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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。
- Do people buy expensive things when money is tight?
- What makes a car good for daily use?
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。
- careful /KAIR-fuhl/
[adjective] – thinking before acting
Buyers became careful with money. - low /LOHW/
[LOH-er] – not high
Sales were lower this year. - simple /SIM-puhl/
[adjective] – easy to use
Simple cars sold well. - often /AW-fuhn/
[adverb] – many times
New cars appeared often. - shy /SHY/
[adjective] – feeling nervous or uncomfortable with other people
She feels shy when speaking in front of many people.
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。
Sales of foreign luxury cars in China went down as many people chose cheaper Chinese brands. These cars often have modern screens and comfort features. Because the economy slowed, buyers became more careful with money. Expensive cars felt less attractive, and demand became lower during the year.
The government gave discounts for electric and hybrid cars. Many buyers picked simple models because the discounts helped more. Chinese companies released new cars often, which made them popular. Some people also felt shy about showing luxury items in public. Because of these changes, foreign brands sold fewer cars. Experts said the market is changing, and companies need new plans to succeed.
The government gave discounts for electric and hybrid cars. Many buyers picked simple models because the discounts helped more. Chinese companies released new cars often, which made them popular. Some people also felt shy about showing luxury items in public. Because of these changes, foreign brands sold fewer cars. Experts said the market is changing, and companies need new plans to succeed.
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。
- Luxury car sales increased.
- Chinese cars are cheaper.
- Discounts helped buyers.
- Buyers showed more spending.
- The market changed.
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。
| careful | lower | simple | often | shy |
- Prices became ______.
- Some buyers feel ______ about showing expensive items in public.
- ______ choices saved costs.
- Buyers liked ______ designs.
- Prices changed ______.