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 watch Netflix?
- Have you heard of or watched the series “Squid Game”?
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。
- season /SEE-zuhn/
- character /KAR-ik-ter/
- possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee/
- lead /leed/
- director /dih-REK-ter/
[noun] – a period of time during which a particular series, activity, or event occurs
The second season of the show introduces new characters and plot twists.
[noun] – a person represented in a film, play, or story
The characters in the novel each have unique backstories.
[noun] – a chance that something may happen or be true
There’s a possibility of rain this evening.
[adjective] – the main or principal actor in a show, play, or movie
She got the lead role in the upcoming school play.
[noun] – a person who oversees and manages the making of a movie, play, or show
The director gave the actors final instructions before filming started.
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 hit series “Squid Game” is set to return for an eagerly awaited second season on December 26, with creator Hwang Dong-hyuk promising even more intense games and exciting new characters. During a promotional event in Lucca, Italy, Hwang also revealed that a third season is already in post-production and hinted at the possibility of an English-language version. Since its 2021 debut, “Squid Game” has become a global sensation, ranking as Netflix’s most-watched show and earning Emmy awards for Hwang and lead actor Lee Jung-jae. In this new season, Seong Gi-hun, the main character, will return to the deadly games. Unlike before, Gi-hun is now motivated by revenge, aiming to take down the organization responsible for the brutal competitions. Hwang explained that Gi-hun’s character has undergone a major change, driven by justice rather than money. Lee Jung-jae shared that playing this new, justice-seeking Gi-hun was a unique challenge. There are also rumors of an American adaptation by director David Fincher. Hwang is thrilled to expand the show, which continues to explore themes of social inequality and survival.
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。
- “Squid Game” will return for its second season on December 26.
- The creator of “Squid Game” promised fewer intense games for the second season.
- The main character, Seong Gi-hun, will not appear in the new season.
- Gi-hun’s motivation in the second season is based on a desire for money.
- An English-language version of “Squid Game” has been confirmed.
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。
season | characters | possibility | lead | director |
- The director hinted at the __________ of bringing back the main character in a future film.
- The movie’s __________ actor won several awards for his performance.
- Fans eagerly await each new __________ of the fantasy TV series
- She is a famous _________ known for her creative approach to storytelling.
- She enjoyed designing the __________ for her comic book.