In this lesson, you will practice reading passages and answering questions.
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Book Club
A book club is a group of people who like to read books. Members usually choose the book they will read. Then, they meet to discuss the books they are reading. During their meetings, they share their thoughts about these books, and in this way they can understand the stories better.
According to the passage, how can book club members understand the stories better?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Bento
In Japan, bento meals are popular among students and workers. Bento is a Japanese meal with rice, fish or meat, and vegetables packed in a lunch box. They are usually prepared at home or bought from restaurants. Bento meals are healthier, so a lot of people prefer it over fast food.
According to the passage, why do a lot people prefer bento meals over fast food?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Traveling
Nowadays, many people have become interested in traveling. People usually travel with their family and friends during holidays. They visit beautiful places in their country and abroad. However, some people think that traveling is a way for them to know more about themselves, so they often choose to travel alone.
According to the passage, why do some people often choose to travel alone?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Foreign Languages
Nowadays, learning a foreign language has become important to many people. Those who want to study or work abroad study other languages like English. This way, they will be able to talk to foreign people. Some people study in language schools, and by doing so they can learn how to speak a foreign language.
According to the passage, how can some people learn how to speak a foreign language?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Living in a City
These days, many people choose to live in cities. They think that living in a city is better than living in the countryside. Houses in cities are usually near schools, hospitals, and shopping malls. Many big companies and popular universities are in cities, so many people choose to live in a city.
According to the passage, why do many people choose to live in a city?