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 think a historical event could make a good story for a historical drama?
- Have you ever watched a movie or TV show set in the past?
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。
- award /uh-WAWRD/
- opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/
- challenging /CHAL-in-jing/
- serious /SEER-ee-uhs/
- traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/
[noun] – a prize or recognition given for achievement
She won an award for her excellent painting.
[noun] – a chance for something to happen
She had an opportunity to visit Paris.
[adjective] – difficult in a way that tests your abilities
Climbing the mountain was very challenging for them.
[adjective] – important or requiring careful thought
She gave a serious speech about the environment.
[adjective] – related to customs or practices handed down from the past
They wore traditional clothes at the festival.
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。
At a recent awards ceremony, the historical drama “Shogun,” set in feudal Japan, won several top awards, including Best Drama Series and Best Actor honors. Hiroyuki Sanada made history by becoming the first Japanese actor to win this award, and his co-star Anna Sawai also received a major acting award. Both actors expressed their gratitude for the opportunity. In an unexpected outcome, the Best Comedy Series award went to “Hacks,” surprising many attendees, while “The Bear,” which was anticipated to win, received several acting awards. Richard Gadd, from the series “Baby Reindeer,” emphasized the significance of addressing challenging themes on television. The series, known for its serious subject matter, won several important awards. Jodie Foster won her first Emmy for Best Actress for a role in “True Detective: Night Country,” praising the collaboration with Inupiaq and Inuit contributors. Greg Berlanti was honored for his efforts in promoting LGBTQ representation on screen. The ceremony highlighted the growing influence of streaming platforms as traditional networks did not win any awards.
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 historical drama “Shogun” won several awards at the ceremony.
- Hiroyuki Sanada won an award for Best Comedy Series.
- The Best Comedy Series award went to “Hacks.”
- “The Bear” received no awards at the ceremony.
- Richard Gadd emphasized the importance of addressing challenging themes on TV.
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。
| award | opportunity | challenging | serious | traditional |
- The ______ was given at a big ceremony.
- The math test was ______ but not impossible.
- This ______ will help you learn new skills.
- The family followed ______ recipes for the holiday.
- The ______ problem needed immediate attention from the team.