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 heard of a Broadway show?
- Is a live performance more special than watching TV or movies?
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。
- role /rohl/
- sharp /shahrp/
- criminal /KRIM-uh-nl/
- rekindle /ree-KIN-dl/
- respect /ri-SPEKT/
[noun] – a part or character played by an actor or actress in a performance
In her new movie, she has a leading role.
[adjective] – very clear or intense
The comedy had a sharp sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
[noun] – a person who commits crimes
The police arrested the criminal after the bank robbery.
[verb] – to revive or bring back something that has been lost or diminished
She wanted to rekindle her love for painting.
[verb] – to admire someone or something deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements; to regard someone or something with honor and esteem
She respects her teacher for always being fair and understanding.
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。
Television actress Alyssa Milano, recognized for roles in “Who’s the Boss?” and “Charmed,” will make her Broadway debut in the musical “Chicago” this fall. Milano will portray Roxie Hart starting September 16 at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. The performance will run for eight weeks, ending November 10. Milano chose this time to join “Chicago” due to a stable family life, which permits a return to theater. The musical, set in the 1920s, is renowned for its sharp satire on how criminals are turned into celebrities by society and the media. It includes Bob Fosse-inspired dance moves and well-known songs such as “All That Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango.” Milano is excited about this new venture and aims to rekindle her love for the stage. She respects Ann Reinking, who originally played Roxie in the 1996 revival, and intends to honor Reinking’s performance while adding her own style. Milano’s Broadway debut is anticipated to be a significant event this season, following recent successes in film and television.
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。
- Alyssa Milano will star in the musical “Chicago” this fall.
- Milano will be performing in “Chicago” for a period of six months.
- Chicago is set in the 1920s.
- The musical “Chicago” is famous for its dull and uninspired songs.
- Alyssa Milano will portray the character of Roxie Hart.
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。
role | sharp | criminal | rekindle | respect |
- The meeting helped ______ old friendships.
- His ______ in the play was very challenging.
- The debate featured ______ arguments that kept the audience engaged.
- It’s important to ______ other people’s opinions, even if you don’t agree with them.
- The movie is about a ______ who escapes from prison.