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。
- Are awards given for entertainment and public service to recognize contributions?
- Have any famous entertainers or public figures you know won awards?
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。
- essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/
- impact /im-PAKT/
- collective /kuh-LEK-tiv/
- nominee /nom-uh-NEE/
- creativity /kree-ey-TIV-i-tee/
[adjective] – necessary or needed
Water is essential for life.
[verb] – to have a strong effect on someone or something
His words impacted my decision.
[adjective] – done by people working together
The team made a collective effort to win.
[noun] – a person who is chosen for an award or position
The nominee smiled when she heard her name.
[noun] – the ability to make new and original ideas
The artist showed great creativity in her painting.
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 NAACP Image Awards took place on Saturday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, celebrating excellence in film, television, music, and literature. Kamala Harris received the Chairman’s Award for contributions to public service and advocacy. She described the NAACP as essential to the Black community and stressed the need for democratic principles. The Wayans family entered the Hall of Fame for decades of influential work in entertainment. Keke Palmer earned Entertainer of the Year for exceptional performances, while Dave Chappelle received the President’s Award for his impact on comedy and cultural discourse.
The event emphasized representation and storytelling in shaping public perception. Harris urged civic engagement and collective action for social change. The Wayans family was praised for reshaping Hollywood through comedy and film. Palmer expressed gratitude, acknowledging her fellow nominees. Chappelle spoke about the importance of challenging dominant narratives and promoting authenticity in media. The ceremony highlighted diversity and creativity in entertainment.
The event emphasized representation and storytelling in shaping public perception. Harris urged civic engagement and collective action for social change. The Wayans family was praised for reshaping Hollywood through comedy and film. Palmer expressed gratitude, acknowledging her fellow nominees. Chappelle spoke about the importance of challenging dominant narratives and promoting authenticity in media. The ceremony highlighted diversity and creativity in entertainment.
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 NAACP Image Awards were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. (True)
- The Chairman’s Award was given to Keke Palmer. (False)
- The Wayans family won Entertainer of the Year. (False)
- The event celebrated achievements in politics and sports. (False)
- The ceremony highlighted representation and storytelling in entertainment. (True)
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。
| essential | impacted | collective | nominee | creativity |
- ______ helps people solve problems in new ways.
- A passport is ______ for travel.
- The new rule ______ how students study for exams.
- They shared a ______ goal of success.
- Only one ______ will win the prize.