New York chef transforms diets with edible insects

admin 2024年2月4日

Beginner

world news, world news - beginner

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 ever considered trying edible insects?
Are you aware that consuming insects is a common practice in many cultures around the world?

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。

lead /leed/

[verb] – to be in charge, take precedence, or have a position of authority
She was chosen to lead the project due to her extensive experience and strong leadership skills.

environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/

[noun] – the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live
It’s important to take steps to protect the environment and preserve it for future generations.

recipe /RES-uh-pee/

[noun] – a set of instructions telling you how to prepare and cook food, including a list of what food is needed for this
She followed the recipe carefully, adding each ingredient in the specified order to create the perfect cake.

regular /REG-yuh-ler/

[adjective] – customary, usual, or standard
The bakery always offers a selection of regular pastries, like croissants and muffins.

powder /POU-der/

[noun] – a loose, dry substance that consists of extremely small pieces, usually made by breaking something up and crushing it
She carefully measured out the baking powder before adding it to the cake batter.

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。

Chef Joseph Yoon, in New York City, leads the Brooklyn Bugs project. He believes insects are good to eat and good for the environment.

There are over 2,100 types of edible insects in the world, with flavors like nuts or citrus. Yoon wants to show people this new food and inspire insect recipes. About 2 billion people eat insects, but in some countries, people aren’t sure. However, insects are better for the environment. For example, crickets need much less food than regular animals. Yoon’s goal is to make eating insects normal everywhere. He wants to change the idea from “ew” to “yum”. To help, Yoon suggests adding insects to dishes, like putting crickets in rice or using cricket powder in cheese sauce. With products like the Chapul Cricket energy bar and more insect farms, this food idea is getting stronger. Yoon says everyone can help by eating insects, even just once a week. This will help the environment and benefit future generations.

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。

Chef Yoon believes that insects are not suitable for consumption and are detrimental to the environment.
Approximately 2 billion people worldwide consume insects as part of their diet.
There are only about 100 types of edible insects globally, with limited flavor profiles.
Insects, like crickets, require significantly less food compared to conventional livestock, making them more environmentally sustainable.
In some countries, insects are widely accepted as a regular part of the diet without hesitation or uncertainty.

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。

lead

environment

recipe

regular

powder

The restaurant serves __________ and gluten-free versions of their popular dishes.
The manager’s ability to __________ the team effectively was evident in the successful completion of the challenging project ahead of schedule.
To enhance the flavor of the soup, the chef recommends sprinkling a pinch of truffle __________ on top just before serving.
The organization is committed to sustainable practices that minimize their impact on the __________.
The cookbook contains a diverse collection of __________, ranging from simple weeknight meals to more elaborate dishes for special occasions.