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 adults around you feel busy with work and family duties?
- Is working from home getting common in your area?
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。
- employee /em-PLOI-ee/
[noun] – a person who works for an organization
The company offers training programs for each employee. - task /task/
[noun] – a piece of work that needs to be done
The teacher gives each student a task to complete. - unpaid /un-PEYD/
[adjective] – not receiving money for work or time
The project included unpaid overtime during busy weeks. - policy /POL-uh-see/
[noun] – an official rule or plan of action
The school policy explains attendance rules. - last /last/
[verb] – to continue for a period of time
The meeting will last for two hours.
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。
Support for employees who care for older family members is becoming an important issue in the United States. Many workers now have jobs while also helping aging parents or relatives. AARP reports that more than 63 million Americans provide this kind of care. These workers often help with daily tasks such as cooking, doctor visits, and walking. Federal law allows some employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for family members, but not all workers are covered by this law. Some states now offer paid caregiving leave to help workers keep their jobs.Many employers are changing their policies to support caregivers. Some companies offer paid leave, flexible schedules, or work-from-home options. Experts say caregiving can last for many years, so workers need long-term support. Some workplaces provide care coordinators who help employees find health services and understand insurance rules. Technology is also being used, including home cameras and phone alerts, to help workers check on family members during the workday. These actions help employees continue working while caring for family members and support stable workplaces.
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。
- Workers who care for older family members do not have jobs.
- AARP reports that more than 63 million Americans help aging parents or relatives.
- Caregiving duties only include helping with money and paperwork.
- Federal law gives all workers paid leave to care for family members.
- Some states now offer paid caregiving leave to help workers keep their jobs.
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。
| employee | task | unpaid | policy | last |
- Cleaning the room is a daily ______ at the hotel.
- Every ______ must follow workplace safety rules.
- The construction project may ______ until next year.
- The company updated its travel ______ this year.
- The intern completed ______ training last summer.