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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 you buy things online?
- Do you think three-hour delivery is fast?
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。
- announce /uh-NOUNS/
[verb] – to make something known to people
The company will announce a new delivery service this year. - selected /si-LEK-tid/
[adjective] – chosen
The store offers selected items for fast delivery. - fee /fee/
[noun] – a payment for a service
The school asks for a fee for the activity. - robotics /roh-BOT-iks/
[noun] – the use of machines or technology that can do tasks automatically
The factory uses robotics to build cars. - speed /speed/
[noun] – how fast something moves or works
The company improved delivery speed to reduce delays.
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。
Amazon has started faster delivery services in the United States to meet growing demand for quick shipping and strong competition. The expansion, announced in early 2026, now covers more than 2,000 cities, towns, and suburban areas. The service allows customers to get selected items, such as food, clothing, medicine, and electronics, within three hours for an extra fee. One-hour delivery is also available in large cities like Los Angeles and Chicago. The company said that this decision follows changes in customer needs for faster and easier services. Experts said that this is an important step in online shopping.The system uses robotics and artificial intelligence to improve delivery speed and reduce delays. The company also changed its delivery network into different regions to improve operations. Experts said that this shows a modern system, but higher costs may limit use for some people. Amazon is also testing deliveries within 30 minutes in some areas. Competitors such as Walmart and Target are also improving delivery services. However, costs and system needs are still problems.
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。
- Amazon started faster delivery services in the United States.
- Amazon started the service because there is no competition.
- The expansion covers more than 2,000 places.
- The service only delivers electronics.
- Customers can receive items within three hours for an extra fee.
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。
| announce | selected | fee | robotics | speed |
- The system helps increase ______ in sending packages.
- Many companies invest in ______ to improve production efficiency.
- The website shows ______ products for customers.
- The business will ______ changes to its delivery system soon.
- He paid a ______ to join the sports club.