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 thought about how much salt or sugar is in your food?
- Would you be interested in joining a food experiment for a month?
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。
- include /in-KLOOD/
- controlled /kuhn-TROHLD/
- result /ri-ZUHLT/
- appealing /uh-PEE-ling/
- overeat /oh-ver-EET/
[verb] – to have something or someone as part of a group or set
The club activities include painting, dancing, and photography.
[adjective] – managed or kept within limits
The animals were kept in a controlled space for the science experiment.
[noun] – the information or outcome that comes from doing something
The results of the survey showed that most students enjoy learning online.
[adjective] – attractive or interesting
The colorful posters made the event more appealing to students.
[verb] – to eat too much food
People often overeat during holiday celebrations.
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 recent study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) explored how ultraprocessed foods impact human health. These foods now make up over 70% of the U.S. food supply and often contain high amounts of fat, sugar, and salt. Examples include sweetened cereals, frozen pizza, and chips. The study aimed to see if eating these foods leads to consuming more calories, which can cause weight gain and other health problems. Participants, such as Sam Srisatta, stayed in a controlled environment for 28 days. Their meals were carefully planned by NIH dietitians, and their health, activity, and food intake were closely watched.The results showed that people who ate ultraprocessed foods consumed around 1,000 more calories each day compared to those who ate less processed meals. This led to noticeable weight gain. Experts think that the combination of fat, sugar, salt, and carbs makes these foods more appealing and easy to overeat. While some scientists thought the study was too short, others said longer and larger studies could give more insight. Still, the findings suggest that changing how ultraprocessed foods are made could help people eat less.
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。
- Ultraprocessed foods are a small part of the U.S. food supply.
- Sweetened cereals and frozen pizza are examples of ultraprocessed foods.
- The study wanted to find out if ultraprocessed foods help people lose weight.
- Participants lived in a free and open environment for the study.
- People who ate ultraprocessed foods ate fewer calories.
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。
include | controlled | results | appealing | overeat |
- I try not to ______ when I’m feeling bored or stressed.
- Students took the test in a ______ setting to ensure fairness.
- My summer plans ______ visiting my grandparents and going to the beach.
- The test ______ revealed that the new medicine worked well.
- The smell of fresh bread is very ______ when you’re hungry.