Let’s read aloud first. 最初に声を出して読んでみましょう。
Fish-eating spiders have been found by the scientists. These spiders are found in the wetlands of Florida. The spiders are found to live in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes. It can bite and deliver poison, but the poison is not considered dangerous for human unless the person happens to be specifically allergic to it. The poison helps them to kill and digest fish. These fish are bigger than the spiders. The size of spider is around six centimeters in average. The hair on their body trap air bubbles that they use to breathe underwater and waiting for something to swim by. They have been known to stay underwater for more than 30 minutes at a time when hunting in the water. They can be seen mostly in North America as well. Spiders go to a dry place once they have caught them in order to eat the fish.
unless (しないかぎり), happen to be allergic (アレルギー反応を起こす)
Questions:
- How big is the spider?
- Is the fish eaten smaller than spiders?
- Where do these spiders live in Florida?
- Could the spiders walk on water?
- How long can the spider be underwater?
- What helps them to kill the fish?
- Where do the spiders go after they catch the fish?
- Apart from Florida, where else were these spiders seen?
- Have you seen a spider like this before?
- What is your opinion?