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。
- What is your favorite Hollywood film?
- Does it include issues about climate change?
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。
- topic /TOP-ik /
- site /sayht/
- studio /STOO-dee-oh/
- compare /kuhm-PAIR/
- filmmaker /FILM-mey-ker/
[noun] – a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied
The students discussed the topic of climate change in their science class.
[noun] – a website
The new shopping site offers a wide range of products at competitive prices.
[noun] – a place where music, television, or film recordings are made
The film was shot in a studio in Los Angeles.
[verb] – to examine the similarities and/or differences between two or more things
Let’s compare prices before we decide which one to buy.
[noun] – a person who directs or produces films for the cinema or television
The filmmaker won several awards for her documentary about wildlife conservation.
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。
A recent study looked at Hollywood movies from 2013 to 2022 to see how they addressed climate change. Surprisingly, most movies didn’t talk about it much. Some non-climate movies did better on the topic than those focusing on it. Streaming sites have more climate change movies than big studios. Experts say these studies are important for selling movies and teaching about global issues like climate change. The study compared its climate change test to another called the Bechdel-Wallace test, which looks at women’s representation in movies. This shows how crucial it is to talk about climate change in stories. By showing where movies miss out on climate change talk, the study hopes to spark bigger conversations about environmental problems. It suggests people want movies that reflect real-life issues, like climate change. They hope this will inspire filmmakers to show how climate change affects our world better.
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。
- Hollywood movies from 2013 to 2022 addressed climate change extensively.
- Non-climate movies performed worse in addressing climate change compared to those focusing on it.
- Big studios have more climate change movies than streaming sites.
- The Bechdel-Wallace test evaluates women’s representation in movies.
- The study aims to discourage conversations about environmental problems.
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。
topic | site | studio | compare | filmmaker |
- My dream is to become a ______ and make movies that inspire people.
- Can you suggest a good ______ for my research paper?
- I found a great recipe on a cooking ______ last night.
- The artist has a ______ where she paints her masterpieces.
- Can you ______ these two paintings and tell me which one you prefer?