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 know how to cook?
- Have you ever seen/used a cookbook?
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。
- cookbook /KOOK-book/
- recipe /RES-uh-pee/
- variety /vuh-RAHY-i-tee/
- gluten-free /GLOOT-n-free/
- vegan /VEE-guhn/
[noun] – a book containing instructions for cooking
I found a new cookbook with easy meals.
[noun] – a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish
I followed the recipe to bake a cake.
[noun] – a number of different types of something
There is a variety of fruits in the market.
[adjective] – refers to food that does not contain gluten
She buys gluten-free bread at the store.
[adjective] – related to a diet that excludes all animal products
They enjoy vegan meals with fresh vegetables.
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。
Sonja and Alex Overhiser, popular food bloggers and podcasters, have released a new cookbook titled A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together. Designed for couples, this cookbook simplifies cooking by emphasizing the division of kitchen tasks to reduce stress and enhance teamwork. Each recipe assigns specific roles to cooks, represented by geometric shapes, making the process enjoyable. The collection features a variety of international dishes, including pizza inspired by the couple’s Italian honeymoon, as well as options for gluten-free and vegan diets. The task division addresses a common kitchen challenge: the anxiety of making mistakes or feeling overwhelmed. The Overhisers crafted their recipes to be simple and clear, ensuring accessibility for cooks of all skill levels. For example, the recipe for Meatballs with Fire-Roasted Marinara has one cook prepare the sauce while the other manages the meatballs. This cooperative approach promotes adaptability, allowing cooks to adjust roles as needed. By leveraging their expertise in recipe development, the Overhisers present a diverse collection, ensuring each dish is both distinctive and approachable.
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 cookbook is called “A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together.”
- The cookbook is meant for solo cooks.
- Each recipe in the cookbook has complex instructions.
- The couple’s cookbook includes international dishes.
- All recipes in the cookbook are designed for gluten diets.
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。
cookbook | recipe | variety | gluten-free | vegan |
- The restaurant offers a ______ salad with fresh vegetables.
- She gave me a ______ for my birthday.
- The garden has a ______ of flowers blooming.
- His ______ for soup is very tasty.
- Many snacks are now ______ and healthy.