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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。
- Have you watched the Paralympic Games?
- Have you heard about the different sports featured in the Paralympics?
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。
- silence /SAHY-luhns/
- encourage /en-KUR-ij/
- permit /per-MIT/
- concentrate /KON-suhn-treyt/
- gain /geyn/
[noun] – a period without any sound; complete quiet
After the meeting, there was an awkward silence in the room.
[verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone
She decided to encourage her friend to pursue his dream of becoming an artist.
[verb] – to allow or give permission for something
The restaurant permits pets if they are well-behaved and approved by the management.
[verb] – to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem
He needs to concentrate on his studies to improve his grades.
[verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time
She was able to gain valuable experience through her internship.
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。
The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games have featured blind football and goalball, special sports for athletes with visual disabilities. These events are held at the Eiffel Tower Stadium, where the usual loud sounds of soccer are replaced by a focused silence. Players use sound cues, like the noise of the ball, to move around the field. To maintain this silence, the audience is asked to stay silent during the games. Commentators help by guiding when it is okay to cheer, and large signs saying “GET LOUD!!!!” are shown during breaks to encourage fans to cheer. Although the silence was strange at first, fans soon adapted and cheered more energetically when permitted. This controlled noise helps athletes concentrate better and creates a respectful atmosphere, making these games unique compared to typical sports events. As blind football and goalball gain popularity, it is hoped that both fans and players will become more comfortable with these quiet conditions, improving the experience for everyone involved.
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 2024 Paris Paralympic Games featured blind football and goalball.
- The events are held at the Eiffel Tower Stadium.
- The usual loud sounds of soccer are maintained during the games.
- Fans are encouraged to talk loudly throughout the games.
- Fans were not able to adapt to the silent conditions and did not cheer energetically.
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。
| silence | encourage | permit | concentrate | gain |
- Parents often __________ their children to read more books.
- During the test, she found it hard to __________ due to the noise outside.
- Parents must sign a form to ___________ their children to go on the field trip.
- The company hopes to __________ market shares with its new product launch.
- The library was filled with complete __________.