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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。
- Are you familiar with Banksy and his artwork?
- Can you name a famous artist from your country?
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。
- series /SEER-eez/
- confirm /kuhn-FURM/
- intend /in-TEND/
- discussion /dih-SKUHSH-uhn/
- comment /KOM-ent/
[noun] – a group of related things or events that follow each other in sequence
The TV series has been a hit with audiences around the world.
[verb] – to establish the truth or certainty of something
The doctor confirmed the diagnosis after reviewing all the test results.
[verb] – to plan or mean for something to happen
The letter was intended to provide guidance on the new policy changes.
[noun] – the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions
The class had a lively discussion about the book’s themes and characters.
[noun] – an expression of an opinion or a statement about something
The filmmaker’s latest work is widely seen as a comment on the growing wealth gap in society.
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。
On August 13, famous street artist Banksy unveiled what is thought to be the ninth and final mural in a series of animal-themed artworks in London. The new mural, located at London Zoo, shows a gorilla forcefully opening a shutter to free a sea lion and several birds. This piece concludes a series that started on August 12, featuring earlier artworks like a mountain goat, monkeys on a railway bridge, a wolf’s outline on a dish, and pelicans above a fish and chip shop. London Zoo’s media manager stated that visitors have enjoyed and photographed the new mural, which the zoo plans to keep as an important part of its collection. Banksy’s team confirmed that this mural is intended to be the final one in the series. The murals have led to wide discussion on social media, with some viewing them as comments on current national issues and others as critiques of environmental impact.
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。
- The series of murals by Banksy includes a wolf’s outline on a dish.
- The new mural at London Zoo features a lion opening a shutter.
- Banksy’s team has not confirmed whether this mural is the last in the series.
- Banksy unveiled the ninth and final mural in a series of animal-themed artworks on August 13.
- The murals have led to discussions on social media, but none of them are seen as comments on national issues.
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。
| series | confirm | intended | discussion | comment |
- We scheduled a __________ to address the issues raised in the recent meeting.
- The new regulations were __________ to improve safety standards in the workplace.
- The book __________ consists of five thrilling novels.
- Her painting serves as a __________ on the struggles faced by marginalized communities.
- She called the restaurant to __________ her reservation for dinner.