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英語ニュース教材：An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect（B1–C1対応）

 
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In Alabama, a food bank is preparing for a possible increase in demand for its services. This situation might occur if there are cuts to a government program called SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP helps people with low incomes to buy food. The possible cuts are part of a larger tax and spending bill proposed by President Trump. If the bill passes the House of Representatives, the food bank might see many more people in need of assistance.

SNAP is a critical program for many families, not only in Alabama but across the United States. It provides essential support to those who struggle to afford enough food. If the proposed cuts happen, families who rely on SNAP might find it difficult to get the food they need. This is why the Alabama food bank is getting ready for a potential rise in demand.

Food banks are community organizations that collect and distribute food to those who need it. They work by receiving donations of food from individuals, grocery stores, and other organizations. Volunteers often help sort and deliver these donations to people in need. If the demand increases, food banks will need more donations and volunteers to help meet this demand.

The director of the Alabama food bank expressed concern about the potential cuts. She mentioned that they are already helping many people and that any increase in demand would be challenging to manage. The food bank is looking for more community support in case the cuts to SNAP are approved. They are asking people to donate food, money, or their time to help those in need.

This situation highlights the importance of government programs like SNAP. These programs provide a safety net for people who are struggling, and any changes can have significant effects on families and communities. The food bank’s preparation shows how local organizations play a crucial role in supporting those in need, especially during times of economic uncertainty.

📝 Vocabulary

  • SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a government program that helps people buy food.
  • Demand: The need or desire for goods or services.
  • Assistance: Help or support.
  • Volunteer: A person who offers to do something without being paid.
  • Donation: Something given to help a person or organization.

✏️ Grammar Point

Conditional Sentences – “If the proposed cuts happen, families who rely on SNAP might find it difficult to get the food they need.”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: The Alabama food bank is preparing for a decrease in demand.
  2. MCQ: What is SNAP designed to do?
    a) Provide housing for low-income families.
    b) Offer financial advice.
    c) Help people buy food.
    d) Supply clothes to the needy.
  3. MCQ: What action is the Alabama food bank taking in response to potential SNAP cuts?
    a) Hiring more staff.
    b) Closing its doors.
    c) Asking for more community support.
    d) Reducing its services.
  1. True
    False
  2. a)
    b)
    c)
    d)
  3. a)
    b)
    c)
    d)

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What might cause an increase in demand at the Alabama food bank?
  2. Why is SNAP important for families?
  3. What does the word “donation” mean in the context of the script?

  1. 🗝️ 模範解答を表示

    4. Cuts to the SNAP program.

  2. 🗝️ 模範解答を表示

    5. Because it provides essential support to those who struggle to afford enough food.

  3. 🗝️ 模範解答を表示

    6. Something given to help a person or organization.

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/07/03/nx-s1-5453708/obbb-big-beautiful-bill-snap-alabama-food-bank

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