Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?
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Harry Potter film at 20: Where are the cast members now?
©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?
©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?
©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
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“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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“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. 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 superhero movies? Who is the most powerful superhero for you? 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。 await /uh-WEYT/ [verb] – to wait for or be waiting for something The band’s most awaited comeback is finally happening. accidentally /ak-si-DEN-tl/ [adverb] – by chance or by mistake Oh, no! I accidentally sent the e-mail to the wrong person! unleash /uhn-LEESH/ [verb] – to let happen or begin something powerful that, once begun, cannot be controlled In the middle of the show, the…
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“Spider-Man: No Way Home:” Everything we need to know
©Marvel Studios, Sony, Columbia Pictures Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. installment /in-STAWL-muhnt/ [noun] – one of the parts of something, such as a show or movie, that is experienced as part of a series over a period of time “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” is the third and last installment of Disney’s popular musical film. trilogy /TRIL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a series of three books, plays, movies, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story My brother is a solid fan of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. prior /PRAHY-er/ [adjective] – existing or happening before something…
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Abba tops charts with comeback album ‘Voyage’ after nearly 40 years
©BBC 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 song at the moment? Are there record stores in your city? 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。 nearly /NEER-lee/ [adverb] – almost, or not completely She lived in Hawaii for nearly seven years. sale /seyl/ [noun] – the number of products sold The store had no sales for this week. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do an action or piece of work The folk dancers are performing at the plaza. international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl / [adjective] – involving more than one country I am working at…
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Abba tops charts with comeback album ‘Voyage’ after nearly 40 years
© BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective ] – very famous and admired or spoken about I read a book about Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero. overtake /oh-ver-TEYK/ [verb] – to go past something by being a greater amount or degree Netflix is overtaking Disney in popularity. jury /JOOR-ee/ [noun] – a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition The discussion of the juries was quite serious. establish /ih-STAB-lish / [verb] – to cause something or someone to be accepted in or familiar with a place, position, etc My uncle’s company has established itself…
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