Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you watched a family movie with your family? If so, what was the title? If not, what kind of movie would you like to watch with your family?
- Do you know a movie that is also a cartoon or animation? If so, what is it about? If not, do you think cartoons can be made into real movies?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- awaited /uh-WAY-tuhd/
- version /VUR-zhuhn/
- audience /AW-dee-uhns/
- emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/
- loneliness /LOWN-lee-nuhs/
[adjective] – expected and wanted
The most awaited concert of the year happened last night.
[noun] – a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms
This version of the song is slower than the original.
[noun] – the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someone speaking, etc.
The audience laughed at the funny scene.
[adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings
The movie had an emotional ending.
[noun] – the state of being lonely
He felt loneliness after moving to a new city.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
A new group of family movies will arrive in cinemas during 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, returned to lead this remake after creating the original animated series. The film tells the story of a Viking boy named Hiccup and his dragon. Realistic sets, colorful costumes, and modern effects were used to build an immersive world. Other upcoming PG-rated movies include Lilo & Stitch (May 23), Pixar’s Elio (June 20), The Smurfs (July 18), and Freakier Friday (August 8). These movies were made for families and were planned to reach a wide audience. In 2023, PG-rated films became more popular than PG-13 films, showing a change in viewer interest.
Directors explained that the main goal is to tell fun and emotional stories with modern looks and old ideas. The Smurfs includes art from the original comic and music by Rihanna. Elio shares a story about loneliness and friendship in space. New technology helped create more lifelike animated characters. Still, the filmmakers kept the emotional part of each story. Experts said the movies bring nostalgia, laughter, and strong messages. Industry analysts believe these PG films are a sophisticated and smart choice for family entertainment. Their mix of meaning and fun gives them great value for audiences of all ages.
Directors explained that the main goal is to tell fun and emotional stories with modern looks and old ideas. The Smurfs includes art from the original comic and music by Rihanna. Elio shares a story about loneliness and friendship in space. New technology helped create more lifelike animated characters. Still, the filmmakers kept the emotional part of each story. Experts said the movies bring nostalgia, laughter, and strong messages. Industry analysts believe these PG films are a sophisticated and smart choice for family entertainment. Their mix of meaning and fun gives them great value for audiences of all ages.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What kind of movies will arrive in summer 2025?
- When will the new version of How to Train Your Dragon premiere?
- Who is the director of the live-action remake?
- What is the movie How to Train Your Dragon about?
- What helped create an immersive world in the movie?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever watched a movie with your parents or siblings? If so, what was the movie? If not, what movie do you want to watch with them?
- Do you go to the cinema to watch movies? If so, how often do you go? If not, do you watch movies at home?
- Do you agree that family movies should have both fun and serious parts?
- Why do you think movie companies make new versions of old movies?
- Why is it important to make movies that children and adults can enjoy together?