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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in “Wicked” musical film

2021年11月17日

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to star in Wicked musical film

©Art Streiber/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images, Terrell Mullin 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 watching movies? Who is your favorite actress? 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。 artist /AHR-tist/ [noun] – someone who performs music Taylor Swift is my favorite artist. Her songs are so relatable. character /KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] – a person represented in a film, play, or story I will play the character of a queen in our school play. previously /PREE-vee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – before the present time or the time referred to I previously worked as a tour guide….
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Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken in “Barbie” film

2021年11月2日

Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken with Margot Robbie in Barbie film

©Lionsgate, Paramount Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is the best toy ever invented? Do you know someone who likes Barbie? Please share something about them. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heartthrob /HAHRT-throb/ [noun] – a famous man, often a singer or an actor, who is attractive to many women My mom’s favorite heartthrob is Tom Cruise. live action /LAHYV-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – (in films, etc.) action involving real people or animals, not models, or images that are drawn, or produced by computer The “Super Mario” live action will be in theaters next…
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Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken in “Barbie” film

2021年11月2日

Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken with Margot Robbie in Barbie film

©Lionsgate, Paramount Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to say officially that a film, song, program, artist, etc. will be included in a competition for a prize Mr. Lopez has been nominated by the majority to replace the former CEO. negotiation /ni-goh-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves The proposal is now under final negotiations between the company and the investors. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work The actress…
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Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken in “Barbie” film

2021年11月2日

Ryan Gosling in final negotiations to play Ken with Margot Robbie in Barbie film

©Lionsgate, Paramount 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? Do you like movies that are based on famous toy characters? 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。 actor /AK-ter/ [noun] – someone who pretends to be someone else while performing in a film, play, or television or radio program My favorite actor is Leonardo DiCaprio. film /film/ [noun] – a series of moving pictures, usually shown in a cinema or on television and often telling a story We are going to watch the new film tomorrow. refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to say…
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BTS announces four shows at SoFi Stadium

2021年10月26日

BTS announces four concerts at SoFi Stadium(1)

©Live Nation Entertainment Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way The Beatles’ music has been an all-time phenomenal success. leg /leg/ [noun] – a part of a trip, competition, or activity that has several stages The Southeast Asian leg of Ariana Grande’s upcoming concert was canceled. sweep over (something/someone) /sweep-oh-ver/ [phrasal verb] – to suddenly affect someone very strongly The tragedy swept over Kyle’s loved ones. rollout /ROHL-out/ [noun] – the act of making something, especially a product or service, available for the first time The vaccine rollout in the…
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BTS announces four shows at SoFi Stadium

2021年10月26日

BTS announces four concerts at SoFi Stadium(1)

©Live Nation Entertainment Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like K-pop music? Why or why not? What BTS song/s have you been hearing recently? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tour /toor/ [noun] – an organized trip that people such as musicians, politicians, or theatre companies go on to several different places, stopping to meet people or perform My favorite band will go on a tour to perform in Southeast Asia. chart-topper /chahrt-top-er/ [adjective] – used to describe a recording that is bought more than any other recording during a particular time Taylor Swift is…
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BTS announces four shows at SoFi Stadium

2021年10月26日

BTS announces four concerts at SoFi Stadium(1)

©Live Nation Entertainment 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 been to a live concert? Which artist/group would you like to see perform live? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The teacher announced the top students for the grading period. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to entertain people by dancing, singing, acting, or playing music My favorite band will perform on The Late Late Show With James Corden. reschedule /ree-SKEJ-ool/ [verb] – to agree on a new and later date for…
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