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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。
- Do you think water conservation is important in your country?
- Can you imagine a world where recycled water is used in many products?
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。
- discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uhn/
- recycled /ruh-SAI-kld/
- promote /pruh-MOHT/
- taste /teyst/
- access /AK-ses/
[noun] – the act of talking about something in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas
The students had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
[adjective] – having been used before and then put through a process so that it can form a new product
The company uses recycled materials to create new products, helping to reduce waste.
[verb] – to encourage or support the growth or development of something
The company is planning to promote its new product next month.
[noun] – the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth, or a preference
I love the taste of chocolate cake.
[noun] – the ability or right to approach, enter, or use something
The library provides access to a wide range of books and journals.
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。
As water scarcity becomes a growing global issue, countries are exploring new ways to conserve and manage water. One innovative solution is NEWBrew, a beer made from treated wastewater. Produced in Singapore, a country with no natural water sources, NEWBrew uses NEWater, which is purified wastewater that is safe to drink. Singapore has long relied on water recycling and conservation, and NEWBrew was introduced in 2018 by a local brewery. It has since been featured at global events like the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan, aiming to raise awareness about water recycling and show that treated wastewater can be used in everyday products, including beverages. NEWBrew has sparked discussions about using recycled water in various industries. While some find the idea unusual, many Singaporeans have accepted it due to the government’s long-standing efforts to promote water conservation. Made in small batches, NEWBrew has been praised for its crisp, refreshing taste. Experts believe that treated wastewater will become more important as water shortages worsen, helping countries manage resources and ensure access to clean water. NEWBrew highlights how creative solutions can address the global water crisis.
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。
- NEWBrew is made from fresh water.
- Singapore introduced NEWBrew in 2018.
- Singapore has many natural water sources.
- NEWBrew has been featured at global events like COP29 in Azerbaijan.
- Most Singaporeans do not accept the idea of drinking recycled water.
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。
discussions | recycled | promote | taste | access |
- The meeting was filled with __________ on how to improve the project.
- The __________ of fresh strawberries is sweet and refreshing.
- She worked hard to __________ awareness of environmental issues.
- She had easy __________ to all the necessary resources for her project.
- __________ paper is often used in schools to promote environmental sustainability.