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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。
- Are you familiar with the K-pop group BTS?
- Do you know about mandatory military service in different countries?
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。
- required /ruh-KWAI-uhd/
- duty /DOO-tee/
- chance /chans/
- social /SOH-shuhl/
- raise /reyz/
[adjective] – necessary according to the rules or for a particular purpose
The completion of the form is required before the deadline.
[noun] – something that you have to do because it is part of your job, or something that you feel is the right thing to do
It’s his duty to take care of his younger siblings while their parents are away.
[noun] – an opportunity or a possibility
Getting this job is a chance for me to prove my skills.
[adjective] – relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and that happen during the time when you are not working
The club organizes social events for its members to interact and have fun.
[verb] – to collect or gather
The charity event aims to raise money for local schools.
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。
The famous music band BTS is going through a significant change as four of its members start their required military duty in South Korea. This happens after three bandmates already began their service earlier. Their dedicated fans are determined to wait until 2025 for the group to reunite.Despite the rain, fans gathered to say goodbye to RM and V, sending nice messages to their camp. V shared feelings on Weverse about missing making happy memories. RM feels lonely sometimes during the 18 months but sees it as a chance to grow. Jimin and Jung Kook are serving in the military, with RM and V. Yonhap News said three others got a day off. In South Korea, men aged 18–28 must serve for about two years to stay safe from threats, like from North Korea. BTS’ fans, called ARMY, support social causes. In 2020, ARMY raised $1 million for Black Lives Matter in 25 hours. Dedicated fans in Tokyo’s Korea Town eagerly await BTS’ return.
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 military service requirement for South Korean men is approximately two years for individuals aged 18–28.
- The ARMY fanbase has been active in supporting various social causes, including raising funds for Black Lives Matter in 2020.
- BTS members RM and V shared their sentiments about their military service on Weverse.
- BTS’ fanbase in Tokyo’s Korea Town is indifferent to the band’s return and shows no eagerness for their reunion.
- The band’s dedicated fanbase, known as ARMY, is willing to wait for the members to complete their service and reunite in 2025.
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。
| required | duty | chance | social | raise |
- Soldiers have a __________ to protect their country.
- She saw the competition as a __________ to showcase her talent.
- __________ gatherings provide opportunities for people to socialize and build connections.
- The school’s fundraiser seeks to __________ funds for new playground equipment.
- Wearing a helmet is __________ for safety while biking.