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 drunk wine?
- Does your country produce wine?
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。
- steep /steep/
- valley /VAL-ee/
- method /METH-uhd/
- own /ohn/
- require /ri-KWAHYUHR/
[adjective] – rising or falling sharply; having a steep slope
The hiker carefully navigated the steep path up the mountain.
[noun] – low areas of land between hills or mountains, often with a river or stream running through them
The kids played in the valley near the river.
[noun] – a particular way of doing something
She uses a new method to study for her tests.
[verb] – to have something that legally belongs to you
I own a dog named Max.
[verb] – to need something or make something necessary
This job will require special training.
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。
The Ribeira Sacra region in northwestern Spain is famous for its unique winemaking tradition called “heroic viticulture.” Local winegrowers and Moldovan workers carefully harvest grapes from steep, terraced hillsides that overlook deep valleys. This traditional method is crucial for producing prized wines, including the aromatic varieties Mencia, Godello, and Loureira. The region is also known for its medieval churches and monasteries, along with mineral-rich slate soil and a cool climate, which enhance the wine quality. Fernando Gonzalez, who owns the Algueira winery in Doade, explains that this winemaking process requires a strong personal commitment from everyone involved, making it both heroic and dramatic. In the early 20th century, the wine industry almost disappeared due to a pest called Phylloxera, which harmed many vineyards and caused poverty. After Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died in 1975, the government provided financial help to farmers to revive the remaining vineyards. This support has successfully restored the Ribeira Sacra wine industry, which now gains international recognition. Wine writer Harold Heckle notes that these wines have cultural and historical value, attracting wealthy wine enthusiasts.
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 Ribeira Sacra region is known for its winemaking tradition called “heroic viticulture.”
- Local winegrowers and Moldovan workers harvest grapes from steep, terraced hillsides.
- The government provided financial help to farmers after the death of Francisco Franco in 1980.
- The region is known for its tropical climate, which is not suitable for winemaking.
- The wines from Ribeira Sacra have cultural and historical value, attracting wealthy wine enthusiasts.
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。
| steep | valley | method | own | require |
- They want to __________ a house one day.
- We had a picnic in the sunny __________.
- The __________ climb to the summit left the hikers breathless but excited by the view.
- You will __________ a ticket to enter the concert.
- The chef showed us his __________ for making pasta.