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。
- Have you ever purchased a new gadget as soon as it was released?
- What gadget do you find very useful in your everyday life?
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。
- option /OP-shuhn/
- encourage /en-KUR-ij/
- traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/
- uncomfortable /uhn-KUHMF-tuh-buhl/
- prescription /pri-SKRIP-shuhn/
[noun] – a choice or alternative
The restaurant offered a vegetarian option on the menu.
[verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen
Teachers often encourage their students to explore new ideas.
[adjective] – old-fashioned or usual
She wore a traditional dress for the cultural festival.
[adjective] – not feeling comfortable and pleasant, or not making you feel comfortable and pleasant
He felt uncomfortable sitting on the hard bench for hours.
[noun] – a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
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。
Apple has introduced a new hearing aid feature for its AirPods Pro 2, giving millions of Americans with hearing loss a new option. With this update, the AirPods can now work as hearing aids. Experts think this could help reduce the stigma around using hearing aids and encourage more people to seek help for their hearing problems. Many people avoid traditional hearing aids because they are often expensive, easy to notice, or uncomfortable. However, this feature on a popular device like AirPods may change that. This update follows a change in U.S. rules in 2022, allowing people to buy hearing aids without a prescription. While AirPods have advanced sound features, they do have some limits. They are not meant for all-day wear, and their battery life is shorter than that of traditional hearing aids. Additionally, wearing earbuds might signal that a person does not want to be disturbed, which could be a downside. Hearing loss affects about 15% of Americans and is linked to serious health risks, such as social isolation and cognitive decline. For those who cannot afford regular hearing aids, smartphones and apps can also help.
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。
- Hearing loss affects about 50% of Americans.
- Apple has added a new feature to its AirPods Pro 2 that allows them to work as hearing aids.
- Many people choose traditional hearing aids because they are cheap and comfortable.
- People can now buy hearing aids without needing a prescription in the U.S.
- AirPods are designed for all-day wear and have a longer battery life than traditional hearing aids.
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。
| option | encourage | traditional | uncomfortable | prescription |
- You need a __________ to buy certain medications at the pharmacy.
- She decided to take the __________ that allowed her more flexibility in her schedule.
- She found the chair so __________ that she had to get up and stretch.
- Community programs aim to __________ families to adopt healthier eating habits through workshops and cooking classes.
- She prefers __________ methods of cooking rather than modern techniques.