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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 you like watching sports games?
- Have you ever seen a fun trend at a game or event?
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。
- term /turm/
[noun] – a word or phrase with a specific meaning
The teacher explained the term before starting the lesson. - excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt/
[noun] – a feeling of strong interest or happiness
There was excitement in the classroom before the school trip. - recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/
[verb] – to know or identify something because it is familiar
Many people recognized the logo from television ads. - feature /FEE-cher/
[noun] – an important part or function of something
The phone has a feature that helps save battery life. - compare /kuhm-PAIR/
[verb] – to look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different
The study compared online classes with face-to-face classes.
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。
LaMelo Ball has become very popular because of a basketball trend called “6-7.” The term refers to Ball’s height of 6 feet 7 inches and the excitement when teams score 67 points. The trend started in 2024 after a song became popular on social media. It later appeared at professional and college basketball games in the United States. In 2025, Dictionary.com chose “6-7” as its Word of the Year, showing that many people recognized the term. Sports experts said the trend became popular because it was easy to understand and fun for young fans. Basketball teams, including the Charlotte Hornets, added special camera features during games.Teams used the trend during short breaks in games and on digital screens. Marketing experts said limited use helped keep the idea interesting. Some adults said the trend was confusing because it has no clear meaning. Sports researchers compared it to other fan traditions at games. Coaches and players also joined the trend by using hand signs or wearing special clothing. The trend does not change game results, but it helps fans feel more connected to basketball events.
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。
- LaMelo Ball became popular only because his team won many games.
- The “6-7” trend is connected to height and scoring in basketball.
- The trend began after a movie became popular online.
- Dictionary.com chose “6-7” as its Word of the Year in 2023.
- Sports experts said the trend was difficult for young fans to understand.
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。
| term | excitement | recognized | feature | compared |
- The announcement caused ______ among the employees.
- The report used a new ______ to describe the situation.
- Safety is a key ______ of the new design.
- The article ______ prices from different stores.
- The city ______ the problem and planned a solution.