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 it’s important for food labels to show if a food is healthy or not?
- Do you believe that food labels can help prevent health problems like heart disease?
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。
- update /UHP-deyt/
- revise /ri-VAHYZ/
- label /LEY-buhl/
- contain /kuhn-TEYN/
- despite /dih-SPAHYT/
[noun] – a change or addition to something, typically to improve or modernize it
The software update fixed several bugs.
[verb] – to make changes or improvements to something, usually written material or a plan
The teacher will revise the lesson plan for next week.
[noun] – a tag or a piece of paper, cloth, or other material attached to something for identification or description
The store sells clothes with colorful labels.
[verb] – to hold or have something inside
The box contains all the supplies you need.
[preposition] – in spite of; regardless of
Despite the rain, they went for a walk.
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。
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced new rules that require packaged foods to meet certain standards to be labeled as “healthy.” This update revises the FDA’s 30-year-old definition of “healthy” to help consumers make better choices while shopping. The goal is to address rising diet-related diseases like heart disease and diabetes by aligning food labels with current dietary guidelines. The new rules require foods to contain specific amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, or protein while limiting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats. As a result, some foods, such as sugary cereals and sweetened yogurts, will no longer be able to use the “healthy” label. These changes will take effect in two months, with food manufacturers having until February 2028 to comply. The update reflects recent scientific research and a better understanding of nutrition. Experts, including Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, have praised the change, but some groups, like the Consumer Brands Association, are concerned it could limit healthier options and impact consumers financially. Despite these concerns, the FDA believes the new rules will improve public health.
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 new rules allow sugary cereals to be labeled as “healthy.”
- The new rules will take effect in two months.
- Food manufacturers have until February 2030 to comply with the new rules.
- The new FDA rules were created based on old scientific research.
- The Consumer Brands Association supports the new FDA rules without any concerns.
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。
| update | revise | labels | contains | despite |
- He needs to __________ his report before submitting it.
- She put __________ on all the boxes before moving.
- The salad __________ a variety of fresh vegetables and nuts.
- She smiled __________ feeling tired.
- She received an __________ on the project status during the meeting.