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。
- Is chess considered a strategic game?
- Does playing chess have benefits for players?
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。
- chess /ches/
- game /geym/
- platform /PLAT-fawrm/
- concern /kuhn-SURN/
- community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/
[noun] – a game played on a square board divided into 64 squares, using pieces like kings, queens, and pawns
I play chess with my friend after school.
[noun] – an activity that people do for fun or competition
Soccer is my favorite game to watch.
[noun] – a place or system for sharing or supporting something, like a website
She uses a platform to sell her art online.
[noun] – a feeling of worry about something important
His health is a big concern for his family.
[noun] – a group of people living in the same area or having similar interests
Our community has many fun events each year.
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。
Chess is a board game that has been enjoyed for over a thousand years. Recently, chess has become more popular due to technology and famous players. “The Queen’s Gambit,” released in 2020, sparked interest in chess among people of all ages. Online platforms like Chess.com have also helped this growth, attracting over 100 million users. The International Chess Federation is promoting events to encourage participation from players at all skill levels. This allows both casual players and serious competitors to engage with chess in new ways. Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed how players learn and play chess. Advanced chess engines give players valuable insights and strategic analyses to improve their performance. However, relying too much on technology can create challenges, especially concerning the game’s integrity. Cheating incidents involving AI have raised concerns about fair play. Experts emphasize the need for regulations to address these issues. Despite these challenges, technology offers significant benefits, making chess more accessible and helping to build communities among players. The future of chess looks bright as it adapts to today’s digital world.
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。
- Chess has become less accessible due to technology.
- The future of chess seems promising as it adapts to the digital world.
- Technology has made it harder for players to build communities.
- Many people in a community share similar interests.
- There are very few events in a community each year.
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。
| chess | game | platform | concern | community |
- The library helps bring the ______ together.
- ______ is a fun game that needs thinking.
- The teacher created a ______ to share class materials.
- We will play a ______ of cards tonight.
- Environmental ______ is growing as more people learn about climate change.