Tag Archive: entertainment – beginner

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 international film festivals have a purpose? Have you ever watched a film that was featured in an international film festival? 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。 discuss /dih-SKUHS/ [verb] – to talk about something with someone Students discuss their homework with each other after class. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz / [verb] – to give special attention to something The coach emphasizes teamwork during practice sessions. cooperate /koh-OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to work together with others for a common goal The group members cooperate to finish the project on time. importance /im-PAWR-tns/…
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©Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports 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 of Shohei Ohtani? How would you describe Shohei Ohtani in one word? 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。 form /fawrm/ [verb] – to arrange or organize into a specific shape or structure The students formed a line outside the auditorium before the school play began. trouble /TRUHB-uhl/ [noun] – problems or difficulties She had trouble understanding the complex instructions. joke /johk/ [verb] – to make a humorous or playful remark about something She joked about her slow cooking skills, saying it took…
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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 know a film that performed well at the box office? Do you believe that box office performance affects your decision on which movies to watch? 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] – causing admiration or respect due to quality, size, or skill The magician’s tricks were very impressive to the audience. internationally /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – in a way that involves or affects several countries The conference was held internationally, with many guests. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – a business or organization that makes or sells…
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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 heard of a Broadway show? Is a live performance more special than watching TV or 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。 role /rohl/ [noun] – a part or character played by an actor or actress in a performance In her new movie, she has a leading role. sharp /shahrp/ [adjective] – very clear or intense The comedy had a sharp sense of humor that made everyone laugh. criminal /KRIM-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person who commits crimes The police arrested the criminal after the bank robbery….
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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。 Is the success of a movie at the box office related to its genre? Does the superhero genre typically perform better at the box office than other genres? 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。 film /film/ [noun] – a movie or a series of moving images shown on television or in a cinema The film about space exploration was shown in theaters worldwide. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, or great courage Winning the competition was a major achievement for the team. broad…
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©REUTERS/Piroschka Vandewouw 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 table tennis before? Do you follow the Olympics? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or to make sure it does not occur. She took precautions to prevent any accidents. defeat /dih-FEET/ [noun] – the fact of losing against someone in a fight or competition, or when someone or something is made to fail The team faced a tough defeat in the final match. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the work or profession that someone does…
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©REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo 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 follow news about Marvel movies? Do you know who Robert Downey Jr. is? 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。 shock /shok/ [verb] – to make someone feel upset or surprised The sudden announcement of the concert cancellation shocked the entire audience. figure /FIG-yer/ [noun] – models, statues, or representations of characters or people The museum displayed ancient figures carved from stone, each with intricate designs. audience /AW-dee-uhns / [noun] – the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to 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。 Have you ever seen an award show? Do you stream shows online? 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。 historical /hi-STOR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – connected with studying or representing things from the past The historical museum has many old artifacts from ancient Egypt. drama /DRAH-muh/ [noun] – a play in a theatre or on television or radio, or plays and acting generally She loves acting in school drama performances. comedy /KOM-i-dee/ [noun] – a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or its action…
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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 played golf? Is golf popular in your country? 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。 tournament /TOOR-nuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only one winner is left She has won several chess tournaments in her career. succeed /suhk-SEED/ [verb] – to achieve a desired outcome; to accomplish something With determination and hard work, she will succeed in her business. enter /EN-ter/ [verb] – to…
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©REUTERS/Hollie Adams 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。 Are you familiar with the K-pop group Stray Kids? Have you ever followed a K-pop idol’s career? 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。 crowd /kroud/ [noun] – a large group of people gathered together, often for an event or gathering The concert drew a massive crowd of excited fans from all over the city. artist /AHR-tist/ [noun] – a person who creates art, such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, etc., often for aesthetic or expressive purposes She is a talented artist who specializes in abstract paintings. album…
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