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 seen wild plants or mushrooms growing outside?
- Have you ever joined a class or activity about nature?
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。
- class /klas/
[noun] – a group of students learning a subject or skill together
The art school opened new classes for drawing and painting. - ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/
[noun] – food or substance used to prepare a dish
The recipe needs simple ingredients like rice, chicken, and onions. - forest /FAWR-ist/
[noun] – a large area of land covered mainly with trees
Many animals live in the tropical forests of South America. - permission /per-MISH-uhn/
[noun] – the act of allowing someone to do something
Students need permission from the teacher to leave the classroom early. - community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/
[noun] – a group of people living in the same place or having a shared interest
The community built a new playground for local children.
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。
Foraging, which means collecting wild plants and mushrooms, is becoming more popular in the United States and other places. In Massachusetts, teacher and herbalist Iris Phoebe Weaver said that plants like dandelions can be used for food and medicine. Foraging is very old and started long before farming began thousands of years ago. In Iowa, natural resources specialist Gina Buelow explained that mushroom classes are full, with both older gardeners and younger people attending. Many join foraging to save money, care for the environment, or enjoy nature. Chefs in New England also use wild food, such as sea kelp, sea lettuce, and mushrooms, in their cooking. One restaurant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has used these ingredients for many years.Experts say foraging can be done in cities, farms, or forests, but permission or permits are often needed. Supporters believe wild food helps people eat in a sustainable way and connect with culture. However, there are dangers from poisonous plants, so beginners should learn with a guide. Social media, education programs, and maps make foraging easier. Specialists say the rise in foraging shows a growing interest in the environment, community, and food traditions.
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。
- Foraging means collecting wild plants and mushrooms.
- Dandelions can be used for both food and medicine.
- Foraging started only 100 years ago.
- People join foraging only because they want to make money.
- Experts warn that some plants may be poisonous for beginners.
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。
| classes | ingredients | forests | permission | community |
- Festivals bring people in the ______ together every year.
- The country protects its ______ to keep the air and water clean.
- Fresh ______ from the market make the soup taste better.
- Evening ______ in English are popular with adults in the city.
- The company asked for ______ to build a new factory near the river.