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 use social media every day?
- Do you think parents should check children’s online activities?
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。
- require /ri-KWAHYUHR/
[verb] – to need something or make something necessary
The school requires students to wear uniforms every day. - user /YOO-zer/
[noun] – a person who uses a service, system, or product
The app has millions of active users worldwide. - block /blok/
[verb] – to stop something from happening or moving forward
The court decided not to block the company’s plan to build a new factory. - spend /spend/
[verb] – to use time or money on something
Students often spend hours preparing for exams. - connect /kuh-NEKT/
[verb] – to join or link two or more things together
Scientists connect heavy smartphone use to poor sleep quality.
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。
On August 14, 2025, the Supreme Court said Mississippi can use a new law about social media for children. The law requires age checks for young users. The case started when NetChoice, a group for companies like Facebook, X, and YouTube, asked the court to stop the law while the lawsuit continued. The court did not agree. Justice Brett Kavanaugh said the law might be found unconstitutional later, but that was not enough reason to block it now. The law was passed in 2024. At first, a federal judge stopped it, but the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed it to continue in July 2025. Supporters said the law is important because children spend more time on social media, which some studies connect to depression and anxiety.The Mississippi Attorney General said the law can help protect children from sexual abuse, trafficking, and violence. State officials welcomed the ruling and said it gives more time to study the problem. NetChoice, which also represents Google, Meta, and Snap Inc., is fighting similar laws in other states. Experts said the case shows the challenge of protecting children while also respecting freedom of speech.
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。
- NetChoice is a group that represents companies like Facebook, X, and YouTube.
- The court agreed to stop the law while the lawsuit continued.
- A federal judge allowed the law from the beginning without stopping it.
- Supporters said the law is needed because children are spending less time on social media.
- The Mississippi Attorney General said the law can help protect children from online dangers.
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。
| requires | users | block | spend | connect |
- Library ______ can now borrow e-books online.
- The new job ______ strong computer skills.
- Teachers often ______ too much screen time to lower test scores.
- Many children ______ hours watching cartoons every weekend.
- Lawmakers tried to ______ the proposal, but it was still approved.