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 some people prefer using coffee creamer?
- Is the purpose of adding coffee creamer to coffee to make it taste and feel better?
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。
- predict /pri-DIKT/
- concentrated /KON-suhn-trey-tid/
- demand /dih-MAND/
- particularly /per-tik-yuh-ler-lee/
- diet /DAHY-it /
[verb] – to state or make known in advance; foretell
The weather forecast will predict rain for tomorrow.
[adjective] – having all components; condensed
The orange juice was too concentrated, so I added water to dilute it.
[noun] – a need or requirement for a particular product or service
There is a high demand for the new smartphone model.
[adverb ] – especially; to a higher degree
I enjoy all fruits, but I am particularly fond of strawberries.
[noun] – the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats
She follows a vegetarian diet and avoids meat.
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 recent study by Expert Market Research predicts that the global coffee creamer market will steadily grow at a rate of 4.5% annually from 2024 to 2032. This growth is mainly because more people prefer special and flavored coffees. Coffee creamers, also known as coffee whiteners, have become crucial in the worldwide coffee culture, making coffee taste and feel better. These creamers are available in liquid, powder, and concentrated forms to suit different preferences. The market is expanding because more people love coffee, and there is a rising demand for easy-to-use food and drink products. Growing demand for flavored coffees, particularly among millennials and Gen Z, is driving the popularity of diverse coffee creamers. Available in flavors like vanilla, hazelnut, caramel, and chocolate, these creamers offer a personalized coffee experience. The market is influenced by the rise in interest in plant-based and lactose-free options catering to vegan diets. Innovations in processing, like single-serve packets, cater to busy consumers. Online sales contribute to market growth by offering diverse shopping experiences. Currently, North America leads the market, with this dominance expected to persist.
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 global coffee creamer market is expected to decline by 4.5% annually from 2024 to 2032.
- Coffee creamers are only available in liquid form.
- The rise in interest in plant-based and lactose-free options has had no impact on the coffee creamer market.
- Single-serve packets are not considered an innovation in coffee creamer processing.
- North America does not currently lead the coffee creamer market.
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。
| predict | concentrated | demand | particularly | diet |
- A balanced ______ includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- It’s challenging to ______ the outcome of the game.
- The cleaner is highly ______, so a little goes a long way.
- The company struggled to meet the sudden increase in ______.
- The team performed well, ______ in the second half of the game.