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Oscars to leave ABC and stream exclusively on YouTube worldwide starting in 2029

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©Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. historic /hi-STOR-ik/ [adjective] – important in history or likely to be remembered The decision marked a historic moment for broadcast television. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different aspects The agreement created a multifaceted partnership between companies. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – power or influence over others The platform’s dominance continues to grow among younger viewers. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one state to another The industry is in transition as habits evolve. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a goal Leaders made a strategic decision about distribution….
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Oscars to leave ABC and stream exclusively on YouTube worldwide starting in 2029

©Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch award shows? Which award shows are familiar? Are streaming platforms commonly used for entertainment now? Which platforms are popular? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [noun] – a formal public event or celebration The awards ceremony attracts attention every year. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – involving the whole world The show reaches a global audience. online /ON-lahyn/ [adjective] – using the internet The program will be shown online next year. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – the time that is yet to come Leaders…
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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

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©Heritage Auctions via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What famous movie posters or artworks about popular films have been seen before? What examples of valuable memorabilia have been discussed in school or the community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preeminence /pree-EM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being more important or powerful than others The painting helped show the movie’s early preeminence in popular culture. transcend /tran-SEND/ [verb] – to go beyond normal limits Some stories transcend generations and remain popular for years. confluence /KON-floo-uhns/ [noun] – a situation in which two or more things…
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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

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©Heritage Auctions via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronicle /KRON-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a detailed written or visual record of events in the order they happened The documentary aimed to chronicle how early designs influenced the film’s marketing. paramount /PAIR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; supreme Curators said the painting’s role in the campaign was paramount to shaping audience expectations. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and strong increase The surge in bidding surprised auction analysts. derive /dih-RAHYV/ [verb] – to get or develop from something else Much of the painting’s value began to derive from its place in…
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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

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©Heritage Auctions via AP 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 seen movie posters before? Have you heard of expensive things in the news? 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。 admire /ad-MAHY-er/ [verb] – to respect or like something Many fans admire the old poster. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [verb] – to buy something They made a big purchase at the store. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb] – to show something in a picture The poster depicts two people standing together. visual /Pronunciation: /VIZH-oo-uhl// [adjective] – related to seeing This picture has a strong visual design. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often The café stayed open later due to frequent visits from evening customers. unpredictable /uhn-pri-DIK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not able to be predicted; changing without warning The weather caused delays because of unpredictable storms in the afternoon. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The project succeeded because of sustained teamwork across all departments. acquaintance /uh-KWEYN-tns/ [noun] – a person known but not closely Several acquaintances attended the ceremony after hearing about the event. cultivate /KUHL-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to develop or improve something The program aimed to cultivate interest in…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers

Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land

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 visited a theme park? Would you try an attraction many times if you really liked it? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at or achieve something The team reached its target after months of hard work. ride /rahyd/ [noun] – a trip or experience on a machine or vehicle, often in a theme park The children enjoyed many rides at the summer festival. goal /gohl/ [noun] – something a person aims to achieve Finishing the marathon became a personal goal…
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