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 people watch halftime shows?
- Do people enjoy wedding celebrations?
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。
- couple /KUP-uhl/
[noun] – two people who are married or in a relationship
The couple smiled after the ceremony. - ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/
[noun] – a formal event with special actions
The ceremony happened on stage. - witness /WIT-nis/
[noun] – a person who sees an event happen
The singer became a witness at the wedding. - celebrate /SEL-uh-bray/
[verb] – to show happiness about an event
Guests celebrate the happy news. - culture /noun/
[KUHL-cher] – the traditions and ideas of a group
The show shared Puerto Rican culture.
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 wedding happened during the Super Bowl halftime show in California. Singer Bad Bunny performed on stage when a wedding ceremony started. An officiant said the couple was married, and the bride and groom kissed. Dancers and musicians smiled and celebrated around them. After the couple moved aside, Lady Gaga and a band played music before the show continued. Many viewers were surprised because a wedding does not usually happen at a sports event.
After the show, representatives confirmed the wedding was real. The couple invited the singer to their wedding, and the idea became part of the show. The singer signed the marriage papers as a witness. There was a real cake and decorations. The scene showed Puerto Rican culture and music. The couple, ceremony, witness, celebration, and culture became important parts of the performance.
After the show, representatives confirmed the wedding was real. The couple invited the singer to their wedding, and the idea became part of the show. The singer signed the marriage papers as a witness. There was a real cake and decorations. The scene showed Puerto Rican culture and music. The couple, ceremony, witness, celebration, and culture became important parts of the performance.
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 wedding was staged.
- The ceremony happened during the halftime show.
- No musicians were on stage.
- The singer became a witness.
- The event showed Puerto Rican culture.
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。
| couple | ceremony | witness | celebrate | culture |
- Music is part of ______.
- The ______ planned a small party.
- The ______ started in the afternoon.
- A friend was a ______ at the event.
- Families ______ birthdays together.