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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 watched a music show about singers? Yes or no?
- Do you know any music groups from different countries? Yes or no?
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。
- prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/
[adjective] – having high status or respect
The university is prestigious around the world. - profound /pruh-FOUND/
[adjective] – felt or experienced strongly; showing deep meaning
The book gave me a profound idea about life. - influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl/
[adjective] – having the power to affect how others act or think
The teacher is very influential in the community. - dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/
[adjective] – full of energy or ideas; always changing
The team has a dynamic leader who motivates them. - prove /proov/
[verb] – to show something is true
He will prove his skill in the contest.
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 2023, Hybe Corporation from South Korea and Geffen Records from the United States started a project to create a new international girl group. This process appeared in the Netflix series Popstar Academy: Katseye in 2024. By June of that year, the six-member group Katseye made an official debut. The members are Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung. They came from South Korea, the Philippines, Cuba, India, and the United States. Their mixed culture gave the group a strong and special identity that attracted many fans. Within one year, Katseye performed at Lollapalooza, released the EP Beautiful Chaos, which placed No. 4 on Billboard 200, joined a prestigious Gap campaign, and received an MTV Video Music Award. A world tour for November 2025 sold out fast, showing unprecedented and remarkable support for their music.
Experts said Katseye’s rise marked a profound change in global music. Observers added that the group showed the strength of multicultural art and the pressure of fame. Analysts explained that the group wanted to explore raw and emotional styles while keeping authenticity. Specialists pointed out that the group also opened lucrative chances for cultural cooperation in the music industry. Their story displayed that innovation and influential teamwork can change how music is valued today. Critics also noted that the group’s dynamic style proved the continuing power of inclusive art in a modern world.
Experts said Katseye’s rise marked a profound change in global music. Observers added that the group showed the strength of multicultural art and the pressure of fame. Analysts explained that the group wanted to explore raw and emotional styles while keeping authenticity. Specialists pointed out that the group also opened lucrative chances for cultural cooperation in the music industry. Their story displayed that innovation and influential teamwork can change how music is valued today. Critics also noted that the group’s dynamic style proved the continuing power of inclusive art in a modern 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。
- Katseye was created by Hybe Corporation and Geffen Records in 2023.
- The group made its debut in March 2024.
- Katseye has six members from South Korea, the Philippines, Cuba, India, and the U.S.
- Their first concert was at the Tokyo Dome.
- Katseye joined a prestigious Gap campaign after their debut.
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。
| prestigious | profound | influential | dynamic | prove |
- The city has a ______ school near the park
- The painting created a ______ feeling of peace in me.
- ______ writers can shape how people think about society.
- A ______ coach inspired the players to work harder.
- Science experiments ______ how things work in the world.