good food, music, and most of all, photography. I’ve got a background in videography and Visual Effects. I am a creative person who enjoys the artistic aspects of life.

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The wonders of South Africa

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・You can …
・A is home to B
・A make B feel …
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South Africa is a country with amazing natural beauty. It has many tall mountains, like the Drakensberg and Table Mountain. They make the landscape feel magical. Clear blue oceans surround South Africa. You can learn to surf in the beautiful ocean of Cape Town. The plants and trees there are very unique, and the colours of nature are bright and vibrant. The Protea is South Africa's national flower. You can find it in the forests and mountains.

The Protea

South Africa is also home to many animals, including the Big Five, Africa's biggest animals. These are the lion, the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard, and the rhino. The national animal of South Africa is the springbok, a fast and graceful antelope. South Africa’s nature and wildlife are truly special, please come and visit!

the springbok
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Key Points

Repeat each word(s) and example sentence(s) after your teacher/tutor.

You can …

(あなたは)…できる

You can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery in Africa.

A is home to B

AにはBが生息している

The Amazon is home to many different animals and plants.

A make B feel …

AがBを…のように感じさせる

The music makes the atmosphere feel romantic.

Key Vocabulary 重要単語・熟語

ocean

ˈoʊ·ʃən

名詞

a large area of salt water

South Africa has a long ocean coastline.

surround

səˈrɑʊnd

囲む、囲う

動詞

to be or move all around something

Many big trees surround his house.

national

ˈnæʃ·ə·nəl

国の

形容詞

relating to or shared by all parts of a country

We visited the national museum on our school trip.

including …

ɪnˈklu·dɪŋ

…を含む

前置詞

used to show that someone or something is part of something larger

He brought many items, including a book and a hat.

Others その他

magical

ˈmædʒ·ɪ·kəl

神秘的な、魅力的な、不思議な

形容詞

with special powers

The sunset I saw on the safari in Africa was magical.

surf

sɜrf

サーフィンをする

動詞

to ride on a wave as it comes towards land, while standing or lying on a special board

He loves to surf every morning at the beach.

vibrant

ˈvaɪbrənt

鮮やかな

形容詞

bright or colorful

She wore a vibrant red dress.

rhino

ˈrɑɪ·noʊ

サイ

名詞

a large gray African animal with two horns on its nose

The rhino is a large animal with a horn on its nose.

graceful

ˈɡreɪs·fəl

優雅な

形容詞

moving in a smooth and attractive way

The swans are graceful.

antelope

ˈæn·t̬əlˌoʊp

レイヨウ、アンテロープ
(ウシ科のうち、ウシ類、カモシカ類、ヤギ類、ヒツジ類を除いたものの総称)

名詞

an animal like a large deer with long horns

Antelopes have long legs to run fast.

wildlife

ˈwɑɪldˌlɑɪf

野生動物、野生生物

名詞

animals, birds, etc. in the place where they live

The park is full of amazing wildlife.

truly

ˈtru·li

本当に

副詞

really or completely

It was truly a beautiful sunset over the ocean.

Practice

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

()() go on a safari in South Africa.

ヒント:You can …

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You can go on a safari in South Africa.

Africa is () to many elephants.

ヒント:A is home to B

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Africa is home to many elephants.

His cheerful personality () the team () positive.

ヒント:A make B feel …

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His cheerful personality makes the team feel positive.

Article

Read the article aloud on your own or repeat each paragraph after your teacher/tutor.

The wonders of South Africa

<Let's learn!>
・You can …
・A is home to B
・A make B feel …
=====================================

South Africa is a country with amazing natural beauty. It has many tall mountains, like the Drakensberg and Table Mountain. They make the landscape feel magical. Clear blue oceans surround South Africa. You can learn to surf in the beautiful ocean of Cape Town. The plants and trees there are very unique, and the colours of nature are bright and vibrant. The Protea is South Africa's national flower. You can find it in the forests and mountains.

South Africa is also home to many animals, including the Big Five, Africa's biggest animals. These are the lion, the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard, and the rhino. The national animal of South Africa is the springbok, a fast and graceful antelope. South Africa’s nature and wildlife are truly special, please come and visit!

Questions

Answer the questions based on the article.

What are two famous tall mountains in South Africa?

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The Drakensberg and Table Mountain.

What can you do in the ocean of Cape Town?

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You can learn to surf (there/in the ocean of Cape Town).

What is the national animal of South Africa?

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The Springbok.

Discussion

Let’s have a discussion about the theme with your teacher/tutor or classmates.

With your teacher/tutor 先生とのディスカッション

Would you like to visit South Africa? Why or why not?

Yes, I would. / No, I would not.
Because ~ .

What is Japan's national flower, and why is it special?

It is ~ . It is special because ~ .

What colorful places or seasons do you know in Japan?

I know ~ .

With your classmates クラスメートとのディスカッション

Which animal from the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino) is your favorite and why?

My favorite is ~ because … .

Which activity do you like, hiking in the mountains or surfing in the ocean? Why?

I like ~ . Because ~.

What do you think Japan’s national symbol is and why?

It is ~ . Because ~ .

* South Africa’s nature and wildlife is their national symbol.
(南アフリカの自然と野生生物は国の象徴です。)