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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 heard about any recent developments in vehicle technology?
- Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle?
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。
- truck /truhk/
- sales /seyl/
- rising /RAHY-zing /
- load /lohd /
- success /suhk-SES/
[noun] – a motor vehicle designed for carrying goods and materials
The delivery company bought a new truck to handle the increased volume of shipments.
[noun] – the number of items sold
The company experienced a surge in sales after launching their new product.
[adjective] – increasing in power, influence, or popularity
The rising cost of living is putting financial strain on many families.
[noun] – the amount of weight that a vehicle, container, or structure can carry or hold
The truck was unable to carry the heavy load of bricks.
[noun] – the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
The launch of the new product was a great success, exceeding the company’s sales expectations.
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。
Toyota Motor is currently testing a new electric version of its Hilux pickup truck to see how well it performs in various environmental conditions. The company plans to start making this electric vehicle in Thailand by the end of 2025. As pickups are incredibly popular in Thailand, making up more than half of all vehicle sales, this move is strategic. It aims to keep Toyota competitive, especially against rising electric vehicle producers from China. Pras Ganesh, the Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Asia, highlighted this initiative during the Future Mobility Asia Summit, noting Toyota’s commitment to adapt and innovate in response to shifting market demands. Additionally, Toyota is examining how the heavier battery impacts the truck’s capacity to carry loads. This is crucial to ensure the electric Hilux meets the practical needs of its users. Despite tough competition from global leaders like Tesla and China’s BYD, Toyota is leveraging its success in the hybrid market. In 2023, hybrids accounted for about 11.5% of Toyota’s total vehicle sales in Thailand, indicating Toyota’s effective strategy in a market trending towards more sustainable automotive solutions.
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。
- Toyota plans to start producing the electric vehicle in Thailand by the end of 2025.
- Pickups make up less than half of all vehicle sales in Thailand.
- Toyota’s move to produce electric vehicles in Thailand is not part of any strategic plan.
- Toyota is aiming to meet the impractical needs of its users with the electric Hilux.
- Toyota is not concerned about the impact of the heavier battery on the truck’s loading capacity.
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。
| truck | sale | rising | load | success |
- There has been a __________ demand for renewable energy sources in recent years.
- After loading the __________ with furniture, they drove to their new home.
- The elevator has a maximum _________ capacity of 1000 kilograms.
- Her __________ in the music industry came after years of hard work and dedication.
- The __________ of electric vehicles have been steadily increasing in recent years.