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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。
- Do people use computers to make music?
- Is music important to artists?
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。
- company /KUHM-puh-nee/
[noun] – an organization that sells goods or services
The company makes music software. - artist /AHR-tist/
[noun] – a person who creates art, such as music or paintings
The artist wrote a new song. - protect /pruh-TEKT/
[verb] – to keep someone or something safe
Laws protect creative work. - technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/
[noun] – the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Technology helps people share music online. - court /KAWRT/
[noun] – a place where legal cases are decided
The case is now in court.
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。
Music companies and record labels are talking about artificial intelligence in the United States. In 2024, big labels sued two AI companies. They said the companies used songs without permission. Many new songs were made by computers. Some people liked the new sound. Many artist groups felt worried. They want to protect their music and their work.
The AI company leaders say the new technology can help people make songs faster. They are trying to make agreements with record labels. Some cases are still in court. Musicians want clear rules before they accept AI tools. The talks may change how music is created in the future.
The AI company leaders say the new technology can help people make songs faster. They are trying to make agreements with record labels. Some cases are still in court. Musicians want clear rules before they accept AI tools. The talks may change how music is created in the future.
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。
- Record labels sued AI companies in 2024.
- All musicians support AI music tools.
- The companies want agreements with labels.
- No legal cases are happening now.
- Technology cannot help make songs.
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。
| artist | technology | protect | company | court |
- Laws ______ music from illegal use.
- The ______ is talking with record labels.
- The case is still in ______.
- An ______ can write and sing songs.
- New ______ helps people share music online.