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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 currently have an active subscription to a streaming service?
- Have you ever canceled a subscription to a streaming service?
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。
- require /ri-KWAHYUHR/
- argue /AHR-gyoo/
- industry /IN-duh-stree/
- period /PEER-ee-uhd/
- encourage /en-KUR-ij/
[verb] – to need something or make something necessary
The school rules require students to wear uniforms every day.
[AHR-gyoo] – to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.
They argue that reducing carbon emissions is crucial to combating climate change.
[noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area
The tourism industry in our town provides many job opportunities for local residents.
[noun] – a length of time
The teacher gave us a five-minute break during the class period.
[verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen
My parents always encourage me to do my best in school.
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。
Disney is concerned about a proposed UK law that requires sending reminder notices to streaming service customers every six months. The law aims to ensure customers remember their subscriptions, but Disney believes they already provide clear fee information. They argue that the law is overly controlling and that email reminders may be ignored. Disney wants the reminders to only be sent to industries where people are often tricked, and they think streaming services should be exempt.In addition, Disney doesn’t agree with the law’s idea of having a 14-day cooling-off period for digital subscription services. Disney says that this could be used by customers who want to watch content within those two weeks and then cancel, which could lead to higher prices for loyal subscribers. Disney thinks that only a few people would benefit from this behavior, while responsible users might have to pay more. The UK government says that the law is meant to encourage competition, protect consumers, and not put too much burden on businesses.
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。
- Disney believes that it already provides clear pricing information to its customers.
- The UK government’s intention behind the law is to encourage competition and protect consumers.
- Disney agrees with the law’s idea of a 14-day cooling-off period for digital subscription services.
- Responsible users are more likely to benefit from the proposed law.
- The purpose of the law is to ensure customers remember their subscriptions.
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。
| require | argue | industry | period | encourage |
- The technology ________ has improved the way people communicate with each other.
- The job application may _______ you to provide references from previous employers.
- I have a waiting ______ of two weeks before I can receive my online order.
- The teacher ______ the students to be creative and express their ideas freely.
- They ______ that increasing access to education is important for economic growth.
Listening: