Alyssa Milano to debut as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ this Fall
Beginner Intermediate Expert
Tag Archive: entertainment
Alyssa Milano to debut as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ this Fall
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. Broadway /BRAWD-wey/ [noun] – the street in New York City known for its theaters and musical performances Broadway is famous for its big and exciting theater productions. acclaimed /uh-KLAYMD/ [adjective] – praised or admired publicly The movie received acclaimed reviews from critics. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective] – very famous and admired or spoken about The legendary scientist made groundbreaking discoveries that changed the world forever. choreographer /kawr-ee-OG-ruh-fer/ [noun] – a person who designs and directs the movements and steps in a dance performance The choreographer created beautiful dance routines for the show. interpretation /in-tur-pri-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
Read more
Alyssa Milano to debut as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ this Fall
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 ever heard of a Broadway show? Is a live performance more special than watching TV or movies? 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。 role /rohl/ [noun] – a part or character played by an actor or actress in a performance In her new movie, she has a leading role. sharp /shahrp/ [adjective] – very clear or intense The comedy had a sharp sense of humor that made everyone laugh. criminal /KRIM-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person who commits crimes The police arrested the criminal after the bank robbery….
Read more
Alyssa Milano to debut as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ this Fall
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of a Broadway show? If yes, which one do you know about? If not, would you like to learn more about them? What makes a live performance special compared to watching TV or movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theater /THEE-uh-ter/ [noun] – a building or place where plays, movies, or performances are shown The local theater is showing a new film this weekend. satire /SAT-ahyuhr/ [noun] – a way of using humor or exaggeration to criticize or mock something The comedian’s routine was a clever…
Read more
Famous couple dominates Box Office
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash / [noun] – refers to a situation where two or more events, are competing against each other The two soccer teams had a clash on the field, and the referee had to stop the game. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The sunset was remarkable, with the sky painted in shades of pink and orange. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go beyond a limit The students were happy to exceed their goal of raising money for charity. scenario…
Read more
Famous couple dominates Box Office
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。 Is the success of a movie at the box office related to its genre? Does the superhero genre typically perform better at the box office than other genres? 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。 film /film/ [noun] – a movie or a series of moving images shown on television or in a cinema The film about space exploration was shown in theaters worldwide. achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/ [noun] – something accomplished, especially by superior ability, special effort, or great courage Winning the competition was a major achievement for the team. broad…
Read more
Famous couple dominates Box Office
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes a movie successful at the box office? How do movie genres (e.g., superhero, romantic drama) affect a movie’s box office performance? Which genre do you think typically performs best? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another in a series without interruption The team won three consecutive games, making them the champions. globally /GLOW-buh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that affects or includes the whole world The singer’s album was popular globally, with fans from many different countries. accomplishment /uh-KOM-plish-muhnt / [noun]…
Read more
Sweden defeats Germany and Japan in dramatic table tennis semifinals
©REUTERS/Piroschka Vandewouw 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 The legendary explorer’s stories inspired generations of adventurers. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate She was known for her consistent effort in every project she undertook. streak /streek/ [noun] – a continuous period of specified success or failure The team is on a winning streak after securing their fifth consecutive victory. secure /si-KYOOR/ [verb] – to ensure or guarantee something By winning the final match, the team secured…
Read more
Sweden defeats Germany and Japan in dramatic table tennis semifinals
©REUTERS/Piroschka Vandewouw 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 ever played table tennis before? Do you follow the Olympics? 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。 prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or to make sure it does not occur. She took precautions to prevent any accidents. defeat /dih-FEET/ [noun] – the fact of losing against someone in a fight or competition, or when someone or something is made to fail The team faced a tough defeat in the final match. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the work or profession that someone does…
Read more