England’s national soccer team secures Euro 2024 spot with stunning victory over Italy

admin 2023年12月10日

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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 or followed a sports tournament?
How do you feel when your favorite team or athlete competes in a tournament?

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。

tournament /TOOR-nuh-muhnt/

[noun] – a competition in which a number of teams or individuals compete against each other in a series of games or matches to determine a winner
She competed in a chess tournament last weekend.

beat /beet /

[verb] – to defeat someone or something in a game, competition, or battle
Our team beat the rival team in a thrilling soccer match.

talented /TAL-uhn-tid/

[adjective] – having a natural ability or skill in a particular area or activity
He is a talented musician who can play multiple instruments.

instill /in-STIL/

[verb] – to introduce or implant a particular belief, idea, or quality in someone’s mind or character
Good teachers instill a love for learning in their students.

performance /per-FAWR-muhns/

[noun] – how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or an activity:
Sarah’s performance in the math test was outstanding, and she received the highest score in the class.

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。

England has achieved something incredible by qualifying for Euro 2024, a major soccer tournament. They even managed to beat Italy, who were the champions at the time, with a score of 3-1. This victory was a big deal and showed that England is a strong team. The coach, Gareth Southgate, has done a great job guiding the team. They have some talented young players, like Jude Bellingham, who are the future stars of the team. England has played really well in the last 24 years and only lost one game during this time. England’s strong qualification campaign, featuring wins and no losses, instills belief in their potential to become one of the world’s best teams, with players like Kane and Rashford making a significant impact. As they eagerly anticipate Euro 2024, their consistent history and performance make achieving their dream likely. The emergence of young talents like Jude Bellingham is exciting, and their victory over Italy was impressive. Everyone is eagerly awaiting their upcoming matches, as they have a bright future in international soccer.

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。

England won the Euro 2024 soccer tournament.
Italy was the reigning champions in Euro 2024.
England’s coach, Gareth Southgate, played for the team as well.
England has only lost one game in the last 24 years.
Jude Bellingham is an experienced player on the England team.

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。

tournament

beat

talented

instill

performance

Parents often try to _____ good manners in their children.
She practiced hard to ______ her personal best time in the race.
The tennis ______ will take place at the local club.
The artist’s ______ paintings are displayed in the art gallery.
The bicycle’s ______ during the race was impressive, as it sped down the track faster than any other bike.