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 mobile phones been used by your family for a long time?
- Have you ever used mobile phones for more than just calling?
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。
- common /COM-uhn/
- entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/
- powerful /POU-er-fuhl/
- beneficial /ben-uh-FISH-uhl/
- challenge /CHAL-inj/
[adjective] – happening often or found in many places
Rain is common in April in many countries.
[noun] – shows, movies, games, or fun things that people enjoy
The park has music and games for entertainment.
[adjective] – having a lot of strength or control
The wind was so powerful that trees fell down.
[adjective] – helpful or good for something or someone
Exercise is beneficial for the body and mind.
[noun] – something that is difficult to do
Climbing the mountain was a big challenge.
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。
In 1973, a telecom engineer from the United States made the first mobile phone call in public. The call happened on a street in Manhattan using a heavy Motorola phone. This phone later became the first one sold to the public. Mobile phones became common around the world. A report in 2023 said that 60% of people already had mobile internet. More than 4.6 billion people now use smartphones. Phones are used not only for calls but also for online access and entertainment. In many countries, phones are a symbol of being connected.
Today, mobile phones are more advanced and powerful. Experts believe that future phones may help check health and use body energy. This can be beneficial in hospitals. However, there are also challenges. Some teachers say too much screen time can affect learning and social skills. Because of this, several states in the U.S. have banned phones in schools. Still, some educators say phones can contribute to learning. The mobile phone is a great invention with unrealized power for the future.
Today, mobile phones are more advanced and powerful. Experts believe that future phones may help check health and use body energy. This can be beneficial in hospitals. However, there are also challenges. Some teachers say too much screen time can affect learning and social skills. Because of this, several states in the U.S. have banned phones in schools. Still, some educators say phones can contribute to learning. The mobile phone is a great invention with unrealized power for the future.
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。
- A telecom engineer made the first mobile phone call in 1973.
- The call happened on a street in Manhattan.
- The phone used in 1973 was light and small.
- Mobile phones later became common around the world.
- In 2023, only 10% of people had mobile internet.
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。
| common | entertainment | powerful | beneficial | challenge |
- Learning a new language is a fun ______.
- It is ______ to shake hands when meeting someone.
- Watching movies is my favorite kind of ______.
- This machine is ______ and very fast.
- Reading books is ______ to learning.