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Shakira earns a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination after record-breaking global tour and historic concert in Mexico City

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©Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nomination /nom-uh-NAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of officially suggesting someone for a position or award The film received a nomination for an international award. induction /in-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of formally accepting someone into a group or organization The athlete celebrated induction into the sports hall of fame. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something The discovery marked a milestone in medical research. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time The building…
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Shakira earns a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination after record-breaking global tour and historic concert in Mexico City

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©Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which singers from Latin America are internationally famous? Why do large concerts attract many fans from different countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attendance /uh-TEN-duhns/ [noun] – the number of people present at an event Concert attendance increased during the festival. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The company sells products in the global market. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that someone does during working life The singer started a music career at a young age. perform /per-FAWRM/…
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Shakira earns a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination after record-breaking global tour and historic concert in Mexico City

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©Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP,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 many people like music concerts? Do famous singers travel to different countries? 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。 concert /KON-surt/ [noun] – a live music performance in front of an audience The band played a concert in the park. fan /fan/ [noun] – someone who likes and supports a singer, team, or actor Many fans waited outside the theater. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – the best or highest level that has been achieved The runner broke a record in the race. tour /toor/ [noun] –…
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Project Hail Mary arrives in theaters as Ryan Gosling leads new space adventure adapted from Andy Weir Novel

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©Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of stories usually happen in space movies? Why do many people enjoy films about space exploration? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important task given to a person or group The team prepared carefully for the mission. scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist/ [noun] – a person who studies or works in science The scientist studied the stars. spectacular /spek-TAK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – very exciting to look at or watch The fireworks show was spectacular. partner /PAHRT-ner/ [noun] – a person who works…
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Project Hail Mary arrives in theaters as Ryan Gosling leads new space adventure adapted from Andy Weir Novel

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©Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. epic /EP-ik/ [noun] – a long story or event that is very large, important, or impressive The film became a space epic that attracted global audiences. dormant /DAWR-muhnt/ [adjective] – not active or growing now but able to become active later The volcano remained dormant for many years. reluctant /rih-LUHK-tuhnt/ [adjective] – not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it The student felt reluctant to speak in front of the class. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or…
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Project Hail Mary arrives in theaters as Ryan Gosling leads new space adventure adapted from Andy Weir Novel

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©Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios 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 you like space movies? Do astronauts travel far from Earth? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a story shown in a theater or on television The family watched a movie together. space /speys/ [noun] – the area outside Earth where the planets and stars are Astronauts travel in space. teacher /TEE-cher/ [noun] – a person whose job is to teach students The teacher explained the science lesson. friend /frend/ [noun] – a person that someone likes and trusts…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal premieres bold “The Bride!” reimagining of classic Frankenstein story in major Hollywood production

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©Photo by 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 you like movies? Do you watch movies in a cinema? 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。 movie /MOO-vee/ [noun] – a story shown on a screen The movie was fun to watch. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a person who makes a film The director worked hard on the film. story /STAWR-ee/ [noun] – a description of events The story is easy to understand. people /PEE-puhl/ [noun] – persons in general Many people watched the film. actor /AK-ter/ [noun] – a person who acts…
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Maggie Gyllenhaal premieres bold “The Bride!” reimagining of classic Frankenstein story in major Hollywood production

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©Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of movies do you like to watch? Why do people enjoy watching films in theaters? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creative /kree-AY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original and unusual ideas She is very creative when writing stories. performance /per-FAWR-muhns/ [noun] – an act of performing in front of people The performance was exciting and full of energy. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person in a story or film The main character learns an important lesson. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of…
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