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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

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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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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

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©Heritage Auctions via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronicle /KRON-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a detailed written or visual record of events in the order they happened The documentary aimed to chronicle how early designs influenced the film’s marketing. paramount /PAIR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; supreme Curators said the painting’s role in the campaign was paramount to shaping audience expectations. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and strong increase The surge in bidding surprised auction analysts. derive /dih-RAHYV/ [verb] – to get or develop from something else Much of the painting’s value began to derive from its place in…
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The original 1977 “Star Wars” promotional painting sold for $3.875 million at a Dallas auction

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©Heritage Auctions 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 seen movie posters before? Have you heard of expensive things in the news? 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。 admire /ad-MAHY-er/ [verb] – to respect or like something Many fans admire the old poster. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [verb] – to buy something They made a big purchase at the store. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb] – to show something in a picture The poster depicts two people standing together. visual /Pronunciation: /VIZH-oo-uhl// [adjective] – related to seeing This picture has a strong visual design. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often The café stayed open later due to frequent visits from evening customers. unpredictable /uhn-pri-DIK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not able to be predicted; changing without warning The weather caused delays because of unpredictable storms in the afternoon. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The project succeeded because of sustained teamwork across all departments. acquaintance /uh-KWEYN-tns/ [noun] – a person known but not closely Several acquaintances attended the ceremony after hearing about the event. cultivate /KUHL-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to develop or improve something The program aimed to cultivate interest in…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers

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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 visited a theme park? Would you try an attraction many times if you really liked it? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at or achieve something The team reached its target after months of hard work. ride /rahyd/ [noun] – a trip or experience on a machine or vehicle, often in a theme park The children enjoyed many rides at the summer festival. goal /gohl/ [noun] – something a person aims to achieve Finishing the marathon became a personal goal…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers

Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land

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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“KPop Demon Hunters” secures Oscar eligibility after completing U.S. theatrical run

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©Netflix 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。 Did any animated movies that became very popular get watched recently? Was any information about movie awards, such as the Oscars, learned before? 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。 noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed The museum had a noteworthy painting near the main door. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of influence or power The influential teacher helped many students choose good goals. impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – making someone feel admiration or respect The singer gave an impressive show…
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