エッセイ

Notes
weasel イタチ;
raccoon dog タヌキ；
boar　イノシシ;
squirrel リス;
skunk スカンク;
rabies 狂犬病;

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In Japan, it seems like there are more and more wild animals living together with people. I have seen weasels and raccoon dogs in Nagoya, and I have seen news about deer, monkeys, wild boars, and bears in the countryside. It’s the same in the U.S. In Portsmouth, N.H., where my sister lives, there are squirrels, raccoons, turkeys, and skunks. A fox in Washington, D.C. has been in the news recently. Everyone was excited to see it until it bit nine people and had to be killed. It had a dangerous disease called rabies. Luckily, there is medical treatment for rabies, so the people who were bitten are safe. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes
turtle カメ;
tuna マグロ;

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1. Kerama is a national park.
2. There are sea snakes and sea turtles around Kerama, and they have to come up to the surface of the water to breathe.
3. Tuna is one of the most popular dishes in Naha. The tuna is caught in nearby waters.
4. Many of the houses in Naha have flat roofs.
5. Children who live on small islands have to go to Naha for high school. Schools usually have special dormitories for them, but sometimes they live with a relative who moves to the main island with them.
6. Driving around Naha is difficult because of the narrow streets, but having a GPS in your car makes it much easier. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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