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 come across any specific trends or news stories lately related to electric vehicles or car manufacturing?
- Are electric vehicles common in your country?
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。
- financial /fi-NAN-shuhl/
- announce /uh-NOUNS/
- consider /kuhn-SID-er/
- operation /op-uh-REY-shuhn/
- produce /pruh-DOOS/
[adjective] – relating to money or how money is managed
The company’s financial situation improved after implementing cost-saving measures.
[verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially
The company will announce its new product line during the press conference tomorrow.
[verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
John needs to consider his career options before making a decision about further studies.
[noun] – a process or series of actions performed to achieve a specific result or goal
The operation of the new assembly line in the factory increased productivity by 30%.
[verb] – to make something or bring something into existence
The factory produces high-quality furniture using sustainable materials.
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。
Honda, a well-known Japanese car manufacturer, is thinking of building a new electric car factory in Canada, which could cost around $13.83 billion. This decision carries significant financial weight for Honda. They are considering producing car batteries at this new facility. Japan’s Nikkei news group shared the details about this big idea on January 7.Even though Honda has not officially announced it, the Canadian government’s industry office is excited about a potential investment. They see it as proof of Canada’s skilled workers and growing industries. Honda has not sold many electric cars compared to other types. Less than 0.5% of their global sales in the first nine months of 2023 were electric cars. Honda considers placing a new factory near an existing one in Ontario, Canada, and aims to decide before year-end, potentially starting operations by 2028. They plan to sell electric cars in North America by 2026 using their new Honda e:Architecture. In 2022, they partnered with LG Energy Solution for an Ohio battery plant. However, in October 2023, Honda and General Motors scrapped their $5 billion deal to jointly produce affordable electric cars aimed at challenging Tesla.
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。
- Honda has officially confirmed the construction of a new electric car factory in Canada.
- The proposed investment for the potential new factory in Canada by Honda could be approximately $13.83 billion.
- Honda aims to make the new factory operational by 2024, intending to commence production earlier than the proposed 2028 timeline.
- Less than 0.5% of Honda’s global sales in the first nine months of 2023 were electric cars.
- Honda has been leading the global electric car market, surpassing other major manufacturers in electric vehicle sales.
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。
| financial | announce | consider | operation | produce |
- Please __________ all the factors before choosing a vacation destination for the family trip.
- She sought __________ advice to manage her investments wisely.
- Effective __________ of the company’s customer service department ensured prompt resolution of client inquiries.
- His company __________ innovative software solutions for various industries.
- The mayor plans to __________ the city’s new environmental initiatives next week.