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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。
- Do you like desserts?
- When was the last time you had a dessert? What was it?
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。
- bucket /BUKH-it/
- wrap /rap/
- clearly /KLEER-lee/
- cost /kost/
- serving /SUR-ving/
[noun] – a container with an open top and a handle, or the amount such a container will hold
The baby cow drank the bucket of milk.
[noun] – material that is used to cover or protect objects
Cover each cupcake with plastic wrap.
[adverb] – in a way that is easy to see, hear, read, or understand
You can clearly understand the meaning of this song.
[noun] – the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something
You usually get the computer software at no extra cost.
[noun] – an amount of one type of food that is given to one person
The food is enough for four servings.
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。
If you search for #ねこねこチーズケーキ (Neko Neko Cheesecake) on Instagram, you’ll be surprised at how popular these cat-shaped cheesecakes are. Everyone in Japan wants to try these delicious sweets, and for good reason, too!
Created by All Hearts Co., Ltd., the cat cheesecakes are the perfect size if you want a small dessert instead of a whole bucket of ice cream. Even if it’s your first time hearing about them, they’ll most likely catch your attention when visiting a Family Mart. You see a cute cat on the packaging, asking you to give it a piece of the yummy cheesecake. The best part of the wrap is its name: “にゃんともおいしいチーズケーキ” (nyan tomo oishii cheesecake). It’s a smart play on the phrase “nan tomo oishii” which means “extremely delicious” and the Japanese word for “meow”, which is “nyan”. It clearly shows what’s inside!
They became available on May 17, 2022, with a shockingly low cost of just 220 yen per serving. It’s time to grab your 100 yen coins and go to the nearest FamilyMart for a purrfect snack!
Created by All Hearts Co., Ltd., the cat cheesecakes are the perfect size if you want a small dessert instead of a whole bucket of ice cream. Even if it’s your first time hearing about them, they’ll most likely catch your attention when visiting a Family Mart. You see a cute cat on the packaging, asking you to give it a piece of the yummy cheesecake. The best part of the wrap is its name: “にゃんともおいしいチーズケーキ” (nyan tomo oishii cheesecake). It’s a smart play on the phrase “nan tomo oishii” which means “extremely delicious” and the Japanese word for “meow”, which is “nyan”. It clearly shows what’s inside!
They became available on May 17, 2022, with a shockingly low cost of just 220 yen per serving. It’s time to grab your 100 yen coins and go to the nearest FamilyMart for a purrfect snack!
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。
- Neko Neko Cheesecake is created by All Cats Company Co., Ltd.
- The cat cheesecakes are perfect if you want a small dessert.
- The best part of the cheesecake’s packaging is the name.
- One cheesecake costs 220 yen.
- The cheesecakes are available at FamilyMart.
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。
| bucket | wrap | clearly | cost | serving |
- The supermarket increased the _______ of fresh fish.
- This place is awesome. You can _______ see the beach from here!
- Eat two to three _______ of low-fat foods.
- You must really love sweets! You ate that _______ of ice cream all by yourself!
- Next, cover the bowl with a plastic _______.