Let’s read aloud first. 最初に声を出して読んでみましょう。
In New York, there is a miniature horse that is 81 centimeters tall. It visits a children hospital that has the victims of tragedies. This horse makes the children at the hospital laugh. Some children just watch the horse while the others play with it. A few children are not strong. Horses are herd animals. They respond to the emotions of other horses and humans. They are so friendly that they are very safe for the children even they are not strong. The children forget their problems when they see this horse.
victim (犠牲者), tragedy (不幸な事故), herd (群れの)
Questions:
- How tall is the horse?
- Where does the horse visit?
- What does the horse with the children?
- Is the horse dangerous for children?
- Can the horse respond to humans?
- Are all the children at the hospital strong?
- What would you do to help the children at the hospital?
- What is your opinion?