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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks

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©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What awards show recognizes achievements in British film and television? Why are trophies important in the entertainment industry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. effort /EF-ert/ [noun] – physical or mental energy used to do something The team made a strong effort to finish the project on time. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions taken to achieve a result The hiring process took several weeks to complete. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The surface of the table looked clean and…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks

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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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Fennell’s Wuthering Heights tops the North American box office with a $34.8M holiday debut

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©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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Fennell’s Wuthering Heights tops the North American box office with a $34.8M holiday debut

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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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Fennell’s Wuthering Heights tops the North American box office with a $34.8M holiday debut

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©Warner Bros. Pictures via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – strong and successful; showing great energy or strength The company reported robust profits after expanding overseas markets. promising /PROM-uh-sing/ [adjective] – howing signs of future success. The new technology produced promising results during early testing. polarize /POH-luh-rahyz/ [verb] – to cause people to have very different opinions about something The new policy may polarize voters before the election. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation where something is not known or definite Economic uncertainty affected investor confidence this year. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that keeps something…
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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real and true, not copied or fake The ceremony remained authentic despite the massive audience. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [adjective] – Meaning: an impressive public event designed to attract attention. The halftime performance became a global spectacle. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing an idea or quality The wedding scene was symbolic of unity and celebration. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and precise Producers followed meticulous planning for the performance. memorable /MEM-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – worth remembering or easy to remember The performance became a memorable television moment. Article Reading: Please read the whole article….
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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

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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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Super Bowl Halftime Show features live wedding during Bad Bunny performance at Levi’s Stadium

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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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