Tag Archive: Entertainment – Intermediate

©Warner Bros. Pictures via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do holiday weekends usually help movie sales? Why? Why do romantic movies often release in February? Explain. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. encouraging /en-KUR-ij-ing/ [adjective] – giving hope or confidence about the future The team received encouraging feedback after the presentation. typically /TIP-i-kuh-lee/ [adverb] – usually or normally The store typically opens at nine in the morning. mixed /mikst/ [adjective] – having both positive and negative parts The restaurant received mixed reviews from customers. recommend /rek-uh-MEND/ [verb] – to say that something is good and…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have weddings ever appeared in entertainment shows? What examples exist? Why do halftime shows attract worldwide viewers? How do performers prepare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAN/ [verb] – became larger or more detailed The event expanded into a global performance. celebration /sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a special event to mark a happy occasion The wedding became a joyful celebration. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to join together or create a relationship The performance connected music and real life. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like or support something…
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©AP Photo/Chris Pizzello Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have music awards ever influenced artists in the country? What examples can be shared? Do people often discover music through awards? What platforms help the most? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to become larger or more widespread Streaming services help music expand globally. requirement /ri-KWAHYUHR-muhnt/ [noun] – something that must be done The award has a requirement for music releases. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – allowed to take part. The singer became eligible for the award this year. fair /fair/ [adjective] – treating people…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do people still buy music albums today? Do older songs stay popular? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consistency /kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see/ [noun ] – steady quality or behavior The album showed consistency in yearly sales. ranking /RANG-king/ [noun ] – position on a list The album kept a high ranking nationwide. adjust /uh-JUHTS/ [adjective] – changes slightly The system adjusts totals using streams. residency /REZ-i-den-see/ [noun] – series of shows in one place The band announced a long residency. lasting /LAS-ting/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The group created a…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do movie studios often make sequels? Why? Can you name a recent sequel you watched? What makes a movie successful at the box office Is popularity or quality more important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a positive way The movie had a remarkable opening weekend. consistency /kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of staying the same Consistency helps audiences follow a series. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable Social media played a significant role. careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – done with attention and…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite movie? Do you like science-fiction films? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – not very high or low Ticket sales showed moderate growth. mixed /MIKST/ [adjective] – having different opinions The film received mixed reactions. reliable /ri-LY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted The franchise is reliable at the box office. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – staying the same over time Attendance remained consistent. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – very important Holiday sales are essential for success. Article Reading: Please read the…
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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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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a place where you feel excited every time you visit? What makes an experience memorable for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event or achievement The company celebrated a major milestone when it reached one million customers. surgery /SUR-juh-ree/ [noun] – a medical operation performed on a patient The athlete returned to training after recovering from two major surgeries. log /lawg/ [noun] – a medical operation performed on a patient The scientist kept detailed logs of temperature changes during the experiment. participation…
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©Netflix via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you watched any animated movies that became very popular? If so, what made the movie interesting? If not, what animated movies do you usually enjoy? Have you heard about awards for movies, like the Oscars? If so, what award did you learn about? If not, what movie award do you want to know more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illustrious /ih-LUHS-tree-uhs/ [adverb] – famous, well respected, and admired The team invited an illustrious writer to speak at the event. cohesive /koh-HEE-siv/ [adjective] – working together…
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