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Younger audiences prefer TV subtitles, study says

2021年11月18日

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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 watch movies with subtitles? Do elderly people in your country watch a lot of TV? 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。 audience /AW-dee-uhns/ [noun] – the group of people together in one place to watch or listen to a play, film, someone speaking, etc. The audience began clapping and jumping. respondent /ri-SPON-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who answers a request for information Sheila needs 33 respondents for her research. distracting /dih-STRAKT-ing/ [adjective] – making it difficult for someone to give their attention to something Tina finds bright…
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Younger audiences prefer TV subtitles, study says

2021年11月18日

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© Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you watch movies with subtitles? Where do you watch movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conduct /KON-duhkt/ [verb] – to organize and perform a particular activity They conducted a survey to find out what customers thought of their dishes. originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-lee/ [adverb] – first of all The family originally came from Ireland. aid /eyd/ [verb] – help or support The famous author visited the library to aid students in writing stories. prove /proov/ [verb] – to show a particular result after a period of time Her…
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Younger audiences prefer TV subtitles, study says

2021年11月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. charity /CHAR-i-tee/ [noun] – an organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit We are donating some of our old clothes to charity. arduous /AHR-joo-uhs/ [adjective] – difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy Alice finds solving math problems to be arduous. norm /NAWRM/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with Leaving a tip for the…
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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 Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wicked /WIK-id/ [adjective] – slightly immoral or bad for you, but in an attractive way Carl had a wicked grin on his face as he crept up behind Ellen. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a film, book, play, etc. that has been made from another film, book, play, etc. The movie adaptation of my favorite novel was impressively created. glimpse /glimps/ [noun] – an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time The actress gave a glimpse of her new movie through an Instagram…
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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. Do you like watching musical plays? Why or why not? Who are your favorite movie stars? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form of something that is slightly different from other forms of the same thing Here’s the edited version of my speech. sought-after /SAWT-af-ter/ [adjective] – wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare ABC Company is a sought-after employer in the country. bag /bag/ [verb] – to get something before other…
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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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