11-Year-Old Nigerian Boy Goes From Street Dancer to Ballet Star

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  • レッスンが開始しました。

  • Ai

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  • 11-Year-Old Nigerian Boy Goes From Street Dancer to Ballet Star

  • Words and Phrases

  • gracefully--in a smooth, relaxed, attractive way The dancers moved gracefully across the stage.

  • barefoot---not wearing any shoes or socks We walked barefoot along the beach.

  • impress---to cause someone to admire or respect you I am impressed that you can play the violin so well.

  • scholarship---an amount of money given by a school, college, university, or other organization to pay for the studies of a person with great ability but little money The company has a small number of college scholarships to offer to employees' children.

  • founder--a person who creates or establishes something that is meant to last for a long time (such as a business or school) He's the son of the company's founder.

  • discouraging--making you feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something, or less willing to do something The latest test results were very discouraging.

  • Comprehension

  • 1. How did Anthony Madu become an internet star? 2. Who offered Madu a scholarship? 3. Why does Madu keep practicing?

  • 1. How did Anthony Madu become an internet star? A. he performed at a concert B. his video was shared on social media C. his teacher started a website

  • Answer : B. his video was shared on social media Reason : (1st Paragraph) The video was shared on social media across the world, and he has become an internet star.

  • 2. Who offered Madu a scholarship? A. a Hollywood actor B. Leap of Dance Academy C. a dance school in New York

  • Answer : C. a dance school in New York Reason : (2nd Paragraph) A dance school in New York offered him a scholarship with the American Ballet Theatre.

  • 3. Why does Madu keep practicing? A. because only girls can dance ballet B. because he cannot pay for dance lessons C. because he wants to be a professional dancer

  • Answer : C. because he wants to be a professional dancer Reason : (4th Paragraph) Though this has been discouraging for Madu, he keeps practicing because he wants to be a professional dancer and help change the idea that ballet cannot thrive in places like Nigeria.

  • Though

    けれど

  • Through

    使って

  • thrive

    繁栄する

  • Discussion

  • 1. Do you think it's a good idea to post videos of talented children on social media?

  • Sample answer: Yes, I think it's a good idea to post videos of talented children on social media because videos that go viral can often lead to great opportunities. For example, a school or a business owner might see the video and offer them a scholarship or other forms of support that could help them achieve success.

    回答例：はい。才能のある子供たちの動画をソーシャルメディアに投稿することをお勧めします。バイラルになる動画は多くの場合、大きなチャンスにつながる可能性があるからです。たとえば、学校や事業主はビデオを見て、成功を収めるのに役立つ奨学金やその他の形態のサポートを提供する場合があります。

  • tombs

    墓

  • ―復習タイムの時間となりました。

  • ─レッスン終了まで残り 3 分となりました。

  • viral

    ウイルス性

  • 2. Do you think it is a good idea for children to study abroad?

  • ─レッスン終了まで残り 1 分となりました。

  • Sample answer: Yes, I think it is a good idea for children to study abroad because it could provide them with better learning opportunities. For example, schools or courses specific to their interests might not be available in their home country, but going abroad will allow them to study in their chosen field.

    回答例：はい、子供たちがより良い学習の機会を提供できるので、子供たちが留学するのは良い考えだと思います。たとえば、自分の興味に合った学校やコースは母国では利用できないかもしれませんが、海外に行くことで、選択した分野で勉強することが