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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – if something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is The restaurant serves authentic Filipino food made with fresh ingredients. substantially /suhb-STAN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – to a large degree or in a basic and important way The company’s profits increased substantially last year. phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way The athlete gave a phenomenal performance in the finals. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – something that has never happened before The team’s victory was unprecedented in the history of the tournament. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective]…
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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration
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 movie about racing? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? 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/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Ice cream is a popular dessert in summer. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – showing things as they are in real life That movie has realistic pictures of animals. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – a report giving an opinion about a film, book, etc. She wrote a review about the new movie. film /film/ [noun] –…
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Brad Pitt’s F1 movie debuts with authentic racing action and unprecedented Hollywood–Formula One collaboration
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched a movie about racing? If so, what was the most exciting part? If not, what do you imagine it is like? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? If so, which actor do you remember best? If not, which actor would be good for that role? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme or strong The competition was intense, with every team fighting hard to win. competitive /kuhm-PET-i-tiv/ [adjective] – wanting to be more successful than others He is…
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New family movies to premiere in summer 2025
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 family movie with your family? Do you know a movie that is also a cartoon or animation? 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。 director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a person who tells actors and workers what to do in a movie The director gave the actors instructions on the scene. animated /AN-uh-mey-tid/ [adjective] – made using drawings or computer images that move Children love to watch animated movies. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person who knows a lot about something The expert talked about new…
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New family movies to premiere in summer 2025
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authenticity /aw-then-TIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being real or true The painting’s authenticity was confirmed by an expert. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] – seeming to surround the audience, player, etc., so that they feel completely involved The museum created an immersive experience with lights and sounds. nostalgia /no-STAL-juh/ [noun] – a feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when thinking about things from the past Hearing that song gave him a strong sense of nostalgia. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail A sports analyst explained why the…
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“A Minecraft movie” opens with record-breaking success, reviving 2025 box office
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“A Minecraft Movie” opens with record-breaking success, reviving 2025 box office
©(Warner Bros. Pictures 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 ever watched a movie based on a video game? Can you name one game character you would like to see in a movie? 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。 huge /hyooj/ [adjective] – very large in size, amount, or degree The new amusement park caused a huge increase in tourism over the summer. internationally /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – in or to many countries around the world The singer became famous internationally after her hit single topped charts in several countries. success /suhk-SES/ [noun]…
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“A Minecraft Movie” opens with record-breaking success, reviving 2025 box office
©(Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could go inside a video game world, what kind of world would you like to explore? What kind of characters do you like in movies—heroes, funny ones, or someone else? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. splash /splash/ [noun] – a noticeable or impressive entrance or success The new smartphone made a big splash at the tech expo, drawing huge crowds. premiere /pri-MEER/ [verb] – to be shown or performed publicly for the first time The documentary premiered at the international film festival last…
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