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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。
- Do you know of Shohei Ohtani?
- How would you describe Shohei Ohtani in one word?
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。
- form /fawrm/
- trouble /TRUHB-uhl/
- joke /johk/
- contract /KON-trakt/
- candidate /KAN-di-deyt/
[verb] – to arrange or organize into a specific shape or structure
The students formed a line outside the auditorium before the school play began.
[noun] – problems or difficulties
She had trouble understanding the complex instructions.
[verb] – to make a humorous or playful remark about something
She joked about her slow cooking skills, saying it took hours to make a simple dinner.
[noun] – a formal agreement between parties, usually in written form
They signed a contract to finalize the sale of the house.
[noun] – a person who applies for or is nominated for a position, honor, or role
She is a strong candidate for the promotion due to her excellent performance.
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 28, 2024, baseball fans crowded Dodger Stadium early in the day to get a special “Shohei & Decoy” bobblehead. This bobblehead features Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy. The bobblehead shows Ohtani holding his one-year-old Dutch Kooikerhondje (pronounced KOY-ker-hond-yuh), Decoy. Decoy became famous when he appeared with Ohtani after Ohtani won his second MVP award last year. Fans came as early as noon, waiting in the hot weather to get the bobblehead. They wore Dodgers blue and white and formed a long line outside the stadium. Even Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had trouble getting inside because of the big crowd. He joked about how long it took him to get into the stadium. Shohei Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers this offseason with a record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract, has been amazing. Though he cannot pitch this season because of elbow surgery, he has hit 41 home runs and stolen 40 bases, joining the exclusive 40-40 club. With a .294 batting average, Ohtani is a key player for the Dodgers and a top candidate for his third MVP award. Fans hope he will help the Dodgers win the World Series.
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 bobblehead features Shohei Ohtani and his cat, Decoy.
- Fans wore Dodgers blue and white while waiting for the bobblehead.
- Shohei Ohtani has a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers.
- Shohei Ohtani is currently able to pitch this season despite his elbow surgery.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had trouble getting into the stadium because of the crowd.
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。
| formed | trouble | joked | contract | candidates |
- The university interviewed several __________ for the teaching position.
- The freelancer reviewed the __________ before starting the project.
- They encountered __________ while trying to start the old car.
- The hikers __________ a single-file line as they made their way up the narrow trail.
- He __________ about the heavy traffic, saying he should have left home a day earlier to avoid the jam.