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 enjoy the winter season?
- Can you name a dish that is commonly eaten in winter in your country?
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。
- produce /PROD-oos/
- diet /DAHY-it/
- frozen /FROH-zuhn/
- spice /spahys/
- benefit /BEN-uh-fit/
[noun] – food that is grown or raised through farming, esp. fruits and vegetables
The farm sells fresh produce at the local market every Saturday.
[noun] – the food and drink regularly consumed by a person or animal
He changed his diet to include more vegetables and fewer processed foods.
[adjective] – kept at a very low temperature to preserve
I bought frozen vegetables because they are convenient for quick meals.
[noun] – aromatic substances used to flavor food
The kitchen smelled of various spices, including cinnamon and nutmeg.
[noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help
Regular exercise has many health benefits.
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。
Winter is a great time to try seasonal foods and adjust your meals to the colder weather. Many people, especially in the U.S., do not eat enough fruits and vegetables daily. Experts recommend adding winter produce like citrus fruits (lemons, oranges), root vegetables (parsnips, radishes), and greens (kale, radicchio) to your diet. If fresh produce is hard to find, frozen or canned options are also healthy, as long as they do not have added salt or fats. Dried fruits like apricots and nuts like walnuts can add flavor and nutrition to dishes like salads and baked goods. Winter meals such as stews, soups, and porridges are warm and nutritious. These meals can be made in many ways and are healthy for everyone. Adding beans and legumes boosts protein and fiber. Porridges can be savory or sweet and can be flavored with spices like turmeric and ginger, which have health benefits such as reducing inflammation. These spices can also be added to teas and snacks for extra warmth. Cooking and sharing these meals with family and friends can help strengthen bonds and improve your overall well-being.
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。
- Winter is a good time to try new foods.
- Dried fruits like apricots can be added to salads.
- Most people in the U.S. eat enough fruits and vegetables every day.
- Winter fruits like lemons and oranges are recommended for your diet.
- Frozen and canned produce can be unhealthy because they always have added salt and fats.
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。
produce | diet | frozen | spices | benefits |
- The new program offers great __________ for employees.
- She prefers to buy organic __________ for her kitchen.
- She added several __________ to the soup to enhance the flavor.
- The __________ pizza was easy to prepare for dinner after a long day.
- The doctor recommended a low-sodium __________ for better heart health.