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。
- Is the success of a movie at the box office related to its genre?
- Does the superhero genre typically perform better at the box office than other genres?
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。
- film /film/
- achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/
- broad /brawd/
- review /ri-VYOO/
- additionally /uh-DI-shuh-nuh-lee/
[noun] – a movie or a series of moving images shown on television or in a cinema
The film about space exploration was shown in theaters worldwide.
[noun] – something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, or great courage
Winning the competition was a major achievement for the team.
[adjective] – having a wide range or extent; covering a large area
The movie’s plot had a broad appeal to different audiences.
[noun] – an evaluation or assessment of something, such as a book, movie, or performance
The critic wrote a positive review of the new film.
[adverb] – also; as well as something else
The film was successful; additionally, it won several awards.
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 recent box office success of Ryan Reynolds’ superhero movie has been notable, with the film topping North American theaters for three consecutive weeks and earning over $1 billion globally. This remarkable achievement highlights the movie’s broad appeal and sets new records. Simultaneously, Blake Lively’s romantic drama, adapted from a bestselling novel, had a strong debut, benefiting from the couple’s joint film releases, which significantly boosted its performance. In contrast, a high-budget adaptation of a popular video game faced difficulties at the box office, receiving mixed reviews, and was expected to be less successful this year. The romantic drama, produced by the lead actor, is predicted to be highly profitable due to its modest production costs and positive audience feedback. Additionally, a horror film set in the German Alps, featuring notable actors, started modestly due to its limited release, though weekend ticket sales estimates suggest it may see growth. Final results for all films are expected soon.
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。
- Ryan Reynolds’ superhero movie was successful at the box office and earned over $1 billion globally.
- Blake Lively’s romantic drama did not benefit from joint film releases with Ryan Reynolds.
- A high-budget video game adaptation had a successful debut at the box office.
- The romantic drama produced by the lead actor is expected to be highly profitable due to its modest production costs.
- The horror film set in the German Alps had a strong start due to its large release.
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。
| films | achievement | broad | reviews | additionally |
- She read several ______ before deciding which movie to watch.
- She enjoys watching old ______ from the 1950s.
- Graduating from college is a significant ______ for many students.
- He bought a new car and ______ purchased a set of tires.
- He has a ______ knowledge of various subjects.