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Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
5 things to know about Seattle before the 2026 World Cup
Seattle will host FIFA World Cup games in 2026. It will be the first time in its history. The city has warm, sunny weather in summer.
Tourists can visit the Space Needle, a tall tower. They can also go to Pike Place Market, a famous outdoor market. Gas Works Park and Kerry Park have great views of the city. Seattle is famous for its food, too. People can enjoy fresh seafood, sushi, chicken teriyaki, and ice cream from Molly Moon’s, a popular local shop.
There will be nine fan zones in Washington state outside Seattle. Each fan zone will have different events and activities.
Seattle has good public transportation. People can take trains to stations near the stadium and walk there easily. The stadium has 67,000 seats. In April 2026, a grass field was added for the World Cup.
(AP)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
fan zone
ファンゾーン、観戦エリア
an area outside or away from a sports stadium for people to watch the game on a large screen
We met our friends at the fan zone before the game.
私たちは試合の前にファンゾーンで友だちに会いました。
outside
～の外で、～の外に
not in a particular building or room, but near it
There are many good jobs outside Tokyo, too.
東京の外にも、良い仕事はたくさんあります。
public transportation
公共交通機関
the system of vehicles such as buses, trains, and subways that are available for use by the general public, typically operating on fixed routes and schedules at set fares
Public transportation is useful when you do not have a car.
車がないとき、公共交通機関は便利です。
stadium
スタジアム、競技場
a large, open area with seats around it, used for playing and watching sports
The stadium is full of people on Saturday night.
土曜日の夜、そのスタジアムは人でいっぱいです。
grass
芝
green plants that cover the ground
Children are playing on the grass in the park.
子どもたちが公園の芝生の上で遊んでいます。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
Has Seattle hosted World Cup games before?
Why will it be easy for people to get to the stadium?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Do you like visiting big cities like Seattle? Why or why not?
What kind of food do you usually enjoy when you travel?
Which would you like to visit, a famous market or a park with a nice view? Why?
Do you usually use public transportation when you go to events or stadiums? Why or why not?
Would you like to watch World Cup games? Why or why not?