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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。
- Did you watch any of the competitions from the 2024 Paris Olympics?
- Did you know that breakdancing was included for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
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。
- defeat /dih-FEET/
- judge /juhj/
- experienced /ik-SPEER-ee-uhnst/
- DJ /DEE-jey/
- demand /dih-MAND/
[verb] – to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition
They defeated the other players in the game.
[verb] – to form, give, or have as an opinion, or to decide about something or someone, especially after thinking carefully
The teacher judged the students’ art projects fairly.
[adjective] – having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times
The experienced chef cooked the meal quickly.
[noun] – someone who plays recorded music on the radio or at an event
Many DJs mix different songs to create new sounds.
[noun] – a strong request or need for something
The job has high demands and requires long hours.
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。
Ami Yuasa from Japan won the first Olympic breaking competition at Place de la Concorde, Paris, on Friday, August 9, 2024, making history by defeating 16 other dancers, including Lithuania’s Dominika Banevič in the final round. The event, marking the debut of breaking in the Olympics, was a significant moment for hip-hop culture. It began in the afternoon and concluded before 10 p.m., showcasing intricate dance moves that blended athleticism and artistry, captivating the audience. A total of 33 dancers from 15 countries, including members of the Refugee Olympic Team, participated, and were judged by experienced breakers using the Trivium system, which evaluated technique, execution, and originality. The dancers had to quickly adapt to an unpredictable soundtrack provided by DJs, which added a layer of spontaneity to their performances. Although it remains uncertain if breaking will be part of future Olympic Games, the event successfully highlighted the physical and artistic demands of the sport, demonstrating its legitimacy and vibrancy to a wider audience.
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。
- Ami Yuasa won the first Olympic breaking competition.
- The breaking competition was held in Tokyo, Japan.
- The dancers were judged based on their speed and costume design.
- The dancers knew the exact music that would be played during their performances.
- Breaking has been a part of the Olympics for many years.
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。
defeating | judged | experienced | DJs | demands |
- The teacher _____ the essays based on grammar and creativity.
- The _____ played fun music at the school dance.
- This job has many _____, so it’s challenging.
- An _____ teacher knows how to help students learn quickly.
- Our team is close to _____ the other school in soccer.