Pre-reading questions:
- Do you like celebrations?
- What events do you like to attend?
Vocabulary:
- emperor /EM-per-er/
- retire /re-TAHYUHR/
- well-known /WEL-nohn/
- role /rohl/
- adviser /ad-VAHY-zer/
[noun] a male ruler
He said he wanted to be the emperor of China someday.
[verb] to leave your job or position and stop working
I don’t have any plans to retire yet.
[adjective] popular or recognized by people
She was introduced to me as a well-known author.
[noun] a position that something or someone has in a situation, organization, etc.
My friend’s role in the wedding is very important.
[noun] someone who gives advice about something
My adviser told me not to spend too much money this year.
A major event will be held this 2019 to celebrate Crown Prince Naruhito as the new emperor of Japan. Emperor Akihito, the current Japanese emperor and Prince Naruhito’s father, will retire from his position on April 30, 2019. The ceremony will then take place on October 22, 2019. Some well-known Japanese will be part of the group to prepare for the celebration. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will also take the role of an adviser.
True or False:
- The event to celebrate Crown Prince Naruhito as Japan’s new emperor is next year.
- Only the royal family will be part of the event preparation.
- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be an adviser for the celebration.
- On April 30, 2019, Emperor Akihito will step down from his position.
- The ceremony will take place on October 12, 2019.
Vocabulary Check:
Complete the sentences by using the words in the box.
| well-known | emperor | role | retire | adviser |
- When I was a child, I wanted to be an _____ of Japan.
- Ms. Yamamoto is my current business _____.
- His _____ as a Korean actor is very good.
- His father already _____ as a soldier.
- My childhood friend is now a _____ artist in France.