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 waited a long time for transportation?
- Have you ever missed an event because of travel problems?
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。
- system /SIS-tuhm/
- information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/
- weight /weyt/
- website /WEB-sahyt/
- return /ri-TURN/
[noun] – a set of connected parts or devices that work together for a purpose
The school installed a new security system to keep students safe.
[noun] – fact or detail about something
The website gives information about local events and activities.
[noun] – how heavy someone or something is
The weight of the package was too heavy for the small shelf.
[noun] – a set of pages on the internet that belong to one person, company, or organization
The company launched a new website to sell its products online.
[verb] – to go back to a place, condition, or activity
The city hopes businesses will return to normal after the storm.
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 August 6, 2025, a problem with United Airlines’ computer system caused many flight delays and cancellations in the United States. The system, called Unimatic, gives important flight information such as aircraft weight, balance, and schedules. It stopped working for several hours in the evening. FlightAware, a flight tracking website, said more than 1,000 flights were delayed and over 200 were canceled. About 35% of United flights were delayed and 7% were canceled that day. Chicago O’Hare International Airport had 42 cancellations, most from United. The problem also affected flights in Denver, Newark, Houston, and San Francisco, and international flights to London, Frankfurt, and Munich. The cause of the problem is not known, but the system was fixed later that night.On August 7, 2025, United said flights were starting to return to normal, but 11% were still delayed and 5% were canceled. The airline gave a travel warning that flights at many U.S. and international airports could still be delayed. The Federal Aviation Administration said it was helping United reduce the delays. United said the problem was not a cybersecurity attack and offered to pay some passenger costs, such as hotel rooms. Experts said airlines need stronger backup systems.
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 Unimatic system only gives information about ticket prices.
- The system stopped working for several hours in the afternoon.
- More than 1,000 flights were delayed because of the problem.
- The problem only affected flights inside the United States.
- United said the problem was caused by a cybersecurity attack.
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。
| system | information | weight | website | return |
- Classes will ______ to their regular schedule next month.
- The doctor checked the baby’s ______ during the appointment.
- The teacher shared ______ on how to prepare for the exam.
- The bank updated its online payment ______ to make transactions faster.
- The school’s ______ has the list of holiday dates for the year.