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 avoided a food because you thought it might be unsafe?
- Do you usually check what ingredients are in the food you eat?
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。
- lawmaker /LAW-mey-ker/
[noun] – a person who makes or passes laws in a government
The lawmakers voted on a new education policy. - contain /kuhn-TEYN/
[verb] – to have something inside or as part of it
This soup contains chicken and vegetables. - reaction /ree-AK-shuhn/
[noun] – a response of the body or mind to something (such as food, medicine, or an event)
Some people have strong reactions to insect bites. - detail /dih-TEYL/
[noun] – a small piece of information about something
The teacher gave extra details about the homework. - cart /kahrt/
[noun] – a small vehicle with wheels used to carry or sell things
Street vendors often sell food from carts.
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。
In September, lawmakers in California were scheduled to decide on a new rule called Senate Bill 68, or the Allergen Disclosure for Dining Experiences Act. If the governor agrees, the law will begin on July 1, 2026. It would make California the first state in the country to ask restaurants to show if food contains nine common allergens. These are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. Senator Caroline Menjivar suggested the law because many people in the state have strong allergies that can cause dangerous reactions. Supporters mention the case of 17-year-old Braxton Kimura from San Jose, who has serious allergies. A group called Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) says more than 33 million people in the United States, including almost 4 million in California, live with food allergies.The plan would let restaurants give allergen details on paper menus, wall charts, or digital menus using QR codes. Food trucks and carts would not have to follow this rule. Families and doctors say the law would help keep people safe. Restaurant owners, however, say it could cost too much and be hard to update menus. Supporters say other places, like Europe and some U.S. chains, already show allergen information.
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 law would begin in July 2025 if the governor agrees.
- The article lists only five allergens, such as milk and eggs.
- FARE says about 10 million Americans have food allergies.
- Food trucks and carts would also need to follow the new rule.
- Families and doctors believe the law would improve safety.
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。
lawmakers | contains | reactions | details | carts |
- This drink ______ too much sugar for children.
- Local ______ discussed plans to improve public transport.
- The new medicine caused bad ______ in a few patients.
- Many tourists buy snacks from food ______ near the beach.
- The report includes important ______ about the accident.