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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 usually trust health information you see on websites?
- Do you check more than one source when you see surprising news online?
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。
- update /uhp-DEYT/
[noun] – a change or addition that makes something more current
The school website posted an update about the new class schedule. - claim /kleym/
[noun] – a statement that something is true, even if it is not proven
The reporter made a claim that the story was based on real events. - misleading /mis-LEE-ding/
[adjective] – giving the wrong idea or making someone believe something that is not true
The advertisement was misleading because it did not show the real price. - question /KWES-chuhn/
[verb] – to express doubt about something or ask if it is true
Several parents questioned the school’s decision to cancel the event. - influence /IN-floo-uhns/
[noun] – the power to affect how someone thinks or acts
The teacher had a strong influence on her students’ study habits.
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webpage received attention after a major update on November 20, 2025. The change appeared in the “vaccine safety” section. It said the claim “Vaccines do not cause autism” is not an evidence-based statement. This surprised many people because scientists have agreed for years that vaccines do not cause autism. The Autism Science Foundation said the new wording was misleading and ignored many studies showing no link. The American Academy of Pediatrics also disagreed with the update and said the science was already clear. Former CDC officials said many scientific staff did not know about the change, which raised concerns about how it was approved. The CDC website is supervised by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has questioned vaccine safety in the past.The updated page did not include any new research. Instead, it said older studies suggesting a link had already been dismissed by health experts. An HHS spokesperson said the agency had started a broad review of autism research. Former CDC leaders warned that the change might show political influence. The headline “Vaccines do not cause autism” remains on the page, but an asterisk says it stays because of an agreement with a Senate committee. Experts said the situation could affect public trust and future communication.
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 CDC webpage received attention because it had a major update on November 20, 2025.
- The update said that vaccines definitely do not cause autism.
- Scientists have always disagreed about whether vaccines cause autism.
- The Autism Science Foundation said the new wording was confusing and misleading.
- Former CDC leaders were worried that political influence might be affecting the change.
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。
| update | claim | misleading | questioned | influence |
- The label on the bottle was ______ because it did not show all the ingredients.
- The mayor’s speech had a big ______ on the community’s decision.
- The company’s ______ about the product’s quality was questioned by customers.
- The company shared an ______ to explain the changes in its policy.
- Some students ______ whether the new rule was fair.