
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 help clean or organize your home?
- Do you think checking a home often can prevent problems?
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。
- household /HOUS-hohld/
[noun] – a group of people living in one home
Each household in the area received safety information from the city. - spend /spend/
[verb] – to use time or money for something
Many students spend several hours a day studying online. - value /VAL-yoo/
[noun] – the worth of something
Property value can change due to local development. - delayed /dih-LEYD/
[adjective] – happening later than planned
Delayed flights caused problems for travelers at the airport. - risk /risk/
[noun] – the chance that something bad may happen
Driving without rest increases the risk of accidents.
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。
Many households make goals each year about health, organization, and money. Home care has become an important topic in housing reports. In recent years, housing researchers in the United States have said that most homes will stay in use for many years. This makes regular maintenance more important. Housing studies from the 2020s show that adults spend most of their day inside homes. This has raised concerns about safety and air quality. Housing health experts explain that regular home care helps protect health, keeps property value, and lowers repair costs over time.Home care includes simple daily actions and regular checks during the year. Housing specialists recommend cleaning air filters, checking heating and cooling systems, and inspecting plumbing and electrical fixtures. These actions help reduce damage from temperature changes, moisture, and air pollution. New home technology, such as smart thermostats and air-quality monitors, has made indoor checks easier. Research from home inspection groups shows that preventive maintenance can reduce large repair costs. However, many households have difficulty finding time and money for regular care. Experts report that delayed maintenance can cause bigger problems and increase health risks.
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。
- Many households make goals about health, organization, and money each year.
- Home care is not an important topic in housing reports.
- Housing researchers say most homes will stop being used soon.
- Regular maintenance is less important because homes last many years.
- Housing studies show adults spend most of the day outside their homes.
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。
| household | spend | delayed | value | risk |
- ______ responses can slow down important decisions.
- Market changes can affect the ______ of goods.
- A ______ with clear rules often stays more organized.
- Companies ______ money on training to improve worker skills.
- Poor planning can raise the ______ of financial loss.