Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。
- Have you ever watched a comedy show?
- Do you find comedy shows entertaining?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。
- involved /in-VOLVD/
- consider /kuhn-SID-er/
- apology /uh-POL-uh-jee/
- strict /strikt/
- regarding /ri-GAHR-ding/
[adjective] – part of an activity or event
The people involved in the project worked hard to ensure its success.
[kuhn-SID-er] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
I consider her to be one of the most talented artists of our time.
[noun] – an act of saying that you are sorry for something wrong you have done
She offered a sincere apology for her mistake.
[adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey
The school has strict rules regarding uniform compliance.
[preposition] – about
He made a statement regarding his future plans.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Chinese comedian Li Haoshi, also known as House, has been fined over $2 million by authorities, causing significant losses for the entertainment company involved. Li used a phrase associated with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during his comedy show in Beijing, which led to severe consequences. The phrase, “fine style of work, capable of winning battles,” is connected to the Chinese Communist Party and the PLA. Beijing authorities considered it a serious insult to the PLA and harmful to society. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism fined the company’s subsidiary $1.91 million and confiscated $189,000 of “illegal gains” from Li’s shows. Li and his entertainment company issued an apology on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform.
This incident reflects China’s strict measures to protect the military’s image and discourage criticism. Li Haoshi has been indefinitely suspended by Shanghai Xiaoguo Culture Media. Concerns arise regarding potential future restrictions on comedy in China.
This incident reflects China’s strict measures to protect the military’s image and discourage criticism. Li Haoshi has been indefinitely suspended by Shanghai Xiaoguo Culture Media. Concerns arise regarding potential future restrictions on comedy in China.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- The phrase used by Li Haoshi, “fine style of work, capable of winning battles” was connected to the Chinese Communist Party and the PLA.
- Beijing authorities considered Li Haoshi’s use of the phrase a serious insult to the PLA and harmful to society.
- Li Haoshi and his entertainment company did not issue an apology on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform.
- All internet users think Li Haoshi deserves the fine and consequences.
- Concerns arise regarding potential future restrictions on comedy in China.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| involved | consider | apology | strict | regarding |
- The teacher has set ______ guidelines for the exam.
- The email contained important information _________ the upcoming meeting.
- He is an ________ parent, actively participating in his child’s education.
- I ________ her to be a trustworthy and reliable friend.
- She issued a sincere _______ for her mistake.