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 a smartphone to read news?
- Do you see news updates more than once a day?
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。
- update /UHP-deyt/
[noun] – new information about a change or event
The school shared an update about the class schedule. - constant /KON-stuhnt/
[adjective] – happening all the time without stopping
Constant noise made it hard to study in the library. - alert /uh-LERT/
[noun] – a warning or message that asks for attention
The weather alert warned people about heavy rain. - reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/
[adjective] – able to be trusted to give correct information or results
This map is reliable for finding the correct location. - modern /MOD-ern/
[adjective] – relating to the present time
The city has many modern buildings and transport systems.
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。
Digital media has changed how people get news around the world. In recent years, news updates have become faster because of smartphones, social media, and 24-hour news services. Researchers say people now receive news many times a day instead of at fixed times, such as in the morning or evening. This change became stronger after 2020, when online communication became more important in daily life. Experts explain that constant access to news affects how information is understood and remembered. Studies show that seeing the same news often can affect attention, especially when alerts interrupt daily activities.Researchers and health specialists say that careful news habits help people stay informed and balanced. Media studies show that planned news reading reduces confusion and information overload. Specialists recommend choosing reliable sources, reading full articles, and checking updates less often. New phone tools help with this, as many devices now include screen-time controls. Research also shows that regular routines, exercise, and offline activities support emotional health. Experts say that managing constant news remains difficult in the digital age, so thoughtful media use is important for modern 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。
- Digital media has changed how people get news around the world.
- News updates are slower today because people use fewer phones.
- People receive news only once a day in the morning or evening.
- The change in news habits became stronger after 2020.
- Experts say constant access to news does not affect memory.
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。
| update | constant | alert | reliable | modern |
- ______ classrooms use technology to support learning.
- The machine needs ______ power to work properly.
- The mechanic is ______ and finishes work on time.
- The company gave an ______ on the new product launch.
- A safety ______ was sent to all factory workers.