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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。
- Which qualities do you think make a musician talented? (Choose one or more: creativity, technical skill, stage presence, originality, dedication)
- Do talented musicians develop their skills through practice?
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。
- pianist /pee-AN-ist/
- audience /AW-dee-uhns/
- stage /steyj/
- connection /kuh-NEK-shuhn/
- inspire /in-SPAHYUHR/
[noun] – a person who plays the piano, especially professionally
The pianist played beautifully at the concert.
[noun] – the people who watch or listen to a performance
The audience clapped after the show ended.
[noun] – a raised area where performances happen
The actor walked onto the stage to perform.
[noun] – a relationship or link between people or things
He felt a strong connection to the music.
[verb] – to make someone feel excited to do something
Her story can inspire many young artists.
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。
Indian pianist Takosangba Pongen, who lost his vision at age 14 due to a failed surgery, amazed the audience with his remarkable performance at the Brillante Piano Festival in Bengaluru. Pongen, who learned to play the piano by ear through YouTube tutorials, demonstrated that dedication and persistence can overcome even the most daunting challenges. Despite the difficulties of accessing music education for visually impaired individuals, Pongen’s resilience has allowed him to perform at prestigious events, proving that adversity can be surmounted with effort and passion. His performance, which included a classical piece by Chopin, was supported by his sister, who helped him onto the stage. Though nervous, Pongen’s deep connection with music led to an extraordinary presentation that left the audience in awe. His journey not only inspires people with disabilities but also serves as a beacon for anyone striving toward their ambitions. Pongen hopes that his achievements will encourage others to push beyond their limitations and blend classical music with modern jazz, showing that new possibilities arise through determination. Keep up the great work in crafting meaningful and inspiring content!
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。
- Takosangba Pongen is a famous guitarist.
- He lost his vision at the age of 14.
- Pongen performed at the Brillante Piano Festival in Mumbai.
- He learned to play the piano by ear through YouTube tutorials.
- Pongen’s sister helped him on stage during his performance.
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。
pianist | audience | stage | connection | inspire |
- The teacher tried to ______ the students to learn.
- She wants to be a ______ when she grows up.
- She stood on the ______ and sang a song.
- Many people in the ______ enjoyed the music.
- Their ______ made the friendship special.