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 enjoy trying new drinks or food items?
- Do you think fast service is important when buying drinks?
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。
- service /SUR-vis/
- report /ri-PAWRT/
- drop /drop/
- software /SAWFT-wair/
- design /dih-ZAHYN/
[noun] – the help or work done for customers in a store, restaurant, or business
The hotel is known for its excellent service during check-in.
[noun] – a written or spoken account that gives information about something
The teacher gave a weekly report on student progress.
[verb] – to become lower in amount, number, or level
Sales dropped after the store raised its prices.
[noun] – the programs used by a computer or other device
The new software helps students learn English faster.
[noun] – a plan or drawing that shows how something will look or work
The architect showed new designs for the school building.
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。
Starbucks said it will make changes to help its U.S. stores. The company will add new drinks and improve store service. This news came after the company’s third-quarter report. Starbucks made $9.5 billion from April to June, which was 4% more than before. But sales in U.S. stores went down by 2%. This was the sixth time in a row that sales dropped. People spent more money per visit, but fewer people came to the stores. In China, Starbucks stores did better. The company is looking at 20 new business ideas to grow in small cities in China, said CEO Brian Niccol.In the U.S., Starbucks will start a new plan in August called the “Green Apron Service.” It was tested in 1,500 stores. The goal is to give better service and help workers during busy hours. New store software helps finish 80% of orders in four minutes. Starbucks will also make the menu simpler and add new drinks like protein foam drinks, energy drinks, and coconut water. There will also be gluten-free food. Starbucks is changing store designs too, adding drive-thrus and more seats. These ideas are to bring back more customers and improve sales.
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。
- Starbucks will add new drinks and improve service in U.S. stores.
- Sales in U.S. stores went up by 2% from April to June.
- It was the first time that sales dropped in U.S. stores.
- The new plan was tested in 1,500 Starbucks stores.
- The new software helps complete 80% of orders in ten minutes.
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。
| service | report | dropped | software | designs |
- The number of tourists ______ during the rainy season.
- She looked at many house ______ before choosing one.
- Our office uses special ______ to track all tasks.
- Good ______ at the restaurant made the meal more enjoyable.
- The company shared its yearly ______ with all employees.