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 family movie with your family?
- Do you know a movie that is also a cartoon or animation?
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。
- director /dih-REK-ter/
- animated /AN-uh-mey-tid/
- expert /EK-spurt/
- laughter /LAF-ter/
- value /VAL-yoo/
[noun] – a person who tells actors and workers what to do in a movie
The director gave the actors instructions on the scene.
[adjective] – made using drawings or computer images that move
Children love to watch animated movies.
[noun] – a person who knows a lot about something
The expert talked about new movie ideas.
[noun] – the sound people make when something is funny
There was loud laughter during the funny scene.
[noun] – the usefulness or worth of something
This movie gives good value for the ticket price.
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。
A new set of family movies is coming to cinemas in the summer of 2025. One of the most awaited films is the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon, which will premiere on June 13. The director, Dean DeBlois, who also made the original animated series, returned to lead the project. The story follows a Viking boy named Hiccup and his dragon. The movie uses modern effects, detailed sets, and colorful costumes. Other PG-rated movies include Lilo & Stitch (May 23), Pixar’s Elio (June 20), The Smurfs (July 18), and Freakier Friday (August 8).
The directors said the goal is to mix fun stories with strong emotions. The Smurfs uses comic-style art and music by Rihanna. Elio shows a journey from loneliness to friendship. Experts said these movies bring laughter, warm feelings, and good value for families.
The directors said the goal is to mix fun stories with strong emotions. The Smurfs uses comic-style art and music by Rihanna. Elio shows a journey from loneliness to friendship. Experts said these movies bring laughter, warm feelings, and good value for families.
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 live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon will be released on June 13.
- Dean DeBlois is the new director for the first time.
- The main character in the movie is a dragon named Hiccup.
- The movie will use old costumes and black-and-white sets.
- Lilo & Stitch will be shown before Pixar’s Elio.
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。
| director | animated | expert | laughter | value |
- An ______ helped the team make better costumes.
- A good ______ makes the movie fun to watch.
- The dog in the show is an ______ character.
- The family found ______ in spending time together.
- The cartoon show gave everyone ______ and fun.