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 played golf?
- Is golf popular in your country?
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。
- tournament /TOOR-nuh-muhnt/
- succeed /suhk-SEED/
- enter /EN-ter/
- various /VAIR-ee-uhs /
- competition /kom-pi-TISH-uhn/
[noun] – a competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only one winner is left
She has won several chess tournaments in her career.
[verb] – to achieve a desired outcome; to accomplish something
With determination and hard work, she will succeed in her business.
[verb] – to participate in or join an activity, competition, or place
He enters every marathon race in his city.
[adjective] – many different kinds; diverse
She has traveled to various countries around the world.
[noun] – a contest or rivalry between individuals or groups
The swimming competition was fierce but friendly.
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。
Tiger Woods is committed to playing professional golf for as long as possible. Recently, he missed the cut at the U.S. Open, which made some people think he might be less enthusiastic. Despite this, Woods, who has won 15 major tournaments, is determined to succeed. He told reporters before The Open tournament that he could keep playing until he turns 60, which contrasts with what Colin Montgomerie said. Woods has had to be careful about which tournaments he enters due to various injuries. Now, after 20 years, he is getting ready to return to Royal Troon. His past wins at The Open in 2000, 2005, and 2006 show he is ready for a comeback. Looking ahead to the upcoming tournament, Woods recalled playing practice rounds with Tom Weiskopf and how they talked about strategies and had friendly competition. This highlights the friendship and competitive spirit in professional golf. The tournament at Royal Troon holds special importance for Woods as he aims for greatness despite facing challenges. His determination to compete at the highest level demonstrates his enduring passion for the sport and his belief in his ability to achieve more success.
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。
- Tiger Woods missed the cut at the recent U.S. Open.
- Tiger Woods has won 15 major tournaments.
- Woods stated he could continue playing golf until he turns 60.
- The tournament at Royal Troon is not significant for Woods.
- Woods plans to retire from professional golf soon.
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。
tournament | succeeded | enter | various | competition |
- After years of hard work and training, he finally __________ in achieving his dream of climbing Mount Everest.
- The tennis __________ attracted players from around the world.
- The soccer team trained hard all season in preparation for the regional __________.
- They explored __________ options before making a decision.
- They decided to __________ the talent competition at the school festival.