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Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。
- Did you celebrate New Year’s Eve?
- Are big celebrations allowed in your country despite COVID-19?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。
- outdoor /OUT-dawr/
- festive /FES-tiv/
- excluding /ik-SKLU-ding/
- require /ri-KWAHYUHR/
- facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/
[adjective] – existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building
The city is famous for its outdoor restaurants.
[adjective] – having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion
Margaret is in a festive mood because of the holiday season.
[preposition] – not including
The airfare costs 500 dollars, excluding travel taxes.
[verb] – to need something or make something necessary
The students are required to submit their projects by Monday.
[noun] – a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens
The hotel is famous for its world-class facilities.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Outdoor partying on New Year’s Eve in France was disallowed by French officials under new government rules to prevent the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 type. As many people in France are on their winter vacations, French Prime Minister Jean Castex asked them for their cooperation to avoid large gatherings. “I understand the frustration to limit yourselves in such festive moments, but we owe that to our health-care personnel,” Castex said. As France closed down nightclubs (excluding bars), many public parties and fireworks were banned on New Year’s Eve. Also, both vaccinated and unvaccinated guests were required to take a COVID-19 self-test before they could attend year-end celebrations. Moreover, starting this year, only vaccinated individuals are allowed to get a “health pass” to several business places like bars, restaurants, and medical facilities. Currently, France has recorded several hundred Omicron cases, making it the strongest type of coronavirus by mid-January. However, Castex noted that it does not show to be more dangerous than the Delta type, and available COVID-19 vaccines are effective based on data.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Outdoor parties in France were banned on Christmas Day based on the article.
- French Prime Minister Jean Castex asked his people’s cooperation to avoid large gatherings.
- Nightclubs and bars are still open in France.
- Unvaccinated individuals were required to take a COVID-19 self-test before going to year-end celebrations.
- Starting this year in France, a “health pass” is needed to enter business places like restaurants, bars, and medical facilities.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| outdoor | festive | excluding | require | facility |
- Guests are ________ to present their vaccination cards before entering the museum.
- We don’t want to miss that party. I heard that it will have many ______ games!
- Most of the hospital’s _________ are under renovation to serve patients better.
- I like your dress. It gives a ________ mood perfect for the holidays.
- All employees have a chance to win in the raffle, _________ those who are not present in today’s event.