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英語ニュース教材：Brisbane beats Sydney and Melbourne in price growth（Intermediate レベル）

 

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🎧 Audio

📖 Script

Brisbane’s housing market continues to shine as one of the most robust in Australia. In December, property prices in Brisbane increased by 1.6%. This growth is significant because, at the same time, cities like Sydney and Melbourne are experiencing slower growth in their property values. Experts suggest that Brisbane’s affordability and lifestyle appeal are attracting more buyers. While Sydney and Melbourne have traditionally been the leaders in property price growth, Brisbane is now catching up and even surpassing these cities in some aspects.

Several factors contribute to Brisbane’s strong market performance. First, the city offers more affordable housing options compared to Sydney and Melbourne. This affordability is attracting both new home buyers and investors. Secondly, Brisbane’s lifestyle is highly appealing, offering a warm climate, relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of outdoor activities, which is increasingly important to many Australians after the pandemic. Lastly, there is significant infrastructure development in Brisbane, including new transport links and entertainment facilities, which make it an attractive place to live and invest.

While Sydney and Melbourne are seeing a moderation in their growth due to higher living costs and market saturation, Brisbane’s market continues to offer opportunities. Experts believe that this trend might continue, with some predicting further growth in the coming months. However, it’s important for potential buyers and investors to consider all factors, including interest rates and economic conditions, which can impact the housing market.

📝 Vocabulary

  • robust: strong and healthy
    例文: “The robust economy is attracting new investors.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • robust economy
    • robust growth
    • robust market
    強健な
  • affordability: the state of being affordable
    例文: “Affordability is a key factor in attracting new residents.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • housing affordability
    • affordability issue
    • affordability factor
    手頃な価格であること
  • appeal: the quality that makes something attractive
    例文: “The city’s appeal lies in its beautiful scenery and friendly people.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • broad appeal
    • appeal factor
    • appeal to
    魅力
  • infrastructure: the basic physical systems of a community
    例文: “The government is investing in new infrastructure to support growth.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • infrastructure development
    • transport infrastructure
    • infrastructure project
    インフラ
  • moderation: the process of becoming less extreme
    例文: “The moderation in prices is expected to continue.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • moderation in
    • price moderation
    • moderation phase
    緩和

✏️ Grammar Point

Comparative structure – “Brisbane is now catching up and even surpassing these cities in some aspects.”

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💡 使用場面

(この文法構造は、異なるものを比較する際に使われます。会話やビジネスの場でよく使用されます。)

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: Brisbane’s property prices increased by 1.6% in December.
  2. MCQ: What factor is attracting more buyers to Brisbane?
    a) Higher living costs
    b) Affordable housing
    c) Market saturation
    d) Lack of infrastructure
  3. MCQ: What is a significant reason for the moderation in Sydney and Melbourne’s property growth?
    a) New transport links
    b) Higher living costs
    c) Better climate
    d) More outdoor activities
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. True
  2. b) Affordable housing
  3. b) Higher living costs

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What percentage did Brisbane’s property prices increase in December?
  2. Why might Brisbane’s lifestyle be appealing to potential buyers?
  3. What does the word “moderation” mean in the context of this article?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. 1.6%
  2. The lifestyle offers a warm climate, relaxed atmosphere, and outdoor activities.
  3. The process of becoming less extreme

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

ブリスベンの住宅市場は、オーストラリアの中でも非常に強い成長を見せています。12月には価格が1.6%上昇しました。これは、シドニーやメルボルンの成長が鈍化している中でのことです。ブリスベンの住宅がより手頃であり、ライフスタイルの魅力が購入者を引き付けています。また、新しい交通インフラや娯楽施設の開発も進んでおり、これがさらなる成長を後押ししています。この傾向は今後も続く可能性があり、経済状況や金利の変動にも注意が必要です。

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-02/qld-home-values-cotality-rent/106194242

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