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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。
5,200 cheeses compete at World Cheese Awards
The World Cheese Awards in Switzerland is a huge event where thousands of cheeses from around the world are tasted and judged — and the first thing people notice is the strong smell.
More than 5,200 cheeses from 46 countries filled one big hall on Nov. 13, creating a mix of odors from mild to extremely stinky. Experts say that even people who think they don’t like cheese can find something they enjoy because there are so many types.
Judges carefully smell, touch, and taste the cheeses without knowing where they are from. They look for good aroma, texture, flavor, and “mouthfeel.” Only the very best earn special awards. This year’s top prize went to a Swiss Gruyere aged for over 18 months. A French creamy cheese came second, followed by another Swiss cheese.
According to experts, even very smelly cheeses can taste amazing once you get past the odor.
(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。
odor
（特に不快な）におい
a smell, especially one that is unpleasant
The odor from the trash is very strong.
そのゴミからのにおいがとても強いです。
extremely
極度に
to a very high degree
It’s extremely important to reduce plastic waste to protect the oceans.
海を守るために、プラスチックごみを減らすことは非常に重要です。
texture
食感
the way food or drink tastes or feels in your mouth, for example whether it is rough, smooth, light, heavy, etc.
The texture of this bread is soft on the inside but crispy on the outside.
このパンは中は柔らかく、外はカリッとした食感です。
mouthfeel
口当たり
the way an item of food or drink feels in the mouth
This chocolate has a rich, creamy mouthfeel.
このチョコレートは濃厚でクリーミーな口当たりです。
aged for
〜の間熟成された
kept for a particular period of time to improve its flavor
The wine was aged for five years before it was sold.
そのワインは販売される前に5年間熟成されました。
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。
Why do experts think that people who don’t like cheese can still find one they like at the World Cheese Awards?
What do the judges check when they taste the cheeses?
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。
Have you ever tried different types of cheese? Which one did you like the best, and why?
Would you like to visit a cheese contest like the World Cheese Awards? Why or why not?
Is there a food you didn’t like before but enjoy now?
What is the most unusual food you have ever tried? Did you like it?
What food makes you feel happy when you eat it? Why do you feel that way?