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 enjoy swimming?
- What types of swimming styles do you know?
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。
- path /PATH /
- mental /MEN-tl/
- psychologist /sahy-KOL-uh-jist /
- coach /kohch /
- spirit /SPIR-it /
[noun] – the route or track that one takes to reach a destination or goal
She followed a difficult path to success, overcoming many obstacles along the way.
[adjective] – relating to the mind, thoughts, or feelings
His mental strength helped him stay focused during the challenging exam.
[noun] – a person who studies and treats the human mind and its disorders
The psychologist helped her overcome her fear of public speaking.
[noun] – someone who trains and directs athletes or performers
The tennis coach taught her new techniques to improve her serve.
[noun] – the inner strength or courage to face challenges
Despite the setbacks, her strong spirit kept her going until she achieved her dream.
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。
Regan Smith’s path to setting a new world record in the women’s 100-meter backstroke was a story of hard work and determination. When she first broke a world record, she became very famous and faced high expectations. This sudden attention made it hard for her to keep performing well. She also had to deal with mental challenges. To help her manage these problems, Smith spoke with a sports psychologist and received great support from her coach, Bob Bowman. Bowman is famous for training Michael Phelps, a top swimmer. With their help, Smith began a journey of self-discovery and hard training. Even though she did not make it to the Olympics in another event, Smith showed amazing determination. She broke a world record at the trials, showing she could get past difficulties. Her achievement showed her strong spirit and hard work. Smith’s journey, from facing tough times to achieving big success, made her one of the best swimmers and inspired people all around the world. Regan Smith’s story shows how important it is to never give up and keep trying to be the best.
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。
- Regan Smith faced challenges from the beginning of her swimming career.
- Regan Smith became famous only after breaking her first world record.
- Smith’s sudden fame didn’t affect her performance.
- Regan Smith sought help from a sports psychologist to overcome mental challenges.
- Bob Bowman is known for coaching swimmers like Michael Phelps.
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。
| path | mental | psychologist | coach | spirit |
- The football ______ encouraged the team to work together to achieve their goals.
- The ______ to becoming a doctor requires years of studying and hard work.
- She faced ______ barriers that prevented her from fully enjoying her hobbies.
- He decided to become a ______ after studying human behavior in college.
- The team showed great ______ by supporting each other throughout the season.