Tech startup boosts dairy industry with ‘Fitbit’ for cows

admin 2023年6月16日

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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。

Have you worn Fitbits or smartwatches?
Do you think wearable devices could be useful in other areas of our lives?

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。

device /dih-VAHYS/

[noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose
The technician handed me a specialized device to measure the temperature of the room accurately.

gather /GATH-er/

[verb] – to collect several things, often from different places or people
We will gather all the necessary materials before starting the art project.

procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/

[noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something
The teacher provided clear instructions on the procedure for submitting homework assignments.

dairy /DAIR-ee/

[adjective] – used to refer to cows that are used for producing milk, rather than meat, or to foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese
Sarah’s family owns a dairy farm, where they milk cows and produce fresh dairy products for sale.

small-scale /SMAWL-SKEYL/

[adjective] – not involving a lot of people, things, or activity, or happening over a small area
The small-scale vegetable garden in the backyard provides fresh produce for the family’s meals.

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。

A new technology company called Stellapps, based in Bangalore, wants to change the wearable device market by introducing their new device called “mooON.” This device is like a Fitbit for cows. Stellapps helps farmers by gathering information about cows’ activity levels from farmers and veterinarians using a smartphone app. They send reminders to farmers to make sure they follow regular procedures for taking care of the cows. This helps the cows produce more milk. Three million dairy farmers in India use Stellapps’ technology. These farmers live in 36,000 villages and produce over 13.5 million liters of milk every day.

In October 2021, Stellapps got $18 million in funding. They use technology to improve different parts of India’s dairy industry. They check the nutrition of milk, set fair prices, make sure nobody is adding water or stealing milk, and keep track of where the milk comes from. India is the biggest milk producer in the world, but many farmers are small-scale and don’t have modern equipment. Stellapps makes money by working with groups and companies that help farmers instead of charging them directly.

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 device “mooON” is like a Fitbit for farmers.
Stellapps helps farmers by gathering information about cows’ activity levels from farmers and veterinarians using a smartphone app.
The farmers using Stellapps’ technology produce over 13.5 million liters of milk every day.
India is the biggest milk producer in the world.
Many farmers in India are large-scale and equipped with modern equipment.

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。

device

gather

procedure

dairy

small-scale

__________ products include milk, cheese, and butter, which are made from animal milk.
Before getting a vaccine, there is a standard __________ that healthcare professionals follow to ensure safety.
__________ businesses are small in size and typically cater to a specific local area or target audience.
A phone is a common __________ people use to make calls and send messages.
When conducting research, it’s important to __________ all the necessary information before drawing conclusions.