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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。
- Where do people usually buy makeup?
- What makes shopping fun?
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。
- reduce /ri-DOOST/
[verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.
Store visits were reduced last year. - large /lahrj/
[adjective] – big in size or amount
The beauty market is large. - comfortable /comfortable /KUHM-fer-tuh-buhl//
[adjective] – feeling relaxed
Chairs make the store comfortable. - interesting /IN-truh-sting/
[adjective] – holding attention
New tools make shopping interesting. - adapt /uh-DAPT/
[verb] – change to fit new situations
Stores must adapt to new 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。
Department stores in the United States are changing how they sell beauty products. Many people now watch videos online to learn about makeup and skincare. Some shoppers use AI tools to find products. This change has reduced visits to beauty counters in stores. The beauty market is very large, so stores want customers to return, especially during holidays.
To help, stores are adding new services. Some stores use robots or virtual tools. These changes make shopping more comfortable and interesting. Experts say stores must adapt to new habits. Online shopping is still popular, but stores hope new ideas will help them stay open.
To help, stores are adding new services. Some stores use robots or virtual tools. These changes make shopping more comfortable and interesting. Experts say stores must adapt to new habits. Online shopping is still popular, but stores hope new ideas will help them stay open.
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。
- People only learn about beauty in stores.
- Online shopping is popular.
- Stores use robots now.
- The beauty market is small.
- Stores do not 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。
| reduced | large | comfortable | interesting | adapt |
- People ______ to new technology.
- Sales ______ after online shopping grew.
- ______ stores sell many products.
- ______ spaces help shoppers stay.
- ______ displays attract customers.