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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。
- Have you ever watched a movie based on a video game?
- Can you name one game character you would like to see in a movie?
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。
- huge /hyooj/
- internationally /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl-ee/
- success /suhk-SES/
- break /breyk/
- review /ri-VYOO/
[adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree
The new amusement park caused a huge increase in tourism over the summer.
[adverb] – in or to many countries around the world
The singer became famous internationally after her hit single topped charts in several countries.
[noun] – the achievement of something planned or attempted
The festival was a great success, attracting thousands of visitors each day.
[noun] – a short period of rest or time away from work or school
Many families travel during winter breaks to escape the cold weather.
[noun] – evaluation or opinion about something, especially a performance or product
The new smartphone received positive reviews for its long battery life.
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。
During its opening weekend in early April 2025, A Minecraft Movie made a huge splash at the global box office. Based on the world’s best-selling video game, the film premiered in the U.S. and Canada, earning around $157 million. Internationally, it brought in $144 million, reaching a total of $301 million worldwide. Directed by Jared Hess and co-produced by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros., the PG-rated film became the top-grossing video game movie ever, beating The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It opened in 4,263 theaters across the U.S. and 36,000 screens globally. Analysts had expected a debut of only $80 million, but the actual results nearly doubled that, helping to shrink the 2025 box office deficit from 13% to 5%. Experts say the film’s success was due to several reasons. School spring breaks helped boost attendance, especially among young viewers—64% were under 25. The story, which follows characters on a fun quest to return home from the Overworld, was perfect for families. Despite mixed reviews, audiences responded well, giving it a B+ CinemaScore and a 4 out of 5 on PostTrak.
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 Minecraft Movie opened in April 2025.
- The movie made $301 million only in the United States.
- The movie was based on a popular video game.
- The movie was shown in only 100 theaters.
- Most of the people who watched the movie were over 30 years old.
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。
| huge | internationally | success | breaks | reviews |
- Critics gave the play mixed ______, praising the acting but criticizing the storyline.
- The company offers regular ______ to improve employee productivity.
- Her donation made a ______ difference in the school’s fundraising campaign.
- His book launch was a huge ______, selling out within hours.
- The product is now sold ______, including in Europe, Asia, and South America.