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BRZRKR: A sneak peak inside Keanu Reeves’ new endeavor

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© Boom! Studios Vocabulary: A-list /EY-list/ [adjective] – used for describing people who are the most famous Takeru Sato is one of the known A-list actors in Japan. niche /nich/ [noun] – a job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like Finding your niche at work can be difficult, but is absolutely rewarding at the same time. immortal /ih-MAWR-tl/ [adjective] – living or lasting forever Immortal characters in fiction are mostly portrayed as villains. synopsis /si-NOP-sis/ [noun] – a short description of the contents of something such as a film or book Have you read the synopsis of the upcoming movie? It was breathtaking!…
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BRZRKR: A sneak peak inside Keanu Reeves’ new endeavor

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© Boom! Studios Pre-Reading Questions: What type of comic books do you like reading? How often do you read comic books? Vocabulary: team up /teem-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do something together Let’s team up to finish this task faster. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a group or series, or one of a group or series, of things that are made available, published, or printed at the same time The sixth issue of my favorite manga will be delayed. illustrate /IL-uh-streyt/ [noun] – to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc. The action scenes in this new comic…
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BRZRKR: A sneak peak inside Keanu Reeves’ new endeavor

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© Boom! Studios Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like reading? Who is your favorite actor? Vocabulary: musician /myoo-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as a job Seth has always dreamed of being a musician someday. century /SEN-chuh-ree/ [noun] – a period of 100 years The building was constructed two centuries ago. suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable or right for someone or something The new movie is not suitable for children. interest /IN-trist/ [noun] – the quality that makes you think that something is interesting My son has grown an interest in baseball. play /pley/ [verb] – to perform as a character in a play or movie,…
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Live-action remake of “Mulan” to be streamed on Disney+

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© Disney via BBC Pre-reading questions: Do you like Disney movies? Do you like watching movies online? Vocabulary: available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used Is the white dress still available? disappointing /dis-uh-POIN-ting/ [adjective] – not as good as you had hoped or expected Erin admitted that her exam results were disappointing. across /uh-KROS/ [preposition] – in every part of a particular place or country The products were sold successfully across the country. service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – work done by one person or group that benefits another The housekeeping service we had last month was excellent. persuade /per-SWEYD/ [verb] – to cause people to do or believe…
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Live-action remake of “Mulan” to be streamed on Disney+

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© Disney via BBC Pre-reading questions: What kind of movies do you like watching? How often do you watch movies? Vocabulary: announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says officially, giving information about something Based on the announcement, the school festival will be moved to a different date. welcome /WEL-kuhm/ [verb] – to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of Let us welcome our new teacher, Mr. Sasaki. moviegoer /MOO-vee-goh-er/ [noun] – a person who regularly goes to watch films at the cinema My brother Al is a moviegoer. He watches almost every movie in the cinemas. depend on /dih-PEND on/ [phrasal verb] – to be determined or decided…
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Live-action remake of “Mulan” to be streamed on Disney+

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© Disney via BBC Vocabulary: remake /REE-meyk/ [noun] – a film that has a story and title similar to an old one I haven’t seen the live-action remake of Fullmetal Alchemist yet, but I might watch it this weekend. mistimed /mis-TAHYMD/ [adjective] – done at an inappropriate moment Jennifer’s mistimed resignation from the company affected her well-being. one-off /wuhn-awf/ [noun] – something that happens or that is made or done only once Albert encouraged me to participate in the mall sale since it’s a one-off. resort to /ri-ZAWRT too/ [phrasal verb] – to do something that you do not want to do because you cannot find any other way of…
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Kevin Mayer passes over a Disney top job to set off as TikTok CEO

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© Photo: Disney via Deadline Pre-reading questions: Have you watched Disney shows on live stream? What Disney shows do you like? Vocabulary: announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The president announced that we are all finally free from COVID-19. giant /JAHY-uh nt/ [adjective] – extremely large A giant spacecraft is going to be deployed to outer space this month. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time She makes new strategies to gain more followers. user /YOO-zer/ [noun] – someone who uses a…
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