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Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- panel /PAN-l/
- villain /VIL-uhn/
- upcoming /UHP-kuhm-ing/
- highest-grossing /HIGH-ist GROH-sing/
- humorously /HYOO-muh-ruh-slee/
[noun] – a group of people gathered to discuss or present information on a particular topic, often in a public forum
The panel of experts provided valuable insights during the conference.
[noun] – characters in a story or play who oppose the hero and are typically involved in wrongdoing or evil actions
The movie’s villains were portrayed with such depth that they became fan favorites.
[adjective] – about to happen or be released in the near future
She is excited about the upcoming concert next month.
[adjective] – generating the most revenue or money from sales, especially at the box office for films
The highest-grossing film of the year set a new record in the industry.
[adverb] – in a way that is funny or makes you laugh
She humorously described her first day at the new job.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
At the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, Robert Downey Jr. surprised everyone by revealing he would join the Marvel Cinematic Universe again. During the Hall H panel, Downey Jr. took off a mask to show that he would play Doctor Doom, one of Marvel’s most famous villains. The audience had been watching figures in masks similar to Doctor Doom’s when Downey Jr. made his big announcement. He mentioned that he enjoys playing complex characters, and fans were thrilled by the news.
The Russo Brothers, who directed previous Marvel movies, will also direct the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” They said that even though Downey Jr. will be playing a new role, their goal is still to create great movies for viewers. Another big announcement was the introduction of Galactus, a powerful cosmic villain, who will appear in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” directed by Matt Shakman. The panel also featured an exciting performance with actors dressed as Deadpool, celebrating the success of the film “Deadpool and Wolverine,” which has set a new record for the highest-grossing R-rated movie. Additionally, Anthony Mackie talked about his role as Captain America in “Captain America: Brave New World,” explaining that his character is more thoughtful and less physical than previous versions. Harrison Ford, who will play Thunderbolt Ross, humorously joined the stage, and David Harbour made a fun entrance as his “Black Widow” character, Alexei Shostakov. The Comic-Con panel was full of exciting updates and entertaining moments for Marvel fans.
The Russo Brothers, who directed previous Marvel movies, will also direct the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” They said that even though Downey Jr. will be playing a new role, their goal is still to create great movies for viewers. Another big announcement was the introduction of Galactus, a powerful cosmic villain, who will appear in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” directed by Matt Shakman. The panel also featured an exciting performance with actors dressed as Deadpool, celebrating the success of the film “Deadpool and Wolverine,” which has set a new record for the highest-grossing R-rated movie. Additionally, Anthony Mackie talked about his role as Captain America in “Captain America: Brave New World,” explaining that his character is more thoughtful and less physical than previous versions. Harrison Ford, who will play Thunderbolt Ross, humorously joined the stage, and David Harbour made a fun entrance as his “Black Widow” character, Alexei Shostakov. The Comic-Con panel was full of exciting updates and entertaining moments for Marvel fans.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever been surprised by a big announcement at an event, like how Robert Downey Jr.’s reveal surprised everyone? If so, what was the announcement and how did it make you feel? If not, can you think of a time when you were really excited about something unexpected?
- Have you ever been a fan of a character or series that had a major change, such as a new actor taking on a role? If so, how did you react to the change? If not, can you imagine how you might feel if a favorite character was played by someone new?
- Do you agree that having well-known actors play new roles can make a film more interesting?
- Why do you think Marvel and other film studios choose to bring back popular actors in new roles rather than introducing entirely new talent? What benefits might this approach have?
- When a popular actor takes on a new role in a film or show, how do you think that might affect fans’ reactions? What might movie makers do to make sure fans are excited about the change?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- fan
- viewer
- movie
- character
- exciting