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Pre-reading questions:
- Have you watched Disney shows on live stream?
- What Disney shows do you like?
Vocabulary:
- announce /uh-NOUNS/
[verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially
The president announced that we are all finally free from COVID-19.
- giant /JAHY-uh nt/
[adjective] – extremely large
A giant spacecraft is going to be deployed to outer space this month.
- gain /geyn/
[verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time
She makes new strategies to gain more followers.
- user /YOO-zer/
[noun] – someone who uses a product, machine, or service
The main users of the application are the online sellers.
- take over /TEYK-oh-ver/
[phrasal verb] – to replace someone or something
Ed will take over your position when you leave the company.
ByteDance announced Kevin Mayer started his career on June 1st as chief executive officer of TikTok. Kevin Mayer is Walt Disney’s streaming executive who has now officially resigned to join the Chinese giant tech group, ByteDance. He exhibited his streaming strategy in creating Disney + that gathered 50 million subscribers in just 5 months. “(He is) one of the world’s most accomplished entertainment executives”, TikTok founder Zhang Yiming in his statement as he acknowledged Kevin Mayer. As TikTok was created under its mother company ByteDance in 2016, the app gained popularity around the world. TikTok users can easily make their short dance, music, and funny videos using the app’s music and filters. Mayer stated, “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to join the amazing team at ByteDance.” On the other hand, Rebecca Campbell takes over Mayer’s position in Disney that covers the streaming division.
True or False:
- Kevin Mayer is the former Walt Disney streaming executive.
- Tiktok is owned by a Chinese giant tech group, ByteDance.
- Rebecca Campbell refused to take over Mayer’s position in Disney.
- Disney + gained a low number of subscribers.
- TikTok users are able to create their own short videos.
Vocabulary Check:
[verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially
The president announced that we are all finally free from COVID-19.
[adjective] – extremely large
A giant spacecraft is going to be deployed to outer space this month.
[verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time
She makes new strategies to gain more followers.
[noun] – someone who uses a product, machine, or service
The main users of the application are the online sellers.
[phrasal verb] – to replace someone or something
Ed will take over your position when you leave the company.
Complete the sentences by using the words in the box.
| announce | giant | gain | user | take over |
- The _____ ID of my account is not working.
- The seller gives promos to _____ more buyers.
- Now that my father is gone, I will _____ his responsibilities.
- All the updates about the company’s extended work from home is going to be _____ today.
- The fishermen caught a _____ octopus in the middle of the sea.