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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。
- Do you know about American football?
- Can you name a famous team or player in American football?
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。
- impressive /im-PRES-iv/
- decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/
- success /suhk-SES/
- retirement /ri-TAHYUHR-muhnt/
- signify /SIG-nuh-fahy/
[adjective] – if something is impressive, it makes you feel admiration or respect
The mountain view was impressive.
[noun] – a choice or judgment made after thinking carefully about something
He made a decision to go to the park.
[noun] – the achievement of a goal or something that is successful
Winning the race was her greatest success.
[noun] – the time when someone stops working after reaching a certain age or working for many years
After 40 years, he looked forward to retirement.
[verb] – to be a sign of something or to show something
A red light signifies stop.
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。
Jimmy Johnson, a well-known figure in American football, has decided to retire from Fox Sports after an impressive 31-year career. Johnson, a Hall of Fame coach, led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl victories and has been a key part of Fox’s NFL coverage since 1994. His decision was announced during an appearance on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd.” At 81 years old, Johnson mentioned that his time working at Fox Sports was more fulfilling than even winning championships, emphasizing the joy he found in contributing to the network’s success.
Johnson’s retirement follows years of thoughtful decision-making. For a long time, he traveled from his home in Key West, Florida, to Los Angeles for work. In recent years, his travel was reduced, and he began working from home when Fox did not have a doubleheader. This change signifies the end of an era for Fox Sports, where Johnson’s insights and humor were greatly valued. His retirement will leave a lasting impact on the sports broadcasting world, and his legacy will continue to influence fans and colleagues.
Johnson’s retirement follows years of thoughtful decision-making. For a long time, he traveled from his home in Key West, Florida, to Los Angeles for work. In recent years, his travel was reduced, and he began working from home when Fox did not have a doubleheader. This change signifies the end of an era for Fox Sports, where Johnson’s insights and humor were greatly valued. His retirement will leave a lasting impact on the sports broadcasting world, and his legacy will continue to influence fans and colleagues.
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。
- Jimmy Johnson is 81 years old.
- Jimmy Johnson won only one Super Bowl.
- Johnson’s retirement marks the end of an era for Fox Sports.
- Johnson’s time at Fox Sports was less fulfilling than winning championships.
- Johnson worked from home when Fox had doubleheaders.
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。
| impressive | decisions | success | retirement | signifies |
- The flag ______ the country’s independence.
- It is important to make good ______.
- Her performance at the concert was ______.
- The business grew after their ______ in marketing.
- She celebrated her ______ with a big party.