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 people in your area often buy drinks?
- Have food or drink prices increased in your area recently?
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。
- salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/
[adjective] – the salient facts are the most important ones
The salient point helped the class understand the lesson. - elevated /EL-uh-vey-tid/
[adjective] – raised or higher than usual
The bridge had an elevated walkway for safety. - adverse /ad-VURS/
[adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect
The adverse weather stopped the small outdoor event. - supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/
[noun] – something extra that is added to something else
Students supplement lessons with short practice videos online. - stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/
[verb] – to make something firm or steady
Workers tried to stabilize the chair before sitting.
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。
Coffee prices in the United States increased in September based on new government data. The report showed that the average price of one pound of ground coffee reached $9.14, higher than the $8.87 recorded in August. This rise became salient because food prices for meals at home and in restaurants also showed elevated levels of growth. A national index that followed many coffee products reported a 19% increase from the previous year. Small cafés in cities such as Chicago raised drink prices after bean costs rose by about 15%. Shops also faced higher costs for cups and sleeves, plus a new minimum wage of $16.60 per hour, creating more adverse conditions for business operations.
Import rules added more pressure to the market. Almost all coffee in the United States came from Brazil, Colombia, and Vietnam, but tariffs reduced shipments. Weather events like heat, drought, and La Niña also lowered supply. Farms explored new coffee types to supplement plants and protect crops from climate problems. Lawmakers discussed a plan to remove tariffs in order to stabilize supply and support both customers and businesses.
Import rules added more pressure to the market. Almost all coffee in the United States came from Brazil, Colombia, and Vietnam, but tariffs reduced shipments. Weather events like heat, drought, and La Niña also lowered supply. Farms explored new coffee types to supplement plants and protect crops from climate problems. Lawmakers discussed a plan to remove tariffs in order to stabilize supply and support both customers and businesses.
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。
- Coffee prices in the United States decreased in September.
- The average price of one pound of ground coffee reached $9.14.
- Food prices stayed the same in both homes and restaurants.
- A national index reported a 19% increase in coffee products.
- Cafés lowered drink prices after bean costs rose by 15%.
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。
| salient | elevated | adverse | supplement | stabilize |
- The team will ______ the table to stop shaking.
- The map showed a ______ detail about the road.
- The doctor checked his ______ body temperature.
- The medicine caused an ______ reaction on her skin.
- The booklet is a helpful ______ to the main guide.