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 struggled to sleep after a schedule change?
- Have you heard of daylight saving time (DST) before?
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。
- link /lingk/
- effect /ih-FEKT/
- remain /ri-MEYN/
- recommend /rek-uh-MEND/
- permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt/
[verb] – to connect or relate one thing to another
Research links air pollution to an increased risk of lung diseases.
[noun] – a result or a consequence of an action or event
The new policy had positive effects on student performance.
[verb] – to stay in the same state or condition
Even after the changes, the main goals of the project remain the same.
[verb] – to suggest something as the best option
Doctors recommend drinking plenty of water during hot weather.
[adjective] – lasting for a long time or forever
The company is offering both temporary and permanent job positions.
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。
Daylight saving time (DST) starts every March in most parts of the United States, requiring people to set their clocks forward by one hour. This results in darker mornings but extends daylight in the evening. DST was originally created to save energy and make better use of daylight, but it can affect sleep by disrupting the body’s internal clock. Studies show that these sleep disturbances can last for weeks. Research also links DST to a short-term increase in heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents, raising concerns about its health effects. While most of the U.S. follows DST, states like Hawaii and most of Arizona remain on standard time. Many other countries also use DST, but their schedules differ. To adjust more easily, experts recommend gradually shifting sleep schedules. Going to bed 15–20 minutes earlier before the time change can help. Getting morning sunlight also helps reset the body’s clock, improving sleep and overall health. Lawmakers continue to debate whether to keep switching times or choose one permanent schedule, with experts favoring standard time for better sleep.
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。
- DST makes mornings brighter and evenings darker.
- One purpose of DST is to save energy.
- DST has no effect on people’s sleep.
- Hawaii and Arizona follow DST like the rest of the U.S.
- Experts recommend adjusting sleep schedules slowly before DST begins.
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。
links | effects | remain | recommend | permanent |
- Many traditions ______ important in modern society.
- Scientists are searching for a ______ solution to the plastic waste problem.
- A recent study ______ excessive screen time to poor sleep quality in teenagers.
- Scientists are studying the long-term ______ of climate change on wildlife.
- Teachers ______ practicing vocabulary every day to improve language skills.