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 like the idea of having fresh plants in a kitchen or living room?
- Do you think winter makes it harder to grow plants outdoors?
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。
- herb /urb/
[noun] – a plant used for food, medicine, or smell
A herb is added to tea to improve flavor and aroma. - weather /WETH-er/
[noun] – the condition of the air outside, such as cold or heat
Bad weather delayed travel plans at the airport. - ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/
[noun] – one item used to make food or a product
Sugar is a main ingredient in many desserts. - steady /STED-ee/
[adjective] – staying the same without sudden change
The device provides steady power to keep the system running smoothly. - provide /pruh-VAHYD/
[verb] – to give or supply something
The school provides meals for students every day.
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。
Growing herbs indoors during winter is becoming more common because cold weather stops outdoor gardening. This activity usually happens from late autumn to early spring and takes place in kitchens or living rooms with sunlight. Garden experts say that herbs like rosemary, thyme, and oregano can grow indoors better than other herbs. Studies in the 2020s show that adults spend more than 85 percent of the day indoors. This has increased interest in growing food at home. Indoor herb growing helps people get fresh ingredients when stores have fewer choices or higher prices.Experts say that indoor herbs need special care to grow well. Plants need enough light, water, and good soil. South-facing windows give the best natural light during winter. New LED grow lights help plants grow by giving steady light for many hours each day. Containers must have drainage holes to stop water from staying in the soil. Too much water can cause root rot and damage the plant. Studies show that well-draining soil helps plants live longer. Indoor herbs grow more slowly, but experts say they still provide fresh food throughout the year.
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。
- Growing herbs indoors during winter is becoming more common because cold weather stops outdoor gardening.
- Indoor herb growing usually happens during summer months.
- Herbs grown indoors are usually placed in dark rooms without sunlight.
- Garden experts say rosemary, thyme, and oregano can grow indoors better than many other herbs.
- Studies show that adults spend most of the day outdoors.
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。
| herb | weather | ingredient | steady | provides |
- Cold ______ increases the use of heating in homes.
- This ______ is used in traditional medicine for stomach problems.
- Each ______ must be checked before food production begins.
- The service ______ information to the public during emergencies.
- The classroom needs ______ air flow to stay comfortable during lessons.