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。
- Have you heard of Galentine’s Day before?
- Do you enjoy simple activities more than large parties?
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。
- focus /FOH-kuhs/
[verb] – to give attention to something
The report will focus on safety rules in public places. - stress /stres/
[noun] – a feeling of pressure or worry
Long working hours can cause stress for employees. - loneliness /LOHN-lee-nes/
[noun] – the feeling of being alone
Loneliness can affect people who live far from family. - invitation /in-vi-TEY-shuhn/
[noun] – a request to join an event or activity
The company sent an invitation to a training session. - interest /IN-trist/
[noun] – attention or curiosity about something
There is growing interest in renewable energy projects.
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。
Galentine’s Day is a social celebration that focuses on friendship among women instead of romantic relationships. It is usually celebrated on February 13, one day before Valentine’s Day. The event became well known in the United States in the early 2010s through popular media. In recent years, more women in different areas have chosen to celebrate friendship during this time. Social experts explain that this shows a change in how people think about relationships. Friendship-centered events may also help reduce stress connected to Valentine’s Day.Galentine’s Day celebrations can be large or small. Some people organize parties, while others meet for coffee or do activities together. Community organizers say that creative activities help people feel closer and support emotional health. Studies on adult friendships show that spending time with friends can reduce feelings of loneliness. However, planning events can be difficult because of cost and time. New tools such as online invitations and social media help organizers plan more easily. The growing interest in Galentine’s Day shows that friendship is becoming more important in social life.
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。
- Galentine’s Day focuses on romantic relationships.
- The event became well known in the United States in the early 1990s.
- In recent years, fewer women have chosen to celebrate friendship during this time.
- Social experts say the celebration shows a change in how people think about relationships.
- Galentine’s Day celebrations are only large parties with entertainment.
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。
| focus | stress | loneliness | invitation | interest |
- Public ______ increased after the announcement.
- Community programs help reduce ______ among older adults.
- Heavy traffic often creates ______ for commuters in large cities.
- The teacher asks students to ______ on clear pronunciation.
- An ______ was shared for a school meeting.