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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。
Hong Kong now allows dogs in restaurants
Hong Kong has changed an old rule about dogs. Since 1994, only guide dogs could enter restaurants. Now dog owners can bring their pets to more than 900 restaurants. The new rule started on July 9, 2026.
The change is part of a bigger plan to make Hong Kong more pet-friendly. Dogs can already ride on some ferries and trains, and hospitals let them visit patients too. More than 240,000 families in the city keep pet dogs or cats.
Kelvin Chan owns a café that now welcomes dogs inside. Before, dogs could only stay outside, and the hot, humid summer was hard for them. "It could become part of our lives," he said.
Under the new rule, a dog's leash must not be longer than 1.5 meters (5 feet). The dogs should also be kept off tables and cannot eat from people's plates, and dangerous breeds are not allowed at all. Some restaurant owners hope for more customers.
(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。
let A do
(人)に～させる、～するのを許す
to allow someone to do something
My mom lets me watch TV after dinner.
母は夕食後にテレビを見ることを許してくれます。
humid
蒸し暑い、湿気の多い
having a lot of moisture in the air, so that it feels hot and sticky
It's so humid today that I want to stay inside with the air conditioner on.
今日はとても蒸し暑いので、エアコンをつけて室内にいたいです。
leash
(犬などの)リード、引き綱
a long piece of rope or leather used to hold and control a dog
She always puts her dog on a leash before they go for a walk.
彼女は散歩に行く前、いつも犬にリードをつけます。
keep A off
Aを～に近づけない、Aを～の上に乗せない
to prevent someone or something from touching or getting onto a place
Please keep your bag off the table; there isn't much space.
スペースがあまりないので、テーブルの上にかばんを置かないでください。
breed
(動物の)品種
a particular type of animal that has been developed by people
My favorite dog breed is the golden retriever.
私の好きな犬種はゴールデンレトリバーです。
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。
How many restaurants now let dogs come inside?
Why was it hard for dogs in Hong Kong before the new rule started?
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。
What pet would you most like to have, and why?
Would you like to bring a dog to a restaurant with you? Why or why not?
What rules do you think dog owners should follow in public places?
Do you think it is easy or difficult to take care of a dog? Please explain.
How can people help both pets and other customers feel comfortable in the same public space?