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The capybara is the largest rodent in the world.
カピバラは、世界最大のネズミ科の動物です。
They live in large groups and feed on grasses and aquatic plants.
大きな群れで生活し、草や水草を食べます。
Although they are provided fruits and other foods in zoos, they prefer fresh grass.
動物園では果物などが与えられますが、彼らは新鮮な草を好みます。
Their front teeth continuously grow, so they maintain their bite alignment by grinding them against wood or stones to avoid mealtime disruptions.
前歯は伸び続けるため、木や石を使って歯を研ぐことで噛み合わせを維持し、食事に支障をきたさないようにしています。
They rest in water during the day and eat from late afternoon to evening.
彼らは昼間は水中で休み、午後遅くから夕方に食事します。
During the night, they alternate between resting and eating.
夜間は休息と食事を交互に行います。
Moreover, they have a very calm temperament, making them popular as pets.
また、性格は非常に穏やかなためペットとしても人気です。
単語
| 英単語 | 日本語の意味 | 品詞 | 英語例文（日本訳） |
|---|---|---|---|
| rodent | 齧歯類 | 名詞 | Rodents such as mice and rats are common household pests. （ネズミやネズミなどの齧歯類は一般的な家庭の害虫です。） |
| feed | 餌を食べる | 動詞 | Cows feed on grass in the pasture. （牛は牧草を食べます。） |
| aquatic plants | 水草 | 名詞 | Aquatic plants provide oxygen and habitat for aquatic animals. （水草は水生生物に酸素と生息地を提供します。） |
| front teeth | 前歯 | 名詞 | Rabbits use their front teeth to gnaw on carrots. （ウサギはにんじんをかじるために前歯を使います。） |
| continuously | 連続的に | 副詞 | The machine operates continuously throughout the day. （その機械は一日中連続して稼働しています。） |
| bite alignment | 噛み合わせ | 名詞 | Orthodontists specialize in correcting bite alignment issues. （歯科矯正医は噛み合わせの問題を修正することに特化しています。） |
| grind | 磨く | 動詞 |
The gears in the machine grind against each other, creating friction. （機械の歯車が互いに擦り合わさり、摩擦を生み出します。） |
| calm temperament | 穏やかな気質 | 名詞 | Golden Retrievers are known for their calm temperament. （ゴールデンレトリバーは穏やかな気質で知られています。） |
問題
The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. They live in large groups and feed on grasses and aquatic plants. Although they are provided fruits and other foods in zoos, they prefer fresh grass. Their front teeth continuously grow, so they maintain their bite alignment by grinding them against wood or stones to avoid mealtime disruptions. They rest in water during the day and eat from late afternoon to evening. During the night, they alternate between resting and eating. Moreover, they have a very calm temperament, making them popular as pets.
1. How do capybara teeth prevent wear?
• a) By grinding against wood or stone
• b) By fighting with other capybaras
• c) By grinding teeth while eating
• d) By cutting their teeth
2. Why are capybaras popular as pets?
• a) Because they are very aggressive
• b) Because they have beautiful colors
• c) Because they have very calm personalities
• d) Because they are skilled fighters against other animals
答え
1. How do capybara teeth prevent wear?
カピバラの歯はどのようにして摩耗を防ぎますか？
a)By grinding against wood or stone
木や石で磨ぐ
b) By fighting with other capybaras
他のカピバラと戦う
c) By grinding teeth while eating
食事中に歯を噛み砕く
d) By cutting their teeth
歯を切断する
2. Why are capybaras popular as pets?
カピバラはなぜペットとして人気がありますか？
a) Because they are very aggressive
とても攻撃的だから
b) Because they have beautiful colors
美しい色をしているから
c) Because they have very calm personalities
とても穏やかな性格だから
d) Because they are skilled fighters against other animals
他の動物と戦うのが得意だから
