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 people give flowers during celebrations in your country?
- Have you ever received flowers as a gift?
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。
- lawmaker /LAW-mey-ker/
[noun] – a person who makes or changes laws in a government
Lawmakers discussed new rules to improve road safety in the city. - imported /im-POR-tid/
[adjective] – brought into a country from another country
The supermarket sells imported fruit from several countries. - proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/
[noun] – a plan or suggestion for people to consider or discuss
The city council reviewed a proposal to build a new public park. - supply /suh-PLAHY/
[noun] – the amount of something that is available for use or sale
The store increased its supply of food before the holiday weekend. - dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/
[noun] – a situation in which someone or something needs something else in order to continue
The country is trying to reduce dependence on foreign energy sources.
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。
Hawaii lawmakers and cultural groups are studying the use of imported flowers in traditional Hawaiian lei. A lei is a flower garland that is an important symbol in Hawaiian culture. Many purple orchid lei given to visitors in Hawaii come from Thailand because the flowers cost less to grow there than in Hawaii. Cultural leaders say this situation may reduce support for flower farms in the islands. Reports from the Hawaiian Council say lei have long represented respect, celebration, and the spirit of aloha. In 2025, members of the Hawaii State Legislature began reviewing proposals to study the issue and find ways to support local flower growers.Lawmakers are studying how to support local flower farms while protecting lei traditions. A Senate proposal suggests creating a group to study flower supply and the lei market. Flower sellers say some flowers, such as pikake and tuberose, grow only during certain seasons. Because of this, shops sometimes use imported orchids. Officials warn that strong dependence on imported flowers could harm local agriculture.
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。
- Hawaii lawmakers and cultural groups are studying imported flowers used in traditional lei.
- A lei is a type of hat that people wear in Hawaii.
- Many purple orchid lei in Hawaii come from Thailand.
- Purple orchid lei cost more to produce in Thailand than in Hawaii.
- Reports say lei only represent friendship in Hawaiian culture.
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。
| lawmakers | imported | proposal | supply | dependence |
- The restaurant uses ______ cheese for some dishes.
- A group of ______ met to review education policies.
- Heavy rain helped improve the water ______ in the farming region.
- Farmers want to lower ______ on expensive chemical fertilizers.
- The school presented a ______ for improving classroom technology.