30日間オーストラリア英語 — 12日目
グレートバリアリーフ
Cairns, which is situated in tropical North Queensland, has served as the main gateway to the Great Barrier Reef for decades. The reef, which stretches over 2,300 kilometres along the coast, has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. It is the largest coral reef system in the world, and it can even be observed from outer space. The reef, which is home to over 1,500 species of fish and 400 types of coral, has been studied by marine biologists from numerous countries. Unfortunately, the reef has been affected by climate change, and several bleaching events have been recorded in recent years. Conservation efforts, which are supported by the Australian government and international organisations, have been implemented to protect this natural wonder. Tourists who visit Cairns have the opportunity to explore the reef through snorkelling and diving tours.
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Q: グレートバリアリーフはいつ世界遺産に登録されましたか？
This tour, which departed from Cairns Marina at eight in the morning, has given me the most magical experience of my entire trip to Australia! We were transported to a pontoon that is permanently anchored on the outer reef. The crystal-clear water, which was warmed by the tropical sun, was absolutely perfect for snorkelling. I have never seen such vibrant colours underwater — the coral formations, which ranged from bright purple to electric blue, were breathtaking. A marine biologist, who accompanied our group, identified various species of fish that swam around us. Sea turtles, which are protected by law, were spotted gliding gracefully through the water. The semi-submersible boat tour, which was included in the price, allowed passengers who preferred to stay dry to still observe the reef. Lunch, which was prepared on board, featured fresh tropical fruits and grilled seafood.
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Q: 泳がなくてもリーフを見る方法として紹介されたものは何ですか？
リーフを訪れる際のルールがあります。サンゴに触らない（Don't touch the coral）、リーフセーフの日焼け止めを使う（Use reef-safe sunscreen）、ゴミを持ち帰る（Take your rubbish with you）。'Reef-safe' は環境に優しい製品に使われるラベルです。
'No worries' はオーストラリアで最もよく聞くフレーズの一つです。「どういたしまして」「大丈夫だよ」「問題ないよ」など、さまざまな場面で使われます。'Thank you!' と言われたら 'No worries!' と返すのがオーストラリア流です。'No wukkas' というさらにカジュアルな言い方もあります。
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Q: 外側のリーフの方が良い理由として挙げられたものは何ですか？
今日のそのまま使える表現3つ
Key Sentencesを並べ替えて作ってみよう
Q1: 「リーフは気候変動によって深刻な影響を受けています」
Q2: 「私は水中でこれほど鮮やかな色を見たことがありません」
Q3: 「初めてのシュノーケラーのために設計されたツアー」
今日のことを3行で書いてみよう
💡 今日の会話や文をマネしてOK！わからない英語は日本語のままで大丈夫。