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。
- Do you know about the Paralympic Games?
- Can you name any sports included in the Paralympic Games?
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。
- schedule /SKEJ-ool/
- take place /teyk pleys/
- iconic /ahy-KON-ik/
- striking /STRAHY-king/
- athlete /ATH-leet/
[verb] – to arrange or plan an event to take place at a particular time
Please schedule the meeting for next Monday morning.
[phrasal verb] – to happen, especially after being planned or expected
The concert will take place in the park.
[adjective] – very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent a particular idea or time
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris.
[adjective] – very noticeable or impressive
The painting has a striking combination of colors.
[noun] – a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events
The athlete won a gold medal at the Olympics.
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。
Thomas Jolly, the creative director for the Paris Paralympic Games’ opening ceremony, has unveiled detailed plans for the event, scheduled to take place at the iconic Champs-Elysees and Place de La Concorde. The ceremony, which seeks to transform perceptions of disabilities, will feature a visually striking performance directed by Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman. The performance will include dancers using crutches, wheelchairs, and adapted tricycles. Victor Le Masne will compose the music, blending sports sounds with rhythmic beats to highlight the athletes‘ capabilities. To ensure accessibility, the Champs-Elysees cobblestones will be temporarily covered with asphalt. Unlike the Olympic Opening Ceremony, this event will allow spectators to view the ceremony from various vantage points along the Champs-Elysees. Organizers, expecting potential weather challenges, have planned for contingencies. The event, featuring 100 dancers, including 20 with disabilities, aims to reshape societal views on disabilities through a grand display of athleticism and artistry.
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 Paris Paralympic Games’ opening ceremony will take place at a small indoor venue.
- Victor Le Masne will be in charge of the choreography for the opening ceremony.
- The event aims to change how people think about disabilities.
- The performance will include 100 dancers, all of whom have disabilities.
- The Champs-Elysees will be left unchanged for the ceremony.
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。
| scheduled | takes place | iconic | striking | athlete |
- Her ______ outfit caught everyone’s attention.
- The doctor ______ my appointment for Tuesday.
- The festival ______ every year in June.
- His ______ performance is still remembered by fans.
- She trained hard to become a professional ______.