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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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“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. 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

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

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©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

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© 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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Abba tops charts with comeback album ‘Voyage’ after nearly 40 years

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©BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are some popular musicians in your country? How often do you listen to music? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [adjective] – a period of ten years, especially a period such as 2010 to 2019 She has been running the restaurant for three decades. (be) over the moon /OH-ver-thuh-moon/ [idiom] – to be very pleased Sheena was over the moon when she saw the fireworks. release /ri-LEES/ [noun] – a musical recording that is made available for the public to buy They are waiting for the release…
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Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in “Spencer” biopic

Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in “Spencer” biopic

©Neon, 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? How often do you go to movie theaters? 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。 latest /LEY-tist/ [adjective] – newest or most recent or modern Have you seen the latest movie of Tom Cruise? role /rohl/ [noun] – an actor’s part in a film or play My brother plays the role of an Egyptian king in their school play. maiden name /MEYD-n-neym/ [noun] – a woman’s maiden name is the family name she has before she gets married She chooses to still…
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