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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。
- What’s your favorite Disney movie?
- Which do you prefer: watching movies at home or at the cinema?
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。
- movie /MOO-vee/
- colorful /KUHL-er-fuhl/
- leader /LEE-der/
- build /bild/
- successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/
[noun] – a film shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story
We watched a thrilling action movie last weekend.
[adjective] – having bright or various colors
The children painted a colorful mural on the wall.
[noun] – a person who directs or guides a group, organization, or country
The leader of the team inspired everyone to work harder.
[verb] – to create, form, or establish something step by step
He worked hard to build a successful company from the ground up.
[adjective] – achieving the results wanted or hoped for
The business became highly successful after launching its new product.
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 world premiere of Disney’s “Moana 2” was held in Oahu, Hawaii, on November 21, 2024, celebrating Pacific Islander culture. The sequel, set three years after the first movie, shows Moana, voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho, as a skilled navigator. In this story, Moana must lift a curse placed by the god Nalo, which has caused division among the island communities. The movie was officially released on November 27 and features familiar characters, including Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson. The premiere included colorful Hawaiian performances and showcased the island’s traditions. “Moana 2” focuses on themes like cultural identity, legacy, and friendship. Maui’s character reflects Dwayne Johnson’s Hawaiian heritage, with ties to his late grandfather, who is buried in Hawaii. Moana’s journey also highlights her growth as a leader, as she builds a team to tackle the curse. Disney hopes “Moana 2” will be as successful as “Inside Out 2,” which earned over $1 billion. With its meaningful story and cultural richness, “Moana 2” is expected to capture audiences worldwide, much like the first “Moana” did in 2016.
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 first “Moana” was released in 2018.
- The world premiere of “Moana 2” was held in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- The sequel takes place three years after the events of the first movie.
- The movie explores themes like teamwork and science fiction.
- The premiere included traditional Hawaiian dances and music.
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。
| movie | colorful | leader | build | successful |
- Her dress was so __________ that it stood out in the crowd.
- The new __________ about space exploration received excellent reviews.
- Teachers often __________ strong relationships with their students to create a positive learning environment.
- He felt proud to be part of a __________ team at the competition.
- She was elected as the __________ of the student council.