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 you know about high-speed trains?
- Are there advantages to using trains compared to cars or airplanes?
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。
- service /SUR-vis/
- option /OP-shuhn/
- journey /JUR-nee/
- promote /pruh-MOHT/
- benefit /BEN-uh-fit/
[noun] – a system or process for providing something, like transportation, for people
The restaurant offers great service to its customers.
[noun] – a choice or alternative
I have the option to take the bus or walk.
[noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another
The journey to the beach was long but fun.
[verb] – to support or encourage something to happen or grow
She works to promote healthy eating habits.
[noun] – a positive effect or advantage gained from something
Regular exercise has many health benefits.
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 high-speed train service connecting Berlin and Paris was launched on December 16, 2024, offering an environmentally friendly option for travel between the two cities. The journey lasts eight hours, with stops in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, and Strasbourg, a city that hosts the European Parliament. This new service, developed by Germany’s Deutsche Bahn and France’s SNCF, was introduced to promote sustainable transportation in Europe. It coincided with the annual update of European train schedules, adding a faster route between Munich and Amsterdam. Officials said the project symbolizes the strong partnership between Germany and France and supports regional goals to increase rail travel.
This new service is part of a broader effort to modernize European rail systems and improve reliability. Deutsche Bahn announced plans to increase its long-distance train punctuality from 60 percent to 75 percent by 2027, with key upgrades like the Frankfurt-Mannheim route. Experts praised high-speed trains for their efficiency and environmental benefits, highlighting their importance in the future of European mobility and offering a sustainable alternative to air and road transport.
This new service is part of a broader effort to modernize European rail systems and improve reliability. Deutsche Bahn announced plans to increase its long-distance train punctuality from 60 percent to 75 percent by 2027, with key upgrades like the Frankfurt-Mannheim route. Experts praised high-speed trains for their efficiency and environmental benefits, highlighting their importance in the future of European mobility and offering a sustainable alternative to air and road transport.
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。
- High-speed trains connect Berlin and Paris.
- The journey between Berlin and Paris lasts four hours.
- The new train service is an environmentally friendly option.
- The train stops in Munich and Amsterdam.
- The new service was developed by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF.
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。
| service | option | journey | promote | benefit |
- The new program will bring great ______ to the community by improving access to education.
- She asked for a taxi _____ to the airport.
- I love going on a ______ to new places.
- The movie offers an ______ to watch it in 3D.
- They are trying to ______ their new book online.