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 enjoy trying food from other countries?
- Have you ever eaten a meal that felt special or different from normal?
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。
- cuisine /kwi-ZEEN/
[noun] – a style or type of cooking, especially from a particular country or region
Japanese cuisine is known for fresh ingredients and simple flavors. - ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/
[noun] – an action or activity done in a regular, traditional, or special way
A morning tea ritual is important in some families because it helps them start the day calmly. - seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/
[adjective] – available or used during a particular time of the year
The market sells seasonal fruits that are fresh only in the summer. - custom /KUHS-tuhm/
[noun] – a traditional behavior or practice of a group, culture, or community
One custom in the village is to greet every neighbor with a small gift during the festival. - preserve /pri-ZURV/
[verb] – to keep something in good condition or protect it from being lost or damaged
The library works hard to preserve old books so future students can read them.
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。
Italian cuisine received international attention on December 10, 2025, when UNESCO added the traditions of Italian cooking to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The announcement took place at a meeting in New Delhi, where UNESCO reviewed important cultural practices. The decision focused on Italian food rituals, including family meals, cooking skills passed from older generations, and strong regional traditions. Italian officials said the listing showed that cuisine is an important part of national culture. The nomination also noted the use of seasonal ingredients, simple methods, and efforts to reduce waste.The recognition also showed that food traditions can support communities. After the 2017 UNESCO listing for Neapolitan pizza-making, many training schools opened, and this increased tourism and education activity. Officials said that Italian cuisine has many styles influenced by migration and history, which makes it special in world cooking. Analysts reported that shared meals help people build connections, and this remains a key cultural element. UNESCO also examined how Italy protects these customs and observed that the country uses detailed methods to preserve them. Italian cuisine now appears with other recognized food traditions from France, Senegal, Brazil, and Spain.
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。
- UNESCO added Italian cooking traditions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2025.
- The announcement about Italian cuisine was made during a meeting in Rome.
- The decision focused on family meals and cooking skills passed from older generations.
- Italian officials said cuisine is not connected to national culture.
- Officials said Italian cuisine has many styles influenced by migration and history.
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。
| cuisine | ritual | seasonal | custom | preserve |
- The community started a project to ______ traditional songs that were slowly disappearing.
- The school has a yearly ______ where students light candles to welcome new classmates.
- Mexican ______ uses many spices, which give the dishes strong and colorful tastes.
- The restaurant changes its menu to include ______ vegetables during the winter.
- A common ______ in many countries is to remove shoes before entering a home.