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。
- How are you today?
- What is your comfort food?
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。
- remind /ri-MAHYND/
- contain /kuhn-TEYN/
- mood /mood/
- celebration /sel-uh-BREY-shuhn/
- certain /SUR-tn/
[verb] – to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten
Remind me to call Alan before I go out.
[verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part
Fruit juices contain natural sugars.
[noun] – the way you feel at a particular time
You’re in a good mood this morning!
[noun] – the act of celebrating something
There was a celebration in our house that night.
[determiner] – particular but not named or described
We have certain reasons for our decision.
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。
Why do some foods qualify as “comfort foods”? It seems that the phrase “comfort food,” which reminds people of comfort, has been around for quite some time.
What we think of as comfort food contains some inconsistencies, according to researchers. For example, a 2010 study found that those who had more life changes tended to choose experimental dishes rather than sticking to tried-and-true ones. Scientists have also questioned whether the calories in comfort foods might actually improve mood, despite the contradicting results. In fact, a study of 1,400 people in North America found that while men were more likely to eat comfort foods as a celebration, women typically felt horrible after consuming them. Despite these contradictions, it is clear that comfort food holds a special place in the hearts of many individuals.
While it may be difficult to pinpoint exactly what constitutes a “comfort meal,” it is evident that certain foods have a substantial impact on our mental health. Whether we are seeking solace through trying times or enjoying a good occasion, comfort food is typically a vital part of the experience.
What we think of as comfort food contains some inconsistencies, according to researchers. For example, a 2010 study found that those who had more life changes tended to choose experimental dishes rather than sticking to tried-and-true ones. Scientists have also questioned whether the calories in comfort foods might actually improve mood, despite the contradicting results. In fact, a study of 1,400 people in North America found that while men were more likely to eat comfort foods as a celebration, women typically felt horrible after consuming them. Despite these contradictions, it is clear that comfort food holds a special place in the hearts of many individuals.
While it may be difficult to pinpoint exactly what constitutes a “comfort meal,” it is evident that certain foods have a substantial impact on our mental health. Whether we are seeking solace through trying times or enjoying a good occasion, comfort food is typically a vital part of the experience.
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。
- The phrase “comfort food” has been around for a long time.
- A 2010 study found that people who have more life changes tend to choose tried-and-true dishes.
- Scientists have questioned whether comfort foods’ calories actually improve mood.
- Comfort food holds a special place in the hearts of many individuals.
- Certain foods have a substantial impact on our mental health.
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。
| remind | contain | mood | celebration | certain |
- ______ chemicals are easily absorbed into the bloodstream.
- The ______ in the room changed from happy to sad when the news was announced.
- Please ______ me to call my mom at 6 p.m.
- This bag ______ all the items you need for your camping trip.
- Let’s have a ______ to mark the completion of our project.