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。
- What makes an album popular for many years?
- How do people usually listen to music today?
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。
- interest /IN-trist/
[noun] – attention or curiosity
The album gained interest from many fans. - modern /MOD-ern/
[adjective] – new or recent
The Sphere is a modern venue. - famous /FEY-muhs/
[adjective] – known by many people
The band is famous worldwide. - popular /POP-yuh-ler/
[adjective] – liked by many people
The album is popular today. - successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/
[adjective] – achieving good results
The album was successful in sales.
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。
The Eagles’ album Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 is now the bestselling album in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America said the album sold over 40 million units. The album came out in 1976 and is still popular today. Many people continue to listen to its songs, showing strong interest from fans.
The RIAA also shared that Hotel California reached 28-times platinum. The group measures album sales by counting both purchases and online plays. Now, 1,500 streams equal one sale. To celebrate the album’s birthday, a new vinyl record was released. The Eagles are also holding many concerts in Las Vegas. These shows take place at the Sphere, a modern concert hall. Music experts say the band’s songs remain famous, popular, and successful because of clear melodies and strong lyrics.
The RIAA also shared that Hotel California reached 28-times platinum. The group measures album sales by counting both purchases and online plays. Now, 1,500 streams equal one sale. To celebrate the album’s birthday, a new vinyl record was released. The Eagles are also holding many concerts in Las Vegas. These shows take place at the Sphere, a modern concert hall. Music experts say the band’s songs remain famous, popular, and successful because of clear melodies and strong lyrics.
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。
- The album was released in 1976.
- Only physical sales are counted.
- Hotel California reached platinum status.
- The concerts are in New York.
- Streaming affects album sales.
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。
| interest | famous | popular | successful | modern |
- ______ music uses technology.
- She has an ______ in music.
- ______ songs play on the radio.
- ______ music spreads fast.
- ______ bands tour often.