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 like eating at restaurants?
- Do you think restaurants are good for family gatherings?
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。
- meal /meel/
[noun] – food eaten at a specific time
They had a special meal at a restaurant. - celebration /sel-uh-brey-shuhn/
[noun] – an event to mark a special day
The family had a celebration for Mother’s Day. - gathering /gath-er-ing/
[noun] – a group of people meeting together
The family gathering included many relatives. - common /kom-uhn/
[adjective] – happening often or usual
It is common to eat out on special days. - menu /men-yoo/
[noun] – a list of food and drinks in a restaurant
The menu has many choices for families.
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。
A recent survey shows that more families in the United States celebrate Mother’s Day by eating at restaurants. The data, released in April 2026 in San Francisco, shows that 42 percent of mothers prefer restaurant meals, while 4 percent prefer breakfast in bed. The survey also shows that 62 percent of people think dining out is important for the celebration. In addition, 38 percent of people plan to celebrate with many family members, showing that family gatherings are becoming larger and more common.The survey shows that dining habits are changing. Early dinner reservations are increasing, showing a change in meal times. Restaurants are adding more seats and simple menus for families. Many young people also plan to eat at restaurants, especially during special events. Experts say families choose dining out because it is easier and allows people to spend time together. Restaurants are improving services and offering easier booking systems to meet customer needs and support this growing trend in celebrations.
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。
- More families in the United States celebrate Mother’s Day by eating at restaurants.
- Most mothers prefer breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day.
- Only a small number of people think dining out is important for Mother’s Day.
- Family gatherings are becoming smaller and less common.
- Restaurants are reducing services because fewer people are dining out.
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。
| meal | celebration | gathering | common | menu |
- It is ______ to eat out on special days.
- The family had a big ______ at the park.
- She looked at the ______ before ordering food.
- They prepared a special ______ for the holiday.
- The party was a happy ______ for everyone.