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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。
- Are cars from China sold in other countries?
- Are electric cars popular today?
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。
- foreign /FOR-in/
[adjective] – from another country
Foreign buyers ordered Chinese cars. - large /LAHRJ/
[adjective] – big in size or amount
Exports played a larger role. - improve /im-PROOV/
[verb] – to make something better
Companies improve car features. - rule /ROOL/
[noun] – official laws or limits
Some countries have strict rules. - important /im-PAWR-tnt/
[adjective] – having great value
Exports are important for growth.
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。
China sold more cars to other countries in 2025 as demand at home became slower, industry groups said. Car exports grew by 21 percent compared to the year before. Many of the exported cars were electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Chinese companies looked for foreign buyers because local competition increased. Total exports passed seven million vehicles, showing strong interest from other regions.
Experts said exports may continue to grow in 2026 as companies focus on overseas sales. Some government support programs were reduced, which made car sales slower at home. Overseas markets now play a larger role in company plans. Chinese carmakers are working to improve car features and reduce prices. However, some countries still place rules on electric cars. Even with these challenges, exports remain an important part of China’s car industry.
Experts said exports may continue to grow in 2026 as companies focus on overseas sales. Some government support programs were reduced, which made car sales slower at home. Overseas markets now play a larger role in company plans. Chinese carmakers are working to improve car features and reduce prices. However, some countries still place rules on electric cars. Even with these challenges, exports remain an important part of China’s car industry.
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。
- China exported fewer cars in 2025.
- Electric cars helped export growth.
- Local demand increased strongly.
- Some countries limit EV imports.
- Exports are not important to China.
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。
| foreign | larger | improve | rules | important |
- ______ affect car prices.
- The company entered ______ markets.
- The market became ______.
- Sales ______ after changes.
- Electric cars are ______ today.