Tag Archive: Entertainment – Beginner

©Rebecca Cabage/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。 Have you ever watched a music show about singers? Yes or no? Do you know any music groups from different countries? Yes or no? 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。 prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – having high status or respect The university is prestigious around the world. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced strongly; showing deep meaning The book gave me a profound idea about life. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having the power to affect how others act or think The teacher is very influential in the…
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©(Janzen Madsen 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 played a game where you can grow plants? Do you enjoy playing games with friends? 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 or enjoyed by many people Soccer is a popular sport in many countries. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – the best result or highest number ever achieved in something She set a new record for the fastest swim in the competition. calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful and quiet, without noise or excitement The library has a calm atmosphere…
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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, 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。 Have you ever watched an acrobat perform in person or on TV? Have you ever seen someone fall while doing a performance or sport? 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。 famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known and recognized by many people That town is famous for its big summer fireworks show. problem /PROB-luhm/ [noun] – a situation that causes difficulties I had a problem with my bike on the way home. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people That singer is popular…
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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 watched a science fiction movie? Do you think mixing science and action makes a movie more fun? 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。 scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist tested water in the river for pollution. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services The company makes phones and sells them in many countries. cliff /klif/ [noun] – a high, steep side of a hill or mountain The man stood near the edge of the…
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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 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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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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©(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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©(Matt Crossick/PA Media Assignments 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 seen a special coin or a collectible item before? Would you be interested in owning a coin that features a famous person? 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。 coin /koin/ [noun] – a flat, typically round piece of metal used as money She found an old coin from the 1800s while cleaning her attic. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show respect or admiration for someone or something The city held a ceremony to honor the firefighters who saved many lives….
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©AP Photo/ Chris Szagola, 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 know about American football? Can you name a famous team or player in American football? 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。 impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – if something is impressive, it makes you feel admiration or respect The mountain view was impressive. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice or judgment made after thinking carefully about something He made a decision to go to the park. success /suhk-SES/ [noun] – the achievement of a goal or something that is successful Winning the race was…
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©Jordan Strauss/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。 Have you ever watched an awards show? Would you like to attend a glamorous 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。 prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important or of high quality The school won a prestigious award for best students. agenda /uh-JEN-duh/ [noun] – a list of things to do or discuss at a meeting The teacher wrote today’s agenda on the board. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement The team won…
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