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。
- Have you ever seen an award show?
- Do you stream shows online?
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。
- historical /hi-STOR-i-kuhl/
- drama /DRAH-muh/
- comedy /KOM-i-dee/
- detective /dih-TEK-tiv/
- performer /per-FAWR-mer/
[adjective] – connected with studying or representing things from the past
The historical museum has many old artifacts from ancient Egypt.
[noun] – a play in a theatre or on television or radio, or plays and acting generally
She loves acting in school drama performances.
[noun] – a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or its action
The comedy show made everyone laugh a lot.
[noun] – someone whose job is to discover information about crimes and find out who is responsible for them
The detective solved the mystery of the missing jewels.
[noun] – a person who entertains people by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
The performer sang beautifully on stage.
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 historical drama “Shogun,” set in feudal Japan, received 25 nominations on July 17, 2024, making it the top contender for this year’s Emmy Awards. The FX network series is nominated for best drama, competing with Netflix’s “The Crown” and Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show.” Another FX series, “The Bear,” earned 23 nominations, the most for a comedy series, for its portrayal of a Chicago sandwich shop transforming into a world-class dining spot. Other comedy nominees include ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” and HBO’s “Hacks.” Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer,” a show about a bartender stalked by a customer, is nominated for best limited series, competing with Netflix’s “Ripley,” FX’s “Fargo,” and HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.” Netflix led all networks with 107 nominations, followed by FX with 93 and HBO with 91. The Emmy winners will be announced on September 15. Nearly 22,000 Television Academy members selected the nominees, including performers, directors, and producers. This year’s awards saw an increase in representation for indigenous actors and women of color.
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。
- “Shogun” received 30 Emmy nominations on July 17, 2024.
- “The Bear” is a comedy series about a Chicago sandwich shop.
- “The Crown” and “The Morning Show” are nominated for best comedy series.
- HBO’s “Fargo” is nominated for best limited series.
- The nominees were selected by nearly 22,000 Television Academy members.
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。
| historical | drama | comedy | detective | performer |
- The _____ movie made everyone laugh with its silly jokes and scenes.
- We visited a ______ site where old battles once took place.
- The _____ in the story solved the case of the missing cat.
- The _____ on TV had exciting and sad moments about a lost dog.
- He wants to be a _____ and sing in front of large crowds.