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。
- Is it good to save money every month?
- Can talking about money help an individual?
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。
- save /seyv/
[verb] – to keep money instead of spending it
She saves money every month. - debt /det/
[noun] – money that someone owes
He paid his credit card debt. - purchase /PUR-chuhs/
[noun] – something that someone buys
That bag was an expensive purchase. - rent /rent/
[verb] – to pay to use something that belongs to someone else
They rent a small apartment. - start /start/
[verb] – to begin something
She wants to start investing soon.
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。
Vivian Tu is known for her TikTok account, “Your Rich BFF,” in the United States. She gives advice about money. She talks about how to save, pay debt, and make smart purchases. Tu worked on Wall Street before she became a content creator. She also wrote books and hosts a podcast.
Tu says couples should talk about money early. She believes people should think before they buy something. Overspending can cause debt and make it hard to save. She also says renting a home can be a good choice for some people. Renting can cost less than buying. Tu encourages people to start investing early. She suggests using simple online tools to help beginners.
Tu says couples should talk about money early. She believes people should think before they buy something. Overspending can cause debt and make it hard to save. She also says renting a home can be a good choice for some people. Renting can cost less than buying. Tu encourages people to start investing early. She suggests using simple online tools to help beginners.
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。
- Vivian Tu is famous for cooking videos.
- She worked on Wall Street before TikTok.
- Tu says people should avoid talking about money.
- Overspending can cause debt.
- She thinks investing should start early.
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。
| save | debt | purchase | rent | start |
- Many people ______ apartments in the city.
- It is good to ______ investing early.
- It is important to ______ money for the future.
- Credit card ______ can grow quickly.
- That phone was a big ______.