B1 – Intermediate
Due to a series and increasing number of bear attacks in Japan, the government had to come up with emergency measures to lower the number of humans’ encounters with bears that have led to deaths and injuries.
Read the article about Japan’s emergency measures to address increasing bear attacks in some parts of the country.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2511/251117-japanese-bear-attacks.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to address” mean in this context, “Japan’s government has created emergency measures to address record numbers of bear attacks.” Use the word in a sentence in the same context. Give a synonym.
- What does “to devise” mean? “Wildlife management experts have devised a plan to reduce the increasing numbers of fatalities, injuries, and encounters with bears.” Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What is a “buffer zone”? “Authorities will also set up a buffer zone in many areas.” Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- According to the article, what are the reasons for the growth in bear populations in Japan? Discuss the three reasons.
- What are the measures that the Japanese government created to address the problem with bear attacks?
- What is your reaction to the rising bear attacks in Japan?
- Have you ever had a similar problem with bears in your own country? Talk about it.