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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 writers receive awards?
- What events do people enjoy?
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。
- career /kuh-REER/
[noun] – the job or work someone does for a long time
The writer has a long career in books. - audience /AW-dee-uhns/
[noun] – the group of people who watch or listen to a performance
The audience listened carefully to the reading. - culture /KUHL-cher/
[noun] – the ideas, customs, and art of a group of people
Music is an important part of culture. - respect /ri-SPEKT/
[noun] – a feeling of admiration for someone or something
People showed respect to the writer. - moment /MOH-muhnt/
[noun] – a short period of time
It was a special moment for the writer.
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。
Haruki Murakami received special awards in New York City last week. The famous Japanese writer was honored for his long career in writing. The Center for Fiction gave him an award for his work in stories. The Japan Society also gave a prize during a public event with music and readings.
The event showed Murakami’s career as a writer and his love of jazz music. People listened to short readings and live music together. The program helped the audience learn more about his books. The event showed culture from Japan and the United States. Many guests showed respect for Murakami’s work. The awards were an important moment for literature.
The event showed Murakami’s career as a writer and his love of jazz music. People listened to short readings and live music together. The program helped the audience learn more about his books. The event showed culture from Japan and the United States. Many guests showed respect for Murakami’s work. The awards were an important moment for literature.
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。
- Haruki Murakami received special awards in New York City.
- The event happened in Japan.
- Murakami was honored only for music performances.
- The program included music and readings.
- Many people showed respect for Murakami’s work.
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。
| career | audience | culture | respect | moment |
- ______ is important at public events.
- She started her ______ as a young writer.
- A large ______ came to the event.
- ______ connects people from different countries.
- The ______ felt important to the audience.