Young chess genius from India sets to face world champion Magnus Carlsen

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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。

Do you know how chess is played?
Have you heard about famous chess players from your country?

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。

compete /kuhm-PEET/

[verb] – to take part in a race or competition
She trained for months to compete in the marathon and was excited to test her skills against other runners.

title /TAHYT-l/

[noun] – a word that is used before someone’s name, stating their social rank, qualifications, position in an organization, gender, etc.
The professor was addressed with the title ‘Doctor’ due to his extensive research and contributions to the field of medicine.

spot /spot/

[noun] – a specific place, position, or opportunity that someone has acquired or earned
After years of dedication and exceptional performance, she finally earned a spot on the elite team.

defeat /dih-FEET/

[verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition
The underdog team managed to defeat the reigning champions in a stunning victory that surprised everyone.

notice /NOH-tis/

[verb] – becoming aware of something or someone, often through observation, attention, or recognition
The observant detective was quick to notice the subtle changes in the crime scene, which eventually led to a breakthrough in the case.

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。

In India, people are excited about young chess champion Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, also known as Pragg. He’s going to compete against Magnus Carlsen for the World Chess Champion title. Pragg, who is 18 years old, earned his spot after a great match with Fabiano Caruana.

This big match comes a year after Praggnanandhaa surprised everyone by beating Carlsen in an online chess game. This made him the youngest player to defeat the champion since Carlsen’s win in 2013. India noticed his talent, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket star Sachin Tendulkar praised him. Praggnanandhaa’s chess journey began in Chennai, called India’s “chess capital,” when he was only 2 years old. He got better at the Bloom Chess Academy, winning Asian Championships and World Youth Chess Championships. At 10 years and 19 days old, he became the youngest international chess master ever. Now, as he faces Carlsen again, Praggnanandhaa’s amazing journey is making chess fans all over the world very excited.

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。

Pragg is a professional basketball player from India, known for his exceptional skills on the court.
Praggnanandhaa’s interest in chess began when he was just 2 years old in Chennai, a renowned “chess capital” in India.
Pragg was invited to compete against Carlsen after winning a marathon race against him.
Pragg gained attention after defeating Magnus Carlsen in an online chess game, becoming the youngest player to do so since Carlsen’s victory in 2013.
Pragg’s journey is largely unknown outside of India and has not attracted global attention.

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。

compete

title

spot

defeat

notice

She earned the prestigious __________ of ‘CEO’ after years of hard work and leadership in the company.
Despite their best efforts, the army was unable to __________ the enemy’s fortified defenses.
The athletes from different countries gathered to __________ in the Olympic Games, showcasing their talents on the global stage.
She couldn’t help but __________ the warm smiles and friendly greetings of the locals as she explored the quaint village.
Her outstanding academic achievements earned her a __________ in the top-ranked university’s scholarship program.