
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 read books about real life?
- Do books help people learn ideas?
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。
- publish /PUB-lish/
[verb] – to make a book available
The company published a new book. - copy /KOP-ee/
[noun] – one book
She bought one copy. - public /PUHB-lik/
[noun] – relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people
She listens to public opinion. - discussion /di-SKUH-shuhn/
[noun] – people talking about ideas
The class had a discussion. - encourage /en-KUR-ij/
[verb] – to give support
Teachers encourage reading.
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 new memoir was published in early October and quickly attracted attention from readers. The book tells a real story and focuses on responsibility and leadership in everyday life. Within two months, it sold one million copies worldwide, showing strong interest across many countries. More than half of sales came from North America, according to the publisher. Editors said the fast sales growth surprised the industry and led to more printings to meet demand.
The memoir received strong public interest because it explains ideas in simple language. Readers said the story helped them think about choices, work, and values. Teachers and reviewers described the book as important for learning, discussion, and reflection. Publishers noted that memoirs like this help people understand real experiences and social systems. Experts added that clear stories can guide readers toward better decisions and responsible action. This kind of writing supports careful reading skills and encourages calm discussion in classrooms, libraries, and community learning spaces today.
The memoir received strong public interest because it explains ideas in simple language. Readers said the story helped them think about choices, work, and values. Teachers and reviewers described the book as important for learning, discussion, and reflection. Publishers noted that memoirs like this help people understand real experiences and social systems. Experts added that clear stories can guide readers toward better decisions and responsible action. This kind of writing supports careful reading skills and encourages calm discussion in classrooms, libraries, and community learning spaces today.
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 book is fiction.
- The book sold many copies.
- The book uses difficult language.
- The public showed interest.
- The book encourages discussion.
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。
| published | copies | public | discussion | encourage |
- Friends ______ learning.
- ______ interest increased.
- The story was ______ online.
- Many ______ were sold.
- ______ started after reading.