Parisians embrace ‘puppy yoga’ trend as relaxation and joy unfold

admin 2024年4月4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 ever attended any yoga or fitness classes?
Have you ever heard of any unusual or creative businesses or services aimed at improving people’s mental well-being or relaxation?

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。

reduce /ri-DOOS/

[verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.
The meditation helped him reduce stress levels after a long day at work.

unable /uhn-EY-buhl/

[adjective] – to not be able to do something
Due to his allergies, she was unable to keep a cat as a pet in her apartment.

peaceful /PEES-fuhl/

[adjective] – calm and quiet; free from worries or annoyances
Walking by the lake in the evening brought a peaceful feeling, free from the hustle and bustle of the city.

session /SESH-uhn/

[noun] – a period of time or a meeting when a particular activity takes place
The therapy session helped her cope with anxiety and stress.

local /LOH-kuhl/

[adjective] – something relating to or located in a particular area, neighborhood, or region nearby
The farmers’ market sells fresh produce sourced from local farms in the region.

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。

Parisians now have “puppy yoga” to relax and reduce stress. It combines yoga with cuddling cute puppies. Ella Rubinski, who created Puppy Yoga Paris, aims to bring calmness and joy, especially to busy people unable to have pets due to work or small homes.

At Puppy Yoga Paris, people do 20 minutes of yoga and then play with cute puppies for 40 minutes. Ella Rubinski thinks it’s perfect for busy city residents with small homes, aiming for a peaceful vibe with these adorable animals. Sessions cost 35 euros initially and increased to 45 euros this year. Ella Rubinski partners with local breeders who bring the animals; the puppies stay briefly and then leave. Because lots of people are interested, she opened a center in Madrid and wants to open more across France in 2024. This special way of doing yoga with playful puppies helps busy Parisians relax and find happiness in their busy lives. Ella Rubinski wants to grow this business all over France so more people can do yoga and enjoy being with young animals.

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。

Ella Rubinski introduced Puppy Yoga Paris to promote high-intensity workout sessions.
The yoga sessions are conducted for 30 minutes and followed by a 30-minute playtime with the puppies.
Puppy Yoga Paris was initially priced at 35 euros per session and later increased to 45 euros in the current year.
Ella Rubinski plans to close down her existing centers in Madrid due to low interest and demand.
Ella Rubinski aims to discourage people from practicing yoga with playful puppies due to concerns about safety and hygiene.

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。

reduce

unable

peaceful

session

local

They were __________ to attend the concert because of their prior commitments.
She enjoys supporting __________ businesses by shopping at the nearby family-owned stores.
They had a productive brainstorming __________ to plan the event.
After a long day, she found solace in the __________ atmosphere of her garden, away from the noise of traffic.
Taking a walk in nature can __________ anxiety and bring a sense of calmness.