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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。
- Do you use bottles or containers every day at home?
- Have you ever reused a container instead of throwing it away?
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。
- packaging /PAK-uh-jing/
[noun] – material used to wrap or protect a product
The packaging protects the electronic device during delivery. - visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/
[adjective] – able to be seen
The sign is visible from the main road. - container /kuhn-TEY-ner/
[noun] – an object used to hold or store something
The container stores rice in the kitchen. - habit /HAB-it/
[noun] – a regular action that a person does often
Morning exercise is a healthy habit. - weigh /wey/
[verb] – to find out how heavy something is
The nurse weighs the patient before the checkup.
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。
Refillable packaging has become more visible since the early 2020s as plastic waste continues to increase. In many cities in the United States and Europe, refill stores sell cleaning and personal care products without single-use containers. Studies show that packaging waste is a large part of household trash and puts pressure on landfills and recycling centers. Experts explain that refill systems help reduce waste when people reuse containers instead of throwing them away. Public groups report that refill stores are increasing, showing a slow change in shopping habits.Refill systems allow customers to bring containers, weigh them, and pay only for the product inside. Environmental experts say reuse is better than recycling because it reduces new material use. Studies show that reusable containers must be used many times to lower environmental impact, since they need more energy to produce at first. Refill programs work best when people use them regularly. Problems include cleaning rules, higher costs, and the need for proper systems to manage containers. Experts say refill systems cannot stop waste alone, but they help reduce packaging over time.
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。
- Refillable packaging became more visible after plastic waste increased.
- Refill stores are only found in small towns, not in cities.
- Refill stores sell cleaning and personal care products.
- Packaging waste makes up only a small part of household trash.
- Packaging waste reduces pressure on landfills and recycling centers.
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。
| packaging | visible | container | habit | weighs |
- The worker ______ the package before shipping.
- A strong ______ protects tools during travel.
- Reading before sleep has become a daily ______.
- Simple ______ helps keep food fresh during transport.
- Damage becomes ______ after the storm.