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Pre-reading questions:
- Have you ever watched the Harry Potter movie?
- Do you like going to theme parks? Why?
Vocabulary:
- propose /pruh-POHZ/
[verb] to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider
The prime minister proposed a new plan to solve traffic congestion.
- establish /ih-STAB-lish/
[verb] to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis
Mr. Stark has donated money to establish an orphanage in some areas in Africa.
- convey /kuhn-VEY/
[verb] to take or carry someone or something to a particular place
The Yano Group of Companies will convey the documents needed to transfer all the property owned by Mrs. Dina.
- assume /uh-SOOM/
[verb] to accept something to be true without question or proof
We assume she has better ideas because she handled the same issues before.
- specific /spi-SIF-ik/
[adjective] clear and exact
The committee said that there is no specific report about the incident last night.
Japanese media has reported that a leading American Film company, Warner Brothers, proposed to open a Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo by the spring of 2023. The land where the theme park will be established belongs to the Seibu group and will convey the land to Warner Bros. Along with this, the theme park will be developed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, who will also convey the part of the land from the Seibu group. The underway agreements between the said parties are assumed to settle with a decision this coming spring.
Warner Bros’ British-American film series, Harry Potter, written by J.K.Rowling, turns into a global hit that led to the opening of its facilities in Universal Studios Japan in 2014. The USJ Wizarding World of Harry Potter has varieties of rides and attractions like the Flight of the Hippogriff and the Hogwarts castle walk. While the Harry Potter theme park is to be constructed in Tokyo, as discussed, it might have the Warner Bros Studios Tour London set up where guests can roam around at Harry Potter studio sets. According to some reports, Warner Bros doesn’t have any specific details yet on how different it is from other Harry Potter theme parks, however, the theme park will be launched by spring 2023 once the proposed project gets approved.
Comprehension Questions:
- What leading film-making company plans to open in Tokyo?
- Who will develop the Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo?
- Who owns the land where the Harry Potter theme park will be established?
- Based on the article, from where do Warner Brothers want to adapt the Harry Potter theme park to be open in Tokyo?
- When will this theme park open?
Discussion Questions:
- How would you feel if you heard that a theme park was going to be constructed in your area? Explain your answer.
- What would you do first when you visit a Harry Potter theme park? Please explain your answer.
- Why do you think people like theme parks? Please explain your answer.
- Describe your dream theme park. Please explain.
- Who do you think to enjoy theme parks the most – adults or children? Please explain your answer.
[verb] to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider
The prime minister proposed a new plan to solve traffic congestion.
[verb] to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis
Mr. Stark has donated money to establish an orphanage in some areas in Africa.
[verb] to take or carry someone or something to a particular place
The Yano Group of Companies will convey the documents needed to transfer all the property owned by Mrs. Dina.
[verb] to accept something to be true without question or proof
We assume she has better ideas because she handled the same issues before.
[adjective] clear and exact
The committee said that there is no specific report about the incident last night.
Warner Bros’ British-American film series, Harry Potter, written by J.K.Rowling, turns into a global hit that led to the opening of its facilities in Universal Studios Japan in 2014. The USJ Wizarding World of Harry Potter has varieties of rides and attractions like the Flight of the Hippogriff and the Hogwarts castle walk. While the Harry Potter theme park is to be constructed in Tokyo, as discussed, it might have the Warner Bros Studios Tour London set up where guests can roam around at Harry Potter studio sets. According to some reports, Warner Bros doesn’t have any specific details yet on how different it is from other Harry Potter theme parks, however, the theme park will be launched by spring 2023 once the proposed project gets approved.