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 know what kind of content Netflix offers?
- Have you heard that Netflix is showing live sports events now?
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。
- feature /FEE-cher/
- attract /uh-TRAKT/
- smoothly /smooth-LEE/
- analysis /uh-NAL-uh-sis/
- content /KON-tent/
[verb] – to include something as an important part
The movie will feature a famous actor.
[verb] – to draw attention or interest
The bright colors attract many people.
[adverb] – without problems or difficulties
The car moved smoothly along the road.
[noun] – a detailed examination of something
The scientist gave a detailed analysis of the experiment.
[noun] – the things that are contained in something, such as information or material
The website has lots of interesting content.
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。
On December 25, Netflix made a historic decision by broadcasting NFL games for the first time. The games were played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, and featured four top teams from the AFC. The Kansas City Chiefs won 29-10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, securing the number one spot in the AFC. The Baltimore Ravens won 31-2 against the Houston Texans. This event marked the first NFL Christmas Wednesday games since 2020, and it attracted viewers from over 190 countries. The games were available in five different languages.
The broadcast was highly successful, ranking as the second-most popular live title on Netflix. Despite some small technical problems at the start, the broadcast went smoothly. Experts, including J.J. Watt and Nate Burleson, provided analysis. Netflix also showed exclusive content, such as movie trailers, alongside the games. This event highlights how digital platforms like Netflix are changing the way sports are watched, making it easier for fans to enjoy sports worldwide. This change offers a new, more accessible way to experience sports events.
The broadcast was highly successful, ranking as the second-most popular live title on Netflix. Despite some small technical problems at the start, the broadcast went smoothly. Experts, including J.J. Watt and Nate Burleson, provided analysis. Netflix also showed exclusive content, such as movie trailers, alongside the games. This event highlights how digital platforms like Netflix are changing the way sports are watched, making it easier for fans to enjoy sports worldwide. This change offers a new, more accessible way to experience sports events.
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。
- Netflix started broadcasting NFL games on Christmas Day.
- The games were played in New York.
- The Kansas City Chiefs won their game 29-10.
- Only people from the U.S. could watch the games.
- The broadcast had many technical problems.
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。
| feature | attract | smoothly | analysis | content |
- The book’s ______ is easy to understand for young readers.
- The colorful flowers ______ many bees and butterflies.
- The meeting went ______ and finished early.
- The magazine will ______ an article about famous artists.
- The event went ______ because the organizers were well-prepared.