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 think rent is expensive in many cities today?
- Do you think apps can help people manage their money?
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。
- rent /rent/
[noun] – money paid regularly to use a house, apartment, or room
The shop owner pays rent for the space every month. - spend /spend/
[verb] – to use money to buy something or pay for something
She tries not to spend too much money on clothes. - future /FYOO-cher/
[noun] – the time that is coming after the present
He is saving money for his future education. - loan /lohn/
[noun] – money that is borrowed and must be paid back later
She took a loan to buy a used car. - landlord /LAND-lawrd/
[noun] – a person who owns a building and rents it to others
The landlord fixed the broken door quickly.
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 people in the United States are using new apps to pay their rent. These services let renters divide their big monthly payment into smaller parts. This is becoming popular because rent prices are very high. In the last five years, rents increased by 28%. Many families now spend more than 30% of their money on housing. This makes it very hard for them to save money for the future or pay for other important things.Companies say these apps help people manage their money. However, some experts say these services are expensive. Users must pay monthly fees and extra charges. These costs can be very high, like a loan with high interest. Experts worry that these apps do not fix the problem of expensive homes. They also fear that landlords might raise rent prices because of these apps. In the end, these services might cause more debt for people who already struggle with money.
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 people in the United States are using new apps to pay their rent.
- Rent prices have become lower in the last five years.
- Rents increased by about 28% over the past five years.
- Users may need to pay monthly fees and extra charges when using the apps.
- Experts say the apps are free and have no extra charges.
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。
| rent | spend | future | loan | landlord |
- High ______ can make it hard to open a small business.
- Many students need a ______ to pay for school.
- Good planning helps people feel ready for the ______.
- A ______ must follow rules about housing safety.
- Families often ______ more during holidays.