Tag Archive: entertainment

Cinematic masterpiece

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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 watched any Marvel movies? Do Marvel movies often explore common themes and messages? 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。 fantastic /fan-TAS-tik/ [adjective] – extremely good The magician’s tricks were so fantastic that the audience couldn’t believe their eyes. scene /seen / [noun] – a part of a play or film in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period of time The dramatic scene in the movie where the hero confronts the villain had everyone on the edge of their seats. effect /ih-FEKT /…
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Cinematic masterpiece

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the most popular Marvel movies that have been released so far? What are some of the key themes and messages that are commonly explored in Marvel movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. breathtaking /BRETH-tey-king/ [adjective] – extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking and I couldn’t help but take a picture to remember it forever. witness /WIT-nis/ [verb] – to see something happen I was able to witness a beautiful sunset on the beach yesterday. appreciation /uh-pree-shee-EY-shuhn /…
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The benefits of friendly competition

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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 like tennis? Do you believe in friendly competition? 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。 relationship /ri-LEy-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave toward each other The two nations have been maintaining a friendly relationship. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training She wants to become a professional cook. competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [noun] – a person, team, or company that is competing against others She was the…
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The benefits of friendly competition

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rival /RAHY-vuhl / [noun] – a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area She competed with her rival for a prize. jealousy /JEL-uh-see/ [noun] – a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want Jealousy can suffocate any relationship. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen The investigation will determine what really happened. hostility /ho-STIL-i-tee/ [noun] – an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something He feels…
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The benefits of friendly competition

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of sports are popular in your country? Could you tell me about them? Could you tell me about your best friend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. maintain /meyn-TEYN/ [verb] – to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. opponent /uh-POH-nuhnt / [noun] – a person who someone is competing against in a sports event He knocked his opponent down with a single blow. personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the type of person you are,…
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The UK to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite song genre? Why? Who is your favorite singer? Please tell me more about him/her. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arena /uh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment The basketball game will be held in the arena. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to make a decision about a person or situation after considering all the information The flood damage needs to be assessed. candidate /KAN-di-deyt/ [noun] – a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something The English…
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The UK to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

Audience with hands raised at a music festival and lights streaming down from above the stage. Soft focus, blurred movement.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in someone’s stead /in (someone’s) sted/ [noun] – in place of someone Allen can’t attend the meeting, so Anne will go in his stead. lodging /LOJ-ing/ [noun] – a temporary place to stay They all stay in the same lodging. formal /FAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – public or official She lacks any formal music training. Luxembourg /LUHK-suhm-burg/ [noun] – a small European country, surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany Luxembourg produces white wines with a good reputation and fair prices. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – usual It’s not customary to give tips in Japan. Article reading Please read the…
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The UK to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

Audience with hands raised at a music festival and lights streaming down from above the stage. Soft focus, blurred movement.

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 listening to music? Have you watched a singing contest? 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。 decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] – to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities Have you decided what to do this winter? instead of /in-STED ohv/ [preposition] – in place of someone or something He used a spoon and fork instead of chopsticks. organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to make arrangements for something to happen I’ll invite guests if you organize the food and drinks. champion /CHAM-pee-uhn/ [noun] – someone or something,…
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