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。
- Are there benefits of indoor gardening?
- Have you ever heard of smart indoor gardening systems?
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。
- dweller /DWEL-er /
- improvement /im-PROOV-muhnt /
- population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/
- platform /PLAT-fawrm/
- aesthetic /es-THET-ik/
[noun] – a person or animal that lives in a particular place
The city dweller enjoyed the hustle and bustle of urban life.
[noun] – the act of making something better or the state of being made better
The student showed continuous improvement in his grades.
[noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place
The population of the city increased rapidly.
[noun] – a set of software and hardware that provides a framework for another software to run
Social media platforms connect people around the world.
[adjective] – concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
The designer focused on both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the product.
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。
The Smart Indoor Garden Market, valued at around USD 122.75 million in 2022, is expected to grow to about USD 225.70 million by 2029. This growth, happening at a rate of 9.09% each year from 2023 to 2029, is because more people are living in cities. The indoor gardening market focuses on enabling urban dwellers to have indoor gardens with advanced features like self-watering and smart soil control. Anticipated growth includes improvements in smart lighting and nutritional systems. Researchers conducted primary research and data triangulation to understand market drivers, obstacles, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics, considering external factors that may impact the market. With 80% of the global population in cities, the demand for indoor gardening is rising. Vertical farming and smart greenhouses, connected to apps and devices, are becoming popular. The Smart Indoor Garden Market is growing, driven by IoT integration with platforms like Alexa and Google Home. Despite setup costs and weather challenges, the market expands due to urbanization, aesthetic appeal, and the adoption of smart technology.
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。
- The Smart Indoor Garden Market is valued at around USD 150 million in 2022.
- The growth rate of the Smart Indoor Garden Market is 5% each year from 2023 to 2029.
- The indoor gardening market mainly focuses on traditional outdoor gardening methods.
- The demand for indoor gardening is decreasing despite 80% of the global population living in cities.
- Vertical farming and smart greenhouses are not connected to apps and devices.
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。
| dweller | improvement | population | platform | aesthetic |
- The gaming ______ allows users to play a variety of games.
- Forest ______ are often in tune with nature.
- The company implemented several ______ to enhance its products.
- Scientists study the ______ dynamics of various species.
- The room was decorated with ______ furniture and stylish accessories.