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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。
Texture becomes a big trend in the food industry
How food feels in your mouth is now very important. This feeling is called texture. For many people, it is as important as taste. Food experts say it changes what customers want to buy.
Because of this, companies are making new products. Starbucks, a coffee company, now sells a light, foamy iced coffee. Some candies have a crunchy coating and a soft center. This trend is happening all around the world.
There are a few reasons for the change. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people could not taste or smell well. So texture became more important to them. Also, people saw online videos of crunchy or creamy food. This made them interested, too.
Restaurants have a new problem. They must keep food's texture during delivery. For example, french fries should stay crispy.
(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。
texture
食感
the way that a food or drink feels when you eat or drink it
This bread has a very soft texture.
このパンはとても柔らかい食感です。
foamy
泡立った
covered with or full of a lot of small bubbles
I love the foamy milk on top of my hot chocolate.
ホットチョコレートの上に浮かぶ泡立ったミルクが大好きです。
crunchy
硬めで歯ごたえのある
hard and making a loud noise when you bite or eat it
My grandmother bakes cookies with crunchy nuts.
祖母は、歯ごたえのあるナッツを入れたクッキーを焼きます。
stay
（ある状態の）ままでいる
to continue to be in a particular state or situation
I drink a lot of water to stay healthy.
健康を保つために、水をたくさん飲んでいます。
crispy
軽くてかむとすぐに砕けるような
pleasantly hard and dry, and breaking easily when you eat it
These potato chips are thin and crispy.
このポテトチップスは、薄くてパリッとしています。
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。
What new product does Starbucks sell now?
Why did texture become more important to many people during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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 is your favorite food? How does it feel in your mouth?
Do you like crunchy food or soft food more? Why?
Have you ever tried a new food with an interesting texture? What was it like?
When you eat, which is more important to you, taste or texture? Please explain your answer.
Videos of people eating food are popular online. Why do you think many people enjoy watching them?