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 usually look at the price before choosing food at a restaurant?
- Do you think colorful food makes a meal more interesting?
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。
- offer /AW-fer/
[noun] – to give something for someone to accept or choose
Many restaurants offer smaller meals at lower prices for customers. - portion /PAWR-shuhn/
[noun] – an amount of food served to one person
Some diners prefer a small portion instead of a large serving. - represent /rep-ri-ZENT/
[verb] – to show or be a part of something
The new menu items represent a large part of the restaurant’s sales. - protein /PROH-teen/
[noun] – a nutrient in food that helps the body grow and stay strong
The restaurant created dishes with more protein for healthy meals. - trend /trend/
[noun] – a general direction in which something is changing or developing
The trend of smaller meals is growing in many restaurants.
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。
Restaurants in many cities are starting to offer smaller meal portions at lower prices. Food service companies in the United States and other regions have created special menus with reduced servings. Large restaurant chains such as Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory have added lighter menu choices. Some local restaurants have also created mini-meal options for customers who want moderate portions. Research shows that many younger adults choose smaller meals during the day instead of large servings. Food consultant Maeve Webster from Menu Matters said that ideas about food spending and value have changed. Economic pressure, higher food prices, and health awareness have affected dining choices. Restaurants believe smaller portions can give customers more affordable meal options.Restaurants are introducing smaller meals in several ways. Some create new menu sections or change recipes. Daniel Girls Farmhouse Restaurant in Indiana started a Mini Meals menu after customers requested smaller portions. The menu soon became popular and now represents about one fifth of restaurant sales. Other restaurants prepare lighter meals with balanced nutrition. Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar introduced dishes with fewer calories but more protein and fiber. Experts say colorful food can still increase appetite even when portions are smaller. Analysts believe this trend may continue.
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。
- Restaurants in many cities are starting to offer smaller meal portions at lower prices.
- Food service companies created special menus with larger servings.
- Local restaurants removed mini-meal options from their menus.
- Research shows that younger adults prefer large servings during the day.
- Dining choices are not affected by food prices or economic pressure.
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。
| offer | portion | represents | protein | trend |
- Online learning is a ______ in modern education.
- She ate a small ______ of cake after dinner.
- The teacher will ______ extra help to students after class.
- The red color on the map ______ areas with heavy rain.
- Eggs are a good source of ______ for breakfast.