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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。
Kansas City businesses prepare for the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Kansas City, Missouri, and local businesses are getting ready to welcome fans. The tournament begins on June 16, and city organizers expect more than 600,000 visitors.
Several small businesses are preparing products inspired by the teams that will stay in the Kansas City area: Argentina, Algeria, England, and the Netherlands.
Betty Rae's Ice Cream, a local shop, has developed flavors for these countries. For Argentine fans, the shop is offering an ice cream based on alfajores, a traditional Argentine biscuit with a sweet caramel filling. For Algerian fans, the shop has created a honey ice cream inspired by baklava, a sweet pastry made with honey and nuts. The dairy company Shatto Milk Co. has also created nine special products for national teams. For example, it offers a chai latte flavor for England and a butter pecan flavor for the Netherlands.
Local clothing companies like Sandlot Goods and Three KC are selling shirts with World Cup designs. Three KC owner Brendan Curran, who works as a math teacher, started selling his designs online and now supplies local stores with his products.
Betty Rae's owner said that anything that brings attention to Kansas City is exciting for local businesses. Many shop owners hope the World Cup will bring economic benefits and new friendships.
(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。
organizer
主催者、運営関係者
a person who makes arrangements for something to happen or be provided
My sister was one of the organizers of the school festival.
私の姉は学校祭の運営委員の一人でした。
inspire
～に着想を与える
to give somebody the idea for something, especially something artistic or creative
Her trip to Italy inspired her to learn cooking.
イタリアへの旅行がきっかけで、彼女は料理を学ぼうと思いました。
dairy
乳製品の
used to refer to milk and foods made from milk
I usually buy dairy products like cheese and yogurt on Sundays.
私はたいてい日曜日に、チーズやヨーグルトのような乳製品を買います。
supply
供給する
to provide somebody or something with something that they need or want
This farm supplies nearby restaurants with fresh eggs.
この農場は近くのレストランに新鮮な卵を供給しています。
economic benefit
経済的利益
a financial advantage that something brings to people, businesses, or a place
Better train service can bring economic benefits to a small town.
より良い鉄道サービスは、小さな町に経済的利益をもたらすことがあります。
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。
What kinds of items are businesses in Kansas City making for World Cup visitors?
What do many local business owners hope the World Cup will bring to Kansas City?
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。
Would you like to try ice cream flavors from other countries? Why or why not?
Have you ever bought special foods or products during a big sports event? What did you buy?
What would you recommend visitors try or buy in your city?
Do you think international sports events are good for local businesses? Why or why not?
If many foreign visitors came to your city, what would you want them to experience there?