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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX 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。 What are some popular video games in your country? Who is your favorite video game character? 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。 develop /dih-VEL-uhp / [verb] – to invent something or bring something into existence My uncle developed his own company in the 1980s. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Rupert’s dream is to publish a comic book. adventure /ad-VEN-cher/ [noun] – an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience I would like…
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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular gaming devices in your country? How often do you play video or mobile games? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. leading /LEE-ding/ [adjective] – very important or most important He is a leading expert on technology. highly /HAHY-lee/ [adverb] – very, to a large degree, or at a high level The company needs highly skilled workers. treasure /TREZH-er / [noun] – very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money The children found a treasure…
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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protagonist /proh-TAG-uh-nist/ [noun] – one of the main characters in a story or a play Light Yagami is the protagonist of the anime Death Note niche /neesh/ [adjective] – interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people Paul thinks judo is a niche sport. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs / [adjective] – very dangerous The city’s roads are hazardous during winter. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem Many youth groups presented their peace initiatives. legacy /LEG-uh-see / [noun] – something that…
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Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?

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©BBC via Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biographical /bahy-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – about someone’s life You shoud read the biographical note about the author on the back of the book. acclaimed /uh-KLEYM/ [adjective] – attracting public approval and praise He has published eight highly acclaimed novels. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work Actor Kento Yamazaki has portrayed many different characters. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl / [adjective] – having a lot of influence on someone or something I met some influential artists at the museum’s opening event. franchise /FRAN-chayz/…
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Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?

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©BBC via Getty Images 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。 What is your favorite movie? Which actor would you like to meet in person? 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。 reunite /ree-yoo-NAHYT/ [verb] – to bring people together again I can’t wait to reunite with my friends on Friday! anniversary /an-uh-VUR-suh-ree/ [noun] – the day on which an important event happened in a previous year We will celebrate our grandparents’ 40th anniversary next month. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago The price of meat has gone up in recent…
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Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?

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©BBC via Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular fantasy films in your country? Who are some of your favorite actors/actresses? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mark /mahrk/ [verb] – to show respect for or commemorate The wedding marked the beginning of a new chapter in Anna’s life. trade /treyd/ [verb] – to exchange something, or to stop using or doing something and start using or doing something else instead I’ll trade you some of my candies for some of your cookies. magical /MAJ-i-kuhl / [adjective] – produced by or using…
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“Spider-Man: No Way Home:” Everything we need to know

Spider-Man No Way Home: Everything we need to know

©Marvel Studios, Sony, Columbia Pictures Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like watching superhero movies? Why or why not? When was the last time you watched in a movie theater? Please share your experience. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rumored /ROO-merd/ [adjective] – used to refer to a fact or piece of news that might be true or invented, and quickly spreads from person to person The band is rumored to have a comeback next month. hit /hit/ [verb] – to arrive at a place, position, or state The show’s new season will hit…
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