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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 bought clothes from a secondhand shop?
- Do you think old-fashioned styles can look good today?
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。
- style /stahyl/
[noun] – a way of doing, designing, or expressing something, especially in art, clothes, or behavior
The restaurant has a modern style with simple furniture and bright lights. - secondhand /SEK-uhnd-HAND/
[adjective] – not new; owned or used by someone else before
She bought a secondhand phone because it was cheaper than a new one. - logo /LOH-goh/
[noun] – symbol or design used by a company to identify its product or brand
Many sports shoes have logos that show the company name. - similar /SIM-uh-ler/
[adjective] – almost the same; sharing some qualities but not exactly equal
The two paintings look similar, but one is larger. - return /ri-TURN/
[noun] – the act of coming back or becoming popular again
There was a return of interest in old movies after they were shown on TV.
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。
Fashion from the early 2000s, called Y2K style, is popular again around the world. This style has grown in the last few years, especially with Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012. They share the look on social media and in secondhand markets. Popular items include bright miniskirts, flared jeans, large sunglasses, and clothes with big brand logos. Fashion experts say styles often come back every 20 years. They also say today’s world is similar to the early 2000s because of new technology and big global events. Stores and thrift shops in cities like Chicago, Eugene, and Boulder have seen more people looking for Y2K clothes, with some items selling for high prices.The return of this style is also helped by the growth of secondhand shopping and the wish for more sustainable fashion. Online platforms like Depop, Poshmark, and Instagram make it easy to buy and sell old clothes. Experts say Y2K style is popular because it is colorful, reminds people of the past, and allows personal style. Some clothes from that time were not made well, but denim is still strong and valuable. Experts believe Y2K will stay, but fashion from the 2010s may be next to return.
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。
- Y2K style started in the early 2010s.
- Generation Z was born between 1997 and 2012.
- People share Y2K fashion on social media.
- The style includes dark suits and leather jackets.
- Fashion experts say styles usually return after 50 years.
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。
| style | secondhand | logos | similar | return |
- Spanish and Italian are ______ languages with many common words.
- There was a ______ of interest in classical music among young people.
- The library held a sale of ______ books for students.
- The new café created ______ to print on their cups and menus.
- His writing ______ is clear and easy to understand.