Tag Archive: Entertainment – Beginner

©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) 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 you like watching sports games? Have you ever seen a fun trend at a game or event? 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。 term /turm/ [noun] – a word or phrase with a specific meaning The teacher explained the term before starting the lesson. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt/ [noun] – a feeling of strong interest or happiness There was excitement in the classroom before the school trip. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to know or identify something because it is familiar Many people recognized the logo from…
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©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/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。 Do film awards happen every year? Why do people watch them? Are trophies usually handmade? Why or why not? 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。 factory /FAK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – a building where goods are made The factory makes cars every day. metal /MET-l/ [noun] – a hard material such as iron or bronze The chair is made of metal. polish /POL-ish/ [noun] – to make something clean and shiny She polished the table before dinner. careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – giving attention to avoid mistakes The student…
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©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。 Do many people watch movies on holidays? Do romantic movies become popular in February? 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。 audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the people who watch a movie or show The audience clapped after the movie ended. ticket /TIK-it/ [noun] – a piece of paper or digital pass to enter a place She bought a ticket for the movie. result /ri-ZUHLT/ [noun] – something that happens because of an action The test result made the student happy. different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] – not…
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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 watch halftime shows? Do people enjoy wedding celebrations? 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。 couple /KUP-uhl/ [noun] – two people who are married or in a relationship The couple smiled after the ceremony. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [noun] – a formal event with special actions The ceremony happened on stage. witness /WIT-nis/ [noun] – a person who sees an event happen The singer became a witness at the wedding. celebrate /SEL-uh-bray/ [verb] – to show happiness about an event Guests celebrate the happy news. culture /noun/ [KUHL-cher] – the…
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©AP Photo/Chris Pizzello 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 watch music award shows? Do awards help singers become famous? 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。 modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – new and from the present time The show had modern music performances. support /suh-PAWRT/ [verb] – to help someone succeed Fans support the singer by streaming songs. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – a job done for a long time. The award helped the singer’s career. grow /groh/ [verb] – to become bigger The fan base will grow after the win. fan /fan/ [noun] – a…
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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。 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…
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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 you like watching movie sequels? What makes a movie popular? 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。 positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – good or helpful People gave positive reviews online. familiar /fuh-MIL-yer/ [adjective] – easy to recognize The story feels familiar to fans. confident /KON-fi-duhnt/ [adjective] – feeling sure The studio felt confident about the sequel. choice /chois/ [noun] – noun an act of choosing between two or more possibilities success /suhk-SES/ [noun] – a good result. The movie was a big success. Article Reading: Please read the whole article….
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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 you like watching movies in theaters? Have you heard of the Avatar movie series? 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。 earn /ERND/ [verb] – to get money for work or sales The movie earned a lot of money. holiday /HOL-i-dey/ [noun] – a special time when people rest or celebrate Many people travel during holidays. worldwide /WURLD-wahyd/ [adverb] – in many countries around the world The movie was popular worldwide. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – an opinion about a movie, book, or product The movie got good reviews. future…
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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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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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