Unlocking Word Meanings
Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
1. chain (n.) [cheyn] – a group of businesses (such as stores, restaurants, or hotels) that have the same name and basic appearance and sell the same products or services
Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
1. chain (n.) [cheyn] – a group of businesses (such as stores, restaurants, or hotels) that have the same name and basic appearance and sell the same products or services
Example: McDonald’s is one of the most common
fast food chains worldwide.
2. peculiar (adj.) [pi-kyool-yer] – unusual
or strange
Example: Since he got sick since last week, my
pet’s behavior has been peculiar.
3. self-consciousness (n.) [self-kon-shuhs] – embarrassment caused by the feeling that the people around you criticizes you
Example: Some employees cannot work comfortably
because of self-consciousness.
4. lyrics (n.) [lir-iks] – the words
of a song
Example: The lyrics of the song have a good and
heartfelt meaning.
5. project (v .) [pruh-jekt] – to
cause an image to be displayed on a surface (usually a screen)
Example: The graph of the sales report needs to
be projected on the screen during the meeting.
Article
Read the text below.
A nationwide karaoke chain has recently opened karaoke booths in Tokyo for those who want to sing solo.
The
idea may seem peculiar since karaoke
is meant to be enjoyed by groups of people. However, this new kind of
karaoke—known in English as 1Kara—allows the user to practice their karaoke
abilities without facing too much embarrassment and self-consciousness.
The
new karaoke rooms contain a chair, a microphone, headphones, and a small
screen where the lyrics are projected. The booths also offer free
alcoholic beverage to their customers. Each room is priced at about 600 yen
per hour from 10:00am to 6:00pm, then between 6:00pm to 6:00am, cost peaks to
around 1200 yen per hour. Special packages priced at 2,600 yen are also
available from 12:00mn to 5:00am.
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Viewpoint Discussion
Enjoy a discussion with your tutor.
Discussion A
·
What
do you think is more enjoyable, singing alone or singing with friends in
karaoke rooms? Why or why not?
·
Can
you think of other hobbies which are more enjoyable when done alone?
Discussion B
·
Why
do you think some people get embarrassed or self-conscious when in front of
other people?
·
What
are the things you do to overcome self-consciousness?
