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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。
Golf fans in the Netherlands are encouraged to cycle
A big golf event took place in the Netherlands in September 2026. It was the Solheim Cup, a golf match between the United States and Europe. The course is in the countryside, and fans were encouraged to come by bicycle.
Janet Metcalfe was a fan from England. She rode her bicycle for 30 minutes from her hotel to the course. "Absolutely brilliant," she said. Cars always stopped for bikes, and she liked it. She added that this does not always happen in England.
The Netherlands is famous for cycling. The country has 18 million people, but it has 23 million bikes. There are 153,000 kilometers of roads and paths for cyclists.
Riding to the course was an easy way to avoid a crowded bus. But there was one small problem. After the event, it was hard to find your bike among so many others. Beginners could also feel a little sore.
(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。
take place
行われる
to happen, especially after being planned or arranged
Our English class takes place every Monday.
私たちの英語の授業は、毎週月曜日に行われます。
encourage
促す、勧める
to try to persuade someone to do something
The doctor encouraged him to walk every day.
医者は彼に、毎日歩くよう勧めました。
absolutely
本当に
used before an adjective to emphasize it, meaning "completely" or "really"
The view from the mountain was absolutely beautiful.
山からの眺めは、本当に美しかったです。
avoid
避ける
to keep away from something, or to stop something from happening
I want to avoid mistakes on the test.
テストでのミスを避けたいです。
sore
痛い
painful, especially because a part of your body has been used a lot or hurt
My legs were very sore after I ran yesterday.
昨日走ったあと、足がとても痛かったです。
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 long did Janet Metcalfe ride her bicycle to the course?
Why was riding to the course a good way to travel?
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 enjoy riding a bicycle? Why or why not?
How do you usually travel to school or work?
Have you ridden a bicycle recently? Please explain your answer.
What are some good things about going somewhere by bicycle?
Do you think your city needs more roads for cyclists? Why or why not?