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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 have a favorite music artist?
- Who is your favorite music artist?
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。
- talent /TAL-uhnt/
- recently /REE-suhnt/
- creative /kree-EY-tiv/
- exhibition /eks-uh-BISH-uhn/
- performance /per-FAWR-muhns/
[noun] – natural aptitude or skill
She has a talent for painting.
[adverb] – in the recent past; lately
I saw her recently at the store.
[adjective] – having the ability to create; imaginative
He’s very creative with his drawings
[noun] – a situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality, especially in public
Sarah’s ballet exhibition mesmerized the audience with her grace and precision.
[noun] – a presentation or production, especially a theatrical one
The band’s performance was outstanding
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。
Yoko Ono, who is famous for her many talents in art, movies, and music, recently got a special award called the Edward MacDowell Medal. This award shows how amazing and creative she has been throughout her life. She has always been unique and has inspired people all over the world. The award is like a big symbol of how great she is at art and how she is always breaking new ground and starting important conversations. Nell Painter, who is in charge of the award, said that Yoko Ono is really good at making people think differently and making the world a better place through her art. Even though she cannot be there to get the award because she is older now, her manager will accept it for her. It is a perfect way to honor how much she has influenced the art world. Yoko Ono’s artistic journey is about pushing boundaries, collaborating, and experimenting. Her unconventional art and music promote unity and empathy. She is not only known for her exhibitions and performances but also for advocating social change and inspiring others to envision a more harmonious and compassionate world.
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。
- Yoko Ono is primarily known for her achievements in music.
- Yoko Ono recently received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- Yoko Ono’s art has not had a significant impact on people worldwide.
- Yoko Ono’s manager accepted the Edward MacDowell Medal on her behalf.
- Yoko Ono’s work does not involve pushing boundaries or experimenting.
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。
talent | recently | creative | exhibition | performance |
- His public speaking ______ demonstrated his eloquence and charisma.
- His ______ on stage was mesmerizing.
- She had a very ______ approach to problem-solving.
- I saw him ______ at the bookstore.
- His ______ for painting was evident from a young age.