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 easy or difficult to change eating habits?
- Do you think government programs can help people eat better?
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。
- challenge /CHAL-inj/
- consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/
- obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/
- nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/
- implementation /im-pluh-muhn-TEY-shuhn/
[noun] – a difficult task or problem that requires effort to solve or overcome
Solving the math problem was a real challenge for me.
[noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something
Water consumption increases in hot weather.
[noun] – a condition where a person has too much body fat, leading to health issues
Obesity is a common health problem today.
[noun] – the process of getting the food necessary for health and growth
Good nutrition helps children grow strong and healthy.
[noun] – the act of putting a plan or decision into action
The implementation of the new rules starts tomorrow.
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。
Recent health reform proposals in the United States aim to tackle public health challenges by promoting better dietary habits. Announced recently, these measures include enhancing school lunch programs, banning harmful food additives, and cutting down on ultra-processed food consumption. Public health advocates highlight the link between diets high in salt, sugar, and fat and rising rates of obesity and diabetes. Studies show that reducing these harmful ingredients can significantly lower health risks. Experts view these proposals as a potential way to improve nutrition quality across the nation, though concerns about practical implementation remain. These efforts reflect decades of advocacy for public health improvements.
Despite their potential benefits, implementing these reforms presents significant challenges. Industry groups have voiced resistance, and revising regulatory frameworks would require extensive effort and collaboration. Enhancing school lunch programs necessitates coordination among agencies, schools, and states, along with substantial funding. Cultural and economic barriers also hinder changes in dietary behaviors. Proponents believe these reforms are vital for reducing health issues, cutting healthcare costs, and fostering a healthier society.
Despite their potential benefits, implementing these reforms presents significant challenges. Industry groups have voiced resistance, and revising regulatory frameworks would require extensive effort and collaboration. Enhancing school lunch programs necessitates coordination among agencies, schools, and states, along with substantial funding. Cultural and economic barriers also hinder changes in dietary behaviors. Proponents believe these reforms are vital for reducing health issues, cutting healthcare costs, and fostering a healthier society.
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。
- Recent health reforms in the U.S. aim to improve dietary habits.
- The reforms do not include changes to school lunch programs.
- Reducing sugar and fat in diets has no impact on health risks.
- Implementing these reforms will require effort and collaboration.
- Health reforms do not face any opposition from industry groups.
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。
| challenge | consumption | obesity | nutrition | implementation |
- The school offers lessons on healthy ______.
- Learning a new language is a big ______ for me.
- High sugar ______ can make people sick.
- Walking daily helps prevent ______.
- Teachers worked on the ______ of new teaching methods.