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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。
- Have you ever played a game where you can grow plants?
- Do you enjoy playing games with friends?
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。
- popular /POP-yuh-ler/
- record /REK-erd/
- calm /kahm/
- design /dih-ZAHYN/
- empty /EMP-tee/
[adjective] – liked or enjoyed by many people
Soccer is a popular sport in many countries.
[noun] – the best result or highest number ever achieved in something
She set a new record for the fastest swim in the competition.
[adjective] – peaceful and quiet, without noise or excitement
The library has a calm atmosphere that helps people focus on reading.
[noun] – the way something is planned, made, or arranged in appearance or structure
The dress has a beautiful design with flowers and leaves.
[adjective] – having nothing inside; not filled
The box was empty after they removed the books.
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。
In late June 2025, a Roblox game called Grow a Garden became very popular around the world. Roblox said the game reached 21.6 million players playing at the same time. This broke the old record of 15.2 million set by Fortnite. The game was made in a few days by a 16-year-old. It is calm and simple. Players can grow plants and animals, trade items, and meet other players. The design looks like Minecraft, and it has relaxing classical music. Experts believe its success will help Roblox earn more money this year. The game became famous soon after Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed, which made people talk about changes in gaming.In Grow a Garden, players start with an empty piece of land, simple seeds, and game money. They plant, harvest, and sell crops to buy better seeds, animals, or tools. The CEO of Splitting Point Studios said the game industry should notice the growth of “cozy” games that focus on creativity and working together. The game also has a shop that is the same for all players, and they can help each other. Experts say games like this can support creativity, learning, and family activities.
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。
- A 16-year-old made the game in just a few days.
- In the game, players can only grow plants, not animals.
- The design of the game looks like Minecraft.
- The game has loud rock music in the background.
- The game became famous before Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed.
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。
popular | record | calm | design | empty |
- The team broke the ______ for most goals scored in a season.
- The new café became ______ soon after it opened.
- The classroom was ______ when the teacher arrived.
- The park was ______ in the evening, with only the sound of birds.
- The phone’s ______ is both modern and easy to use.